Registered nurse for the ENT Department

Registered nurse for the ENT department at Linköpings University Hospital

Region Östergötland is the main health care provider in Östergötland county with approximately 13000 employees, 11600 of which in healthcare.

Three hospitals and 43 primary care centers are provided for the general population, as well as 40 public dental clinics. The University Hospital in Linköping serves the southeastern part of Sweden with 1.2 million inhabitants.

Our mission is to provide excellent care to all our inhabitants. We collaborate closely with Linköpings University, one of Swedens leading research institutes in healthcare, life science and education. Both Region Östergötland and Linköpings University are top ranking in the national level of education and as providers of health care. Our departments offer good opportunities for your professional development.

The region offers a broad range of leisure activities with a stunning countryside, rivers, lakes and the Baltic sea, as well as a rich cultural life. Here you find direct connections to the cities of Stockholm, Amsterdam and Copenhagen, and four international airports within one hour of travel.

Job description
ENT is a surgical care unit with a large flow of patients related to mainly the elective surgical activities. The department take care of patients with more urgent diagnoses. Most of the patients are self-propelled as they are rarely operated. Therefore our work mainly consists of helping patients with respiratory, swallowing and pain problems etc. Here we focus a lot on the work with enteral nutrition and tracheal care. The department is also specialize in cochlear implants and care for patients with cancer who do smaller and larger operations.

Our ENT unit offers you a varied and stimulating work. With us, you work in close collaboration with other nurses, assistant nurses, doctors and speech therapists and dietitians.

As a nurse you take responsibility for that patients receive the care they need. You get to supervise new employees and students. In your daily work you also have a lot of contact with the patient´s relatives.

To get a good start with us we organize an introduction for you to feel more confident in your new assignment.  During the introduction you will be offered to be a part of a mentorship program where you are assigned a mentor who you can turn to for advice and support in your development.

The position includes working shifts (evenings, nights and weekends). 

Requirements
Registered medical license within the EU/EEA with an interest in ENT
If applicable, specialty in ENT registered nurse
Basic computer skills in Microsoft office
English and Swedish language skills

Personal characteristics
You see yourself as a team player with a good ability to communicate. You are structured and perform your work with great responsibility. You enjoy collaborating with team members to support the development and growth of the service. You see opportunities in change and have a positive humble appearance. 

If you are also a person with thoughts and visions about how we can develop and improve care, you will fit in with us! If you choose to work with us, you will come to a fun and wonderful working group with helpful and supportive colleagues that will take good care of you.

Terms of employment
Before moving to Sweden you need to reach a certain level in the Swedish language and have your medical training recognized by the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare https://legitimation.socialstyrelsen.se/en/licence-application/.

The employment will start with a trial period, combined with further language studies. If the trial period will be proved satisfactory and you demonstrate required skills recognized by the County Council of Östergötland, it will automatically turn into a permanent employment.  

All contracts follow local and national collective agreements. Salary are set individually depending on your qualification and experience.

Support during recruitment process
You will receive continuous information and support from the International Office in Region Östergötland, regarding relocation, establishment and language education.

In this recruitment we cooperate with EURES Arbetsförmedlingen.

For more information contact internationaloffice@regionostergotland.se

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