Specialist Nurse in Intensive Care for ECMO Center

Do you want to help save lives for the most critically ill patients? Here, you will have the opportunity to put all your knowledge and skills to the test. We work with life-saving treatments for patients suffering from life-threatening heart and lung failure using groundbreaking technology. Are you a driven specialist nurse passionate about working with the most critical patient cases at the highest level of care? Are you also a team player with a big heart for patients and colleagues? Then this is your chance to become part of one of the most exciting workplaces in the world! You will be offered: - A meaningful job in a dynamic team that saves lives every day - A comprehensive introduction with at least 12 weeks of training, led by our experienced and dedicated colleagues - Continuous professional development with practical training every five weeks, lectures, and international collaborations with ECMO centers in Europe - An innovative environment where we strive for constant improvement and provide you with the tools to grow in your role. Of course, you will also benefit from the general perks that Karolinska University Hospital offers. About the position As an intensive care nurse at the ECMO Center, you will be part of a close-knit and interdisciplinary team working with high-tech care for severely ill patients. We handle everything from newborns to adults, both nationally and internationally. Using a modified heart-lung machine, we oxygenate blood outside the body, giving our patients a new chance at life. The ECMO Center also includes the ITC (Intensive Care Transport Center), where we perform advanced transports of critically ill patients within Sweden and internationally. As part of the ITC, we staff: - ECMO transports – life-saving transports with the highest medical competence. - ICU transports – highly specialized transport missions. - NRP missions (Normothermic Reperfusion) – groundbreaking transport missions that challenge and develop your skills. Your main responsibilities will include: - Providing advanced intensive care and nursing at the ECMO Center - Working in an interprofessional team with a focus on collaboration and participation - Participating in the development of the ECMO Center and ensuring that the patient is always the focus. Feel free to read more about us here. Our team is characterized by open communication, collaboration, and Karolinska's core values: Responsibility, Humanity, and Holistic Perspective. We are looking for someone who: - Has a desire to develop in one of the world's most advanced healthcare fields and is primarily a team player with a strong commitment to the patient's best interests - Is confident, stable, and professionally manages relationships with self-awareness and adapts to the situation - Works well with others, communicates effectively, and has a solution-focused approach - Has the courage to act and trusts in their own professional abilities - Understands the professional aspects of the work particularly well. You continuously maintain your specialist knowledge and are a knowledge resource for others - Easily adapts to changing circumstances, can quickly change perspectives and approaches, and sees opportunities in changes. Qualifications Requirements: - Specialist nurse in intensive care - Experience working in interdisciplinary teams - Good knowledge of Swedish and English Meritorious: - At least two years of experience in intensive care or emergency services About the recruitment process Selection and interviews may occur continuously during the application period. Along with your application, you need to attach your CV. Instead of a personal letter, we ask you to answer selection questions and briefly explain why you are suitable for the role. Answering the questions is a prerequisite for your application to be considered complete. A probationary period may apply. Welcome with your application - Together we are Karolinska! Applying for a job in Region Stockholm We strive for gender equality and equity in our workplace and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and circumstances. We only accept applications via this system. Apply by clicking the "Apply" button. 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