Coordinator for Quality and Patient Safety, Region Västernorrland

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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 The Quality and Patient Safety operation is part of the Patient Safety, Development and Research Department in Healthcare. The operation acts as an expert and advisory function in matters related to quality and patient safety with the aim of contributing to safe care. The operation includes several different functions including a pharmaceutical unit, healthcare hygiene, chief physician and patient safety coordinator. You will primarily be part of a team consisting of patient safety coordinators, chief physician and case handlers. We work across the region, which involves travel within the region. We are now looking for a patient safety coordinator for Quality and Patient Safety! The position is a permanent employment at 50% where you work clinically for the remaining 50%. The start date is 2026-10-01. The placement location is in one of the cities Örnsköldsvik, Sundsvall or Sollefteå and will be determined in dialogue with the recruiting manager. Work tasks As a patient safety coordinator, you work with various initiatives to support the operations' quality and patient safety work, including investigations into suspected serious healthcare damage, risk analyses and nursing matters. We have a proactive direction in our work through, for example, patient safety training for operations, identifying improvement areas within patient safety in dialogue with operations, and highlighting good examples. You will receive an introduction adapted to your skills and previous experience. Skills development is ensured continuously and further studies are encouraged. You will work with, among other things: Investigation work in cases of suspected serious healthcare damage: provide methodological support to the operations' investigation work and serve as analysis leader in central investigations. Patient safety dialogues: proactive work with a review of the operation's current situation and need for support regarding patient safety culture and outcomes in, for example, quality and patient safety measures. Patient safety training for various target groups, such as managers, operations-based investigators, newly hired employees. Patient safety risk analyses: act as an expert towards the operations and document and lead the analysis in cooperation with the chief physician in overarching risk analyses. QualificationsWe are looking for you whoAre a licensed nurse Have several years of work experience in the profession Have good knowledge of Swedish and English in speech and writing Have a class B driving license It is meritorious if youHave experience in patient safety work, such as risk analyses, investigation work in cases of suspected serious healthcare damage using the incident analysis method. To succeed in the role, we believe you have these personal qualitiesPersonal maturity Self-directed Flexible Relationship-building Region Västernorrland With approximately 7,000 employees and over 200 professions, Region Västernorrland is responsible for several of the operations 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 employees. Your wellbeing and comfort is important to us. One of our many benefits is that we offer 5,000 kronor per year in health benefits. We apply individual salary setting according to applicable collective agreements. Read more about Region Västernorrland, our benefits and what it's like to work with us: Region Västernorrland - Working in Region Västernorrland (rvn.se). Within Region Västernorrland, a number of positions are placed in security classification and security vetting may therefore take place. We have done our part in recruitment and therefore ask for no contact from job advertising sales or other sales of recruitment services. This position requires that you have valid credentials for the relevant profession. Your professional license will be checked against the National Board of Health and Welfare's register of licensed healthcare professionals (HOSP) before any job offer. Read more here: Register of Licensed Healthcare Professionals (HOSP) - National Board of Health and Welfare. Selection and interviews are ongoing. You are warmly welcome to submit your application!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 The Quality and Patient Safety operation is part of the Patient Safety, Development and Research Department in Healthcare. The operation acts as an expert and advisory function in matters related to quality and patient safety with the aim of contributing to safe care. The operation includes several different functions including a pharmaceutical unit, healthcare hygiene, chief physician and patient safety coordinator. You will…

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Härnösand

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Storgatan 1

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63.290047, 18.716616copyopen in

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Published

24. 6. 2026

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28. 7. 2026

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