Assistant Unit Manager NIMA, USÖ

REGION ÖREBRO LÄN · Full-time

Box 1613, Örebro, Sweden

We are seeking an assistant unit manager who is passionate about intermediate care and neurosurgical care and who, together with the work team and unit manager, wants to continue driving the development of intermediate care forward. The Neurosurgical Intermediate Care Unit (NIMA) has been at USÖ for ten years. We care for both neurosurgical and general intermediate care patients. Intermediate care is an elevated level of care where our primary task is to monitor and support patients with failing vital functions. We also function as a recovery unit for patients who have undergone neurosurgery. NIMA is part of Neurocentrum at USÖ, which includes two inpatient units, NIMA, outpatient clinics, day care, and administration. Within Neurocentrum, unit managers and assistant unit managers work closely and collaboratively, supporting each other in daily operations. We also have close collaboration with the Anesthesia and Intensive Care Clinic. NIMA is located at the top of the H building and has six care beds. The staff team consists of approximately 40 people, comprising nurses and nursing assistants. We actively work on development and improvement initiatives. Together, we have created a pleasant and stimulating workplace where everyone has the opportunity to develop and contribute their experience, knowledge, and ideas. Job Duties As an assistant unit manager, you work closely with the unit manager and assist in responsibility for work environment, business development, and staffing, among other areas. You have a central role in the daily management of the unit and deputize for the unit manager during their absence. The position also includes clinical work as a nurse, corresponding to approximately 25-50 percent of working time, based on operational needs. Clinical hours can be scheduled for day, evening, and night shifts with reduced weekend duty. Qualifications We are seeking a licensed nurse. You are confident in your professional role and have the ability to build trust and maintain good relationships within a work team. You work in a structured and solution-focused manner and have an interest in leadership, development, and improvement work. Advantageous qualifications include: Leadership experience Experience in intermediate or intensive care Experience in neurosurgical care Application The application should include a CV and cover letter. Certificates, grades, diplomas, etc., should be presented at a potential interview. If you are or have previously been employed by Region Örebro County, we will contact your current or former manager for internal references if you become a candidate for employment. Background checks from the Police Authority may be conducted in accordance with current legislation. As an employee of Region Örebro County, you are covered by secure collective agreements. Read more about terms and benefits. We set salaries individually and differentiated. Read more about salary and salary statistics. We assign our permanent employees and in some cases temporary employees to civil emergency preparedness positions. Read more about what this means. About the Organization The neurosurgery business area consists of NIMA with six care beds and our neurosurgeons. NIMA is an intermediate care unit that handles severely ill patients in need of continuous monitoring of vital parameters and consciousness assessments but who do not require ventilator care. We also conduct pre- and postoperative monitoring for our neurosurgical patients. The neurosurgical business area is new and neurosurgery in Örebro is constantly growing and developing. Our operations are characterized by continuous development and high competence! We work continuously to maintain a good work environment with job satisfaction, good communication, and team spirit. Universitetssjukhuset Örebro (USÖ) is one of the region's three emergency hospitals where we conduct advanced healthcare, research, and education. Both 2020 and 2019, USÖ received the prestigious award from the newspaper Dagens Medicin as Best University Hospital. USÖ won in the most demanding category of medical quality, achieved the best results in accessibility and economy, as well as in the categories of preventing pressure ulcers and overcrowding. USÖ also tops results in the areas of cardiology, kidney failure, and vascular surgery. USÖ has approximately 3,500 employees. Those of us who work here are very proud of our hospital and build our work on collaboration, development, and professionalism. Region Örebro County is one of the region's largest employers. Together with 11,000 colleagues, you can create a better life for those we exist to serve. Here you will find meaningful and socially important jobs where you can make a difference in residents' daily lives, health, and quality of life. Around the clock, year-round, we are responsible for healthcare, dental care, and regional public transportation. We also have regional development responsibility in the county and a mission to contribute to cultural life. Other Information Welcome with your application! We have done our utmost for this recruitment and therefore decline offers of advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this posting.