Höglandssjukhuset Are you a nurse curious about new challenges? Now you have the chance to work in different units and at the same time find what you are passionate about! "After a couple of years in ELSA, you feel much more confident as a nurse, you understand different operations, and you have made many great contacts at the hospital." - ELSA nurse Höglandssjukhuset Eksjö The Role of ELSA Nurse ELSA stands for Unit for Licensed Nurses in General Service. As an ELSA nurse, you are employed on a permanent basis, but you work in different departments to broaden your competence. You typically work for six or twelve months in each department before moving on. Changes in placement occur on March 1 and September 1. As an ELSA nurse, you are part of the department's regular staffing during your time there; you are not in addition to regular staff. As an ELSA nurse, the work is varied and suits you if you are curious and enjoy trying new things! The role is suitable for you as a newly graduated nurse who has not yet decided which area you want to work in, but also for you as an experienced nurse who wants to expand your competence or try something new for a period. Your Future Workplace Höglandssjukhuset is one of three hospitals in Region Jönköpings län. The catchment area has approximately 110,000 residents. Here, planned and emergency specialist care is provided around the clock, every day of the year. We see our employees' competence as a key to our success and the health of our residents. We meet patients, relatives, and each other with respect. We create conditions for experience sharing and knowledge transfer between nurses and between workplaces. In a first step, you will complete four basic placements in the following departments: • Medicine and Geriatric Clinic • Orthopedic Clinic • Psychiatric Clinic • Surgical Clinic Afterward, you will progress to more advanced assignments in the following departments: • Ambulance Service in Höglandet • Acute Care Clinic • Recovery Ward (DUVA) • Dialysis Unit • Endoscopy Unit • Women's Clinic • Health Centers Bra Liv Nurse at ELSA Unit, Region Jönköpings län (rjl.se) (https://rjl.se/jobb-och-karriar/arbetsplatser-i-region-jonkopings-lan/sjukhus-som-arbetsplats/arbetsplatser-pa-hoglandssjukhuset-eksjo/elsa/) Your Profile We are looking for you as a newly graduated, licensed nurse. You do not need to have your license to apply for the position, but you must obtain it before you start your employment with us. As a person, you understand the importance of good conduct and you take responsibility for your tasks. As an ELSA nurse, you are someone who easily adapts to changing circumstances and enjoys varied work tasks. You have good collaboration skills, are proactive, and take responsibility for both your own work tasks and the bigger picture. You are good at working independently and easily prioritize your work tasks efficiently. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. Our Offer to You As an ELSA nurse, you get the opportunity to gather experience from different departments and share good practices with new placements. You gain insight into many different operations and grow and develop in your role as a nurse. Additionally, you have the opportunity to build a valuable network across the entire hospital. The position is a permanent full-time employment. Start date is by agreement; we would like you to be able to start with us as soon as possible. As an employee with Region Jönköpings län, you have access to our employment benefits. Some of them increase your basic security, while others add a little extra to your everyday life. Benefits, Region Jönköpings län (rjl.se) (https://www.rjl.se/jobb-och-karriar/Jobba-hos-oss/Formaner/) Questions About the Position? If you want to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact Unit Manager Evelina Linnér at [email protected], 010-241 02 73. We welcome calls from those interested in the job, but we decline calls from those selling ads and recruitment services. Our Recruitment Process The application deadline is May 31, 2026. Selection and interviews may take place continuously, so please send in your application as soon as possible. To make the recruitment process go as quickly as possible, we ask you to submit a detailed application with a cover letter, CV, and preferably a certificate or license/diploma. Be sure to include any internships and work experience in your application. If you have not yet graduated, it is important to attach a LADOK transcript. Read more about Region Jönköpings län's recruitment process on our website: Our Recruitment Process, Region Jönköpings län (rjl.se) (https://rjl.se/jobb-och-karriar/Lediga-jobb/Var-rekryteringsprocess/)
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- Jönköping
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- 5. 8. 2026
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