About this role
Hospitals in the West is an administration within the Västra Götaland Region and consists of four hospitals – Alingsås Hospital, Angered Local Hospital, Högsbo Local Hospital, and Kungälv Hospital. Approximately 3,000 employees work with us every day to provide high-quality, safe specialist healthcare.
**Description**
In the Surgical Department and the Orthopedic Department, we work with both acute and elective care.
In the Orthopedic Department, we care for patients with conditions such as fractures, back pain, or those who have undergone amputation.
In the Surgical Department, we care for patients with conditions such as abdominal pain, malignancies, or urological issues. The Surgical Department also has five palliative care beds.
In the departments, nurses and nursing assistants work together in a wonderful and cohesive team. We also collaborate closely with other professionals and units within the hospital to create the best possible care for our patients.
As a nurse in the Surgical and Orthopedic areas, you have the opportunity to influence and make a difference for patients in your daily work.
**Qualifications**
We are looking for a licensed nurse. Experience working in a care department is an advantage. We expect you to have a good ability to plan and coordinate your work. Your working style is characterized by being proactive, independent, and flexible. Additionally, you prefer to work in a team and therefore have good collaboration skills. Personal suitability will be given great importance.
**Working Hours**
The position is full-time and covers all hours of the day during the period from June 1, 2026, to August 31, 2026.
**Benefits**
Wellness allowance.
**Contact**
Amanda Andersson, Unit Manager Surgical Department, tel. 0322-22 63 85.
Joakim Blomberg, Unit Manager Orthopedic Department, tel. 0322-22 62 14.
**Union Representatives**
Vårdförbundet Surgical Department Jennifer Klintenberg, 0322-22 63 68.
Vårdförbundet Orthopedic Department Frida Wilck, Madeleine Litborn, tel. 0322-22 63 89.
**Other**
We apply ongoing selection during the recruitment process.
Welcome with your application!
**About Västra Götaland Region**
The Västra Götaland Region exists for the people of Västra Götaland. We ensure that there is good healthcare for everyone. We work for sustainable development and growth, a good environment, improved public health, a rich cultural life, and good communication throughout Västra Götaland.
The Västra Götaland Region actively works to digitize more working methods. To be part of the digital transformation, you should possess basic skills and be able to use digital tools and services. You can search for information, communicate, interact digitally, are risk-aware, and have the motivation to participate in development to learn new things.
The Västra Götaland Region places all permanent employees in a reserve position.
If you want to know more about the Västra Götaland Region, you can visit our introduction for new employees at the link https://www.vgregion.se/introduktion. You can also read more in the presentation at https://mellanarkiv-offentlig.vgregion.se/alfresco/s/archive/stream/public/v1/source/available/sofia/rs4011-467070786-672/surrogate.
**Application**
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