Summer Job, Nursing Assistant/Care Assistant

Orthopedic Care Unit B, Orthopedic Clinic, Värnamo Hospital Would you like to help ensure both your own and many others' summer, be part of a well-functioning team, and develop in your professional role? Then apply for a summer job at the Orthopedic Clinic at Värnamo Hospital. Welcome to us! The Role of Nursing Assistant/Care Assistant The Orthopedic Clinic is seeking summer temporary staff for Orthopedic Care Unit B. Patients with acute orthopedic injuries and diseases requiring treatment are cared for here around the clock. As a summer employee at Care Unit B, you will work on optimization in connection with surgery. This means you are responsible for basic care before and after the procedure. You will actively work on rehabilitation together with the patient, which includes areas such as mobilization, nutrition, and preventive work to prevent pressure ulcers and care-related infections. Your work hours will be during the day, evening, and weekends. Summer jobs are limited full-time employment. We need temporary nursing assistants/care assistants during weeks 25-32. It is an advantage if you can work many – or all – of the weeks. We also appreciate if you can shadow staff during the spring. Your Future Workplace Värnamo Hospital has repeatedly been at the absolute top – and even in first place – in Dagens Medicin's ranking of Sweden's best mid-sized hospitals. The Orthopedic Clinic offers orthopedic surgical care with high patient safety and good accessibility. You can read more about working at the Orthopedic Clinic here: [Link to workplace description] Your Profile We are looking for you who are a trained nursing assistant or will become one by June 2026 at the latest. Another option is if you are studying to become a nurse or doctor. In that case, we prefer that you have completed your third semester, but individual assessment can occur earlier. To thrive with us, you need to be interested in orthopedics and enjoy working in a team. We value commitment and a positive attitude. You are attentive and accommodating in your approach. We want you to take responsibility for your tasks, communicate clearly, and be innovative and proactive. Flexibility is also important – a lot can happen during a workday, and you may need to quickly change your perspective and approach. Great importance is placed on personal suitability. Our Offer to You We offer a summer job that we are confident will develop both your competence and experience. We know that everyone has been a beginner and that it is not always easy. Therefore, we do our best to help you feel secure, motivated, and prepared for your summer job with us. Before you start working, you will receive both a region-wide introduction for all summer temporary staff and a thorough introduction at the Orthopedic Clinic tailored to your needs and experience. As an employee in Region Jönköping County, you are welcome to our wellness facilities. They are designed so that all employees can engage in wellness activities to feel good, regardless of physical level and previous training experience. This benefit also applies to you as a summer temporary staff with an employment of at least three weeks. The facilities are located in Värnamo, Jönköping, Nässjö, and Eksjö. As an employee with Region Jönköping County, you will also have access to our employment benefits. Some increase your basic security, others add a touch of gold to everyday life. Some benefits apply regardless of employment form, while others are determined by employment form, work hours, and duration. Read more about our benefits here: [Link to benefits] Questions about the Position? If you want to know more about summer jobs at the Orthopedic Clinic, please contact: • Maria Nilsson, Care Unit Manager, Orthopedic Care Unit B, 010-244 86 37 • Helena Dovier, Recruitment Specialist, Competence Supply Unit, 010-242 11 47 We welcome calls from those interested in the job, but we decline offers from those selling advertisements or recruitment services. Our Recruitment Process Since selection, interviews, and appointments occur continuously, we ask you to submit your application as soon as possible, but no later than February 28, 2026. Be sure to specify any internships and work experience in your application. It is important that you also attach your degree certificate. If you have not yet completed your studies, attach a LADOK transcript or other certificate showing completed courses. If