Psychiatric Nurse/Registered Nurse at SPOT, Örnsköldsvik

We are a force that binds together, holds together, and develops the region. Within Region Västernorrland, we are all part of something larger. About the Operation Would you like an engaging and exciting job? We are looking for someone who enjoys varied and developmental tasks and has a genuine interest in working with psychiatric nursing care. SPOT (Specialist Psychiatric Care Team) is a mobile, planned resource and part of psychiatry's initiative to prevent hospitalizations, reduce inpatient care times, and offer patients more participation and better outpatient care. We are 25 employees in the team staffed by nurses, doctors, a social worker, treatment assistants, and care workers with solid knowledge and experience in psychiatry. SPOT also includes our LARO program and our acute psychiatric operations. LARO is medication-assisted treatment for people with long-term and serious opioid dependence, where nurses and care workers operate. SPOT also includes adult psychiatry's acute operations where nurses, care workers, and doctors work. All acute cases received by adult psychiatry during business hours on weekdays are handled there. We can offer exciting and varied work. This is a permanent position at 100% employment with start date October 1, 2026 or by agreement. We are a good team that enjoys working together and focuses on the patient. We offer a stimulating and positive work environment. As a nurse in SPOT, you will work Monday–Friday with daytime hours on 4 of the workdays and evening hours on 1 of the workdays. This results in a weekly work time of 38.25 hours, which means you also work on public holidays that fall on a weekday. No regular weekend work is currently included. Job Responsibilities In your role as a Registered Nurse, you will meet patients who need acute and intensive psychiatric support. Patient work is carried out through home visits, telephone consultation, clinic visits, or video visits. The work tasks are varied and include: - Nursing care responsibility - Responsibility for leading and distributing work during shifts - Daily management - Supportive and motivating conversations - Assessments As a nurse, you are responsible for nursing care for a number of patients and work in close collaboration with other team members. You: - Participate in rounds and treatment conferences - Document and report - Perform follow-up work Medication management and medication administration are also included, as well as performing acute psychiatric assessments in consultation with a doctor or in collaboration with primary care on-call services. You will cooperate with care colleagues within regional operations and with external partners. Qualifications We are looking for you who: - Are a registered nurse with valid license - Have experience with psychiatric nursing care - Have good knowledge of Swedish in speech and writing - Have a B driver's license It is meritorious if you: - Have specialist education in psychiatry - Have Step 1 training - Have education in motivational interviewing - Have education in case management - Have experience with psychiatric comorbidity - Have additional language skills To succeed in the role, we believe you have these personal qualities: - Personal maturity - Flexibility - Collaboration skills - Good judgment Region Västernorrland With approximately 7,000 employees and over 200 professions, Region Västernorrland is responsible for several operations that are vital 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 supporting healthy and well employees. Your well-being and satisfaction are important to us. One of our many benefits is that we offer 5,000 kronor per year in health and wellness allowance. We apply individual salary setting according to applicable collective agreements. Learn more about Region Västernorrland, our benefits, and what it is like to work with us: Region Västernorrland - Working at Region Västernorrland (rvn.se). Within Region Västernorrland, a number of positions are placed in security classification and security vetting may therefore occur. We have made our best effort for recruitment and therefore request no contact from advertising agencies or other recruiters. This position requires that you have valid credentials for the current profession. Your professional credentials will be verified against the National Board of Health and Welfare's register of licensed healthcare personnel (HOSP) before any job offer is made. Read more here: Register of Licensed Healthcare Personnel (HOSP) - National Board of Health and Welfare (Socialstyrelsen). We conduct register checks of criminal records and drug testing before making employment decisions. Selection and interviews are ongoing. We warmly welcome your application!

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