About this role
Hematology Clinic is located in the O-house at Linköping University Hospital.
We investigate, perform advanced treatments, and care for patients aged 18 and above with deficiency and tumor diseases in the hematopoietic system such as anemias, leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. An important part of the clinic's operations is the highly specialized care regarding autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplantation. We have both planned and acute patient admissions, as well as close collaboration with our outpatient/day care unit. The ward has single rooms and isolation rooms with airlocks for transplant patients. Offering new medications, including patients in research studies, and developing outpatient care are important to us.
Our Offer
Moving Life Forward. Region Östergötland has high ambitions and a responsible mission. It's about health and care, about our region's development, and about those who live and stay here. We want to continue being at the forefront of care, research, and education. This means daring to think anew – and having the best employees. Therefore, we offer unique opportunities for further learning and invest in modern environments with effective systems and tools. Many of us meet patients and relatives, while others create the conditions for vital efforts. Fantastic people work with us towards the same goal – to make a real difference and move life forward.
Job Description
We are now seeking a nursing assistant for a parental leave position at our hematology clinic's patient ward. As a nursing assistant with us, you will work with basic and specific care for hematological diseases. This includes, among other things: managing side effects from medical treatment, problems with nutrition and fluid balance, meal and hygiene service, personal ADL and mobilization. Additionally, venipuncture, monitoring and observation of vital parameters, risk assessments, and independent documentation. You will maintain high-quality nursing care, focus on patient-centered approach, and work together in a team with other professional categories. Almost all our patients are ambulatory when they arrive, become physically and mentally affected by their treatment, and then need support and help with personal care. Many patients return for treatment, with both short and long hospital stays.
For us, it is important that the right person is in the right place. We place great emphasis on personal suitability, and references about previous work performance are an important part of the process.
Please read more about your career path as a nursing assistant here.
About You
You are a trained nursing assistant with an examination certificate, and we prefer that you have several years of work experience as a nursing assistant, with experience in inpatient care being desirable.
You have good Swedish language skills in both speaking and writing. You are computer-savvy and preferably have experience with the Cosmic journal system.
You are confident, easy to communicate with, able to create contact with colleagues, patients, and relatives, and have a service-oriented approach.
You are attentive to patients' needs and your colleagues' knowledge and experience.
You have good collaborative abilities, which is necessary for teamwork. We see it as positive that you are interested in improving and developing the clinic's care quality.
You can structure, organize, and prioritize your work and tasks.
You are attentive and flexible, which means you can reschedule your work under changing conditions and maintain focus in stressful situations.
Employment and Application
The work is 24/7, which means day, evening, night, and weekend shifts according to the schedule. There is an opportunity to make schedule requests, and our scheduling system is called Tessa. We actively work on further education and skills development in our area. Interviews will be conducted continuously during the application period.
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