Registered Nurse / Genetic Counselor, Regional Cancer Center, Umeå

REGION VÄSTERBOTTEN · Full-time

Umeå, Sweden

Region Västerbotten works to ensure that good health and sustainable development strengthen each other. We take responsibility for equitable welfare and for research and innovation to produce results. The Northern Region's Cancer Genetics Clinic in Umeå is organizationally located under the Division for Research, Education and Innovation (FoUI) and the Regional Cancer Center North (RCC Norr). On behalf of the four Norrland regions, RCC Norr works to create equitable and patient-focused cancer care of high quality, based on the national cancer strategy. Our goals are to reduce cancer incidence and to increase survival rates – with improved quality of life. National quality registers are an important hub in the work of developing Swedish cancer care. The Cancer Genetics Clinic investigates and manages families where hereditary cancer disease is suspected or has been identified. The goal of the clinic is to offer individuals with an increased risk of tumor disease a targeted screening program and/or preventive measures. This is done to enable early detection of possible cancer in the individual or to prevent cancer development. The clinic currently employs physicians, nurses, and administrative staff. At RCC Norr you will work together with engaged colleagues from various professions with the same focus of improving cancer care. You will be part of an exciting workplace with great opportunities for professional development and learning. 2 position(s). JOB RESPONSIBILITIES As a nurse/genetic counselor with us, you will work with investigations of families where there is suspicion of or already confirmed increased risk of cancer development. The work includes referral management, verification of cancer diagnoses, compilation of family information, genetic counseling, telephone advice, preparatory work for genetic testing, and other administrative tasks. The content of the work may change over time. For those who are not trained genetic counselors, further education will be included in the position, which involves part-time studies and travel. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for you who are a registered nurse, or alternatively have another university education equivalent to 180 ECTS credits with further education in genetic counseling. We are looking for you who either have relevant specialist healthcare training in the field or experience working with cancer patients. The work requires that you are independent, communicative, and have good collaboration skills. You are also engaged and willing to take overall responsibility for both your own work and the operations as a whole together with colleagues. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. Employment type: Permanent position. Duration: Commencement: By agreement. Working hours: Daytime. Read more about our benefits for working with us on our website. https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner We strive for equal gender distribution and see diversity as a strength and therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds. In preparing our recruitment process, we have made decisions regarding recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore firmly request that you refrain from contacting us as a media sales representative, recruitment website, or similar service. If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, please contact the recruiting manager and then submit your application documents by mail.