Assistant Unit Manager for Ambulance Services, Härnösand and Kramfors

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We are a force that connects, holds together, and develops the region. Within Region Västernorrland, we are all part of something greater. About the Operations Ambulance care has a regional mission and consists of five ambulance stations, three satellite stations operated by Region Västernorrland, and three privately operated ambulance stations. The operations employ approximately 200 staff distributed across five region-operated units, each led by a unit manager, and three contracted units. The operations are responsible for prehospital care, which includes assessment and treatment of acutely ill and injured patients of all ages and with all types of medical conditions and injuries before hospital care. Ambulance services handle approximately 36,000 assignments per year. The operations maintain important interfaces and collaborations with SOS Alarm, emergency departments, care units, primary care, psychiatric care, national and municipal emergency services, social services, municipal care and elderly care, and police. The two ambulance stations in Härnösand and Kramfors currently employ approximately 55 specialist nurses, nurses, and nursing assistants (ambulance paramedics). The stations currently operate four ambulances around the clock; for fall/spring, an expansion with one patient transport resource is planned, which together handle approximately 7,000 assignments per year. We are now expanding operations with an entirely new role as assistant unit manager, who will work together with our regular unit managers to plan, organize, and lead work at the unit. This position involves shared duties at both stations, Härnösand and Kramfors. As assistant unit manager, you report directly to the unit managers. This is a permanent position in the base profession, and the management appointment is time-limited according to the Region's leadership policy. As assistant unit manager in Region Västernorrland, you represent the employer and exercise leadership grounded in good self-awareness and characterized by honesty, openness, responsibility, and personal courage. Start date by agreement. Duties The role involves a management assignment with limited management responsibility in which you assist regular unit managers with management tasks regarding operations, finances, and personnel. As assistant unit manager, you are the substitute during regular unit managers' absence. Since this is a newly created role, the assignment will be shaped and developed over time in close collaboration with regular unit managers. Your main duties: - Prepare and lead meetings - Monitor achievement of operational goals - Participate in development matters and drive improvement initiatives - Onboard new employees - Together with the unit manager, be responsible for scheduling - Plan staffing and competency development for the unit and employees - Work in the personnel administration system Heroma - Invoice reviewer in the financial system Proceedo - Together with the unit manager and staff, shape the unit's working methods, procedures, and routines based on applicable legislation Qualifications We are looking for someone who: - Has an adequate academic degree in healthcare or other higher education that we collectively assess as equivalent, or acquired work experience that we assess as relevant for the position - Has experience working in the health and care sector - Has good knowledge of Swedish and English in speech and writing - Has a valid driver's license (category B) It is a merit if you: - Have work experience in leadership and change management To succeed in this role, we believe you have these personal qualities: - Collaboration skills - Flexibility - Holistic perspective - Loyalty Region Västernorrland With approximately 7,000 employees and over 200 professions, Region Västernorrland is responsible for several of the activities that are most important for residents' ability to participate in society. Here, your knowledge and commitment make a difference in everything from healthcare to culture, environment, and sustainability. Become part of a team where everyone is needed. Together for a growing Västernorrland. The Region has worked for many years to create conditions for healthy and well-being employees. Your wellbeing and satisfaction are important to us. One of our many benefits is that we offer 5,000 kronor per year in wellness allowance. We apply individual salary setting according to applicable collective agreements. Read more about Region Västernorrland, our benefits, and what it is like to work with us: Region Västernorrland - Working in Region Västernorrland (rvn.se). Within Region Västernorrland, a number of positions are classified for security purposes, and security vetting may therefore be conducted. We have done our best to recruit and therefore decline contact from recruitment sales representatives or other recruitment service providers. This position may require you to have valid credentials for the relevant profession. Your professional credentials will be verified against the National Board of Health and Welfare's register of licensed healthcare personnel (HOSP) before any employment offer is made. Read more here: Register of Licensed Healthcare Personnel (HOSP) - National Board of Health and Welfare. Ambulance services conduct new employee health examination including drug testing before employment decision is made. Selection and interviews are ongoing. We warmly welcome your application!We are a force that connects, holds together, and develops the region. Within Region Västernorrland, we are all part of something greater. About the Operations Ambulance care has a regional mission and consists of five ambulance stations, three satellite stations operated by Region Västernorrland, and three privately operated ambulance stations. The operations employ approximately 200 staff distributed across five region-operated units, each led by a unit manager, and three contracted units. The operations are responsible for prehospital care, which includes assessment and treatment of…

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job

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active

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City

Härnösand

Address

Storgatan 1

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62.3857804, 17.3294368copyopen in

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Published

30. 7. 2026

Edited

3. 8. 2026

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