Nursing Assistants for the Children's Cancer Center in Lund

Make a difference. Every day. Within the field of pediatric medicine, we treat children and young people up to the age of 18. At the Children's Cancer Center, we care for children with oncological and hematological diseases from all over southern Sweden. JOB DESCRIPTION We are now seeking four nursing assistants for the Children's Cancer Center in Lund. Two of the positions are permanent, and the other two are parental leave substitutes for approximately 1.5 years. As a nursing assistant, you will work in pairs with a nurse and share the responsibility for patient care, with a strong focus on teamwork. The nursing assistant's duties include various checks on the children, such as pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation, and capillary blood tests. Urine measurement and various sample collections are also included. With us, employees have the opportunity for further education, and the department also conducts internal training. We have an ethics group, supervision, and debriefing in case of any incidents. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for someone who is a trained nursing assistant and meets the National Board of Health and Welfare's requirements for a protected professional title, regardless of whether you have studied under previous or current program structures. Good language skills in Swedish, both spoken and written, are a requirement. We prefer candidates with several years of experience in the profession. Previous experience in pediatric oncology care is highly meritorious. Work experience in pediatric care, oncology, or intensive care is also considered advantageous. You want to contribute knowledge, joy, and have a passionate interest in caring for seriously ill children. You thrive in a team environment and are proactive, flexible, and meticulous. Additionally, you possess good collaboration skills and can work independently when required. Great emphasis will also be placed on personal suitability, as well as a genuine interest in pediatric care and the ability to work according to our core values. A background check will be conducted before any potential employment. In this recruitment process, we will be conducting ongoing selection. We warmly welcome your application! OTHER Please note that you need to attach certificates/transcripts (not just a diploma) from your nursing assistant training for your application to be considered complete. If you have received your certificate for a protected professional title, this should also be attached to your application. You need to present proof of a protected professional title from the National Board of Health and Welfare or a certificate indicating that you were permanently employed as of July 1, 2023. If you do not have this proof, you will be employed as a care assistant, and the employment will be temporary, pending the proof. On the National Board of Health and Welfare's website, you can read more about the protected professional title for nursing assistants and the applicable transition rules: https://legitimation.socialstyrelsen.se/skyddad-yrkestitel-for-underskoterska/ Region Skåne is responsible for health care, public transport, and sustainable development throughout Skåne. Our highest decision-making body is the regional council, which is directly elected by the residents of Skåne. Region Skåne is a values-driven organization that works with the values of welcoming, driving, caring, and respect in everything we do. Skåne University Hospital (Sus) is located in Lund and Malmö and is the country's third-largest hospital. Sus is a knowledge hub for health care at all stages of life on a regional, national, and international level. Our 12,000 employees are involved in driving development within the university hospital's three mission areas: care, research, and education. With us, you will work in a values-driven organization that develops health care together with patients and their relatives. Welcome! At https://www.skane.se/ledigajobb, you can see the status of Region Skåne's recruitment processes and how many have applied for the positions. To staffing and recruitment companies and to salespeople: We kindly but firmly request no direct contact with staffing and recruitment companies or salespeople for additional job advertisements.