Head of Healthcare Unit at Swedish Air Ambulance Services

Together, we are developing Sahlgrenska University Hospital for a sustainable future. We are transforming healthcare with the goal of becoming Europe's leading university hospital by 2032. Together with patients, we work for quality, accessibility, patient safety, research, education, and innovation – within an integrated healthcare system in the Västra Götaland Region. Our vision and goals are aimed at providing the highest quality care, always keeping the patient in focus. We offer healthcare locally and regionally, as well as highly specialized care to patients nationwide and internationally. Our employees are our strength, contributing to knowledge exchanges nationally and internationally. With digital tools and new working methods, we can simplify daily hospital operations and offer modern, accessible, and highly efficient care. About the Organization The Municipal Association for Swedish Air Ambulance (KSA) operates a national air ambulance service together with healthcare providers from Västerbotten Region, Uppsala Region, and Västra Götaland Region. Västra Götaland Region has, in turn, delegated the healthcare provider responsibility to Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Area 5, An/Op/ICU Östra. The purpose is to increase patient benefit and patient safety through coordination of shared air transportation resources. The service provides air ambulance services 24/7 for the entire country. The aircraft are specially adapted for airborne medical care and are stationed at Arlanda, Landvetter, and Umeå airports. The service was launched in autumn 2021, with the Landvetter airport base opening in February 2022. Your Assignment Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Area 5, An/Op/ICU Östra, is now recruiting a Nursing Unit Manager for the Landvetter airport base. You will work full-time as a Nursing Unit Manager for the flight operations. The position includes clinical participation as a flight nurse and nurse in anesthesia and/or intensive care at Sahlgrenska University Hospital. You will be responsible for approximately 15 nurses working in flight operations, including responsibility for work environment, daily staffing, scheduling, and financial follow-up. All work occurs in close daily dialogue with managers from the other two bases. The Medically Responsible Physician (MLA) is responsible for medical quality, and your ability to collaborate with the base's MLA is of utmost importance. Together with the MLA and leadership from other bases, you are expected to establish clear goals for the operation and employees, and to communicate and follow up on these goals in a structured manner. Your working hours as a Nursing Unit Manager will be during daytime. When participating in flight operations, working hours are 24/7. As a Nursing Unit Manager, you will report directly to the Area Manager for An/Op/ICU Östra and be part of the area's management team. Your Qualifications You are a licensed nurse with specialist competence in anesthesia and/or intensive care, with at least three years of professional experience in the specialty. Previous experience in air ambulance and education in flight medicine is highly meritorious. We prefer candidates with an academic background, and previous management or leadership experience is also beneficial for the position. As a manager, you should have good digital competence. In your role as a nurse, you will need to communicate with international healthcare providers and therefore must be proficient in English. We are seeking someone with a genuine interest in leading others. You want to work in close leadership and have the ability to inspire your colleagues' development. You have significant commitment and a positive human perspective, meaning you have positive expectations of your employees and environment. You act as a good role model and norm creator, with a clear and attentive communication style as a manager. As a person, you are structured, results-oriented, and have the courage to make and implement decisions even under pressure. You are innovative, flexible, and have a strong interest in organizational development. Great importance is placed on personal suitability. We Offer As a Unit Manager at Sahlgrenska University Hospital, you will have access to a comprehensive management development program and opportunities for management support and mentorship. You will also have support from staff functions and management colleagues. The position involves a time-limited five-year management appointment with a permanent employment in the base profession. Welcome to apply! (Note: The additional information about Västra Götaland Region has been omitted for brevity, but can be translated if needed.)