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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.

We are now looking for both general nurses as well as specialised nurses to inpatient care at our Addiction Clinic and Psychiatric clinic at the hospital in Norrköping, Region Östergötland.



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 – Addiction Clinic

The addiction clinic is specialist for specialized addiction care. The addiction clinic is aimed at people who are addicted to alcohol, drugs or addictive drugs.

As a nurse with us, you lead and plan the nursing work around our patients. You assess, investigate and treat people who have various forms of substance abuse- or addiction. At the clinic you have a competent team of doctors, nurses, prescribers, care administrators, psychologists, psychotherapists, coordinators and counselors. Together, each of us, all equally important, contributes with our perspective and we can thus offer our patients quality care. Our common image provides a good whole for each patient. We help patients both somatically, psychiatrically and psychosocially where our treatment work is intertwined and as a nurse you are a center in the work around the patient.

As a nurse, you take responsibility for ensuring that medical prescriptions are completed and that patients receive the care they need. You supervise new employees and students and act as a supervisor on your shift. You also have a lot of contact with the patient´s relatives and other caregivers outside the hospital. The position as a nurse includes working shifts (evenings, nights and weekends).

Job description – Psychiatric Clinic

As a nurse with us, you work in teams together with pharmacists, counselors, nurses.

The nursing takes place in close collaboration with relatives, care neighbors and specialist psychiatric outpatient care. You are responsible for the daily work that includes assessments and planning of interventions with regard to the patients' psychiatric and somatic condition.

As a nurse, you take responsibility for ensuring that medical prescriptions are completed and that patients receive the care they need. You supervise new employees and students and act as a supervisor on your shift. You also have a lot of contact with the patient´s relatives and other caregivers outside the hospital. The position as a nurse includes working shifts (evenings, nights and weekends).

Requirements

Registered nurse within the EU/EEA

It´s merit if you have further education and experience in the field

Basic computer skills in Microsoft office

English and Swedish language skills

Personal characteristics

You have a positive attitude, a good cooperative ability and can handle different situations in a constructive way. You enjoy working in teams with different professions.

Terms of employment

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

Your employment will start with a clinical trial and introduction 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.

Salary

Nurses general care: From 2500 EUR.

Specialist nurse: From 2600 EUR.

Salary are set individually depending on your qualification and experience

Support during recruitment process

After completing a digital interview with a clinic you will receive continuous information and support from the International Office in Region Östergötland, regarding relocation, establishment and language education.

If you are an EU/EEA citizen you may be eligible for support from EURES/Your First Eures Job, a European Union job mobility scheme www.yourfirsteuresjob.se



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

How to apply

Send your application to ursula.thienemann@regionostergotland.se

Mark the application ”Psychiatric Clinic EU 2021” or “Addiction Clinic EU 2021”.

Your application should include personal letter, CV and a copy of your registration with the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare. We want your application by June 20, 2021.

 

Psychiatric Clinic: 

CHAT with us 6th May between 13-16, join Zoom meeting 

Länk https://regionostergotland-se.zoom.us/j/83151638421?pwd=cFlxUHFHT1NnYTR1Z1U3ZjJVOFFuUT09

Passcode 568335

Addiction Clinic

CHAT with us 6th May between 10-16 join Zoom meeting 

Länk https://regionostergotland-se.zoom.us/j/83963554333?pwd=ejk2UTZsRHZidHpRL1VBQUZQYkUwZz09

Passcode 321917

Job details
Occupation field:
Education field:
Work experience:
Work experience is required
Duration of work experience:
Between 2 and 5 years
Language skills:
  • English
  • Basic
Salary range:
Not provided
Date of expiry: