Nurse at Visby Detention Facility

About the Swedish Prison and Probation Service The Swedish Prison and Probation Service is growing – we are building new facilities, renovating, and expanding, and we are now seeking additional staff members. Our most important goal is to reduce recidivism – to break the cycle of crime. When we succeed, society becomes safer and more secure for everyone. We are the authority responsible for prisons, probation services, detention facilities, and inmate transportation. Job Description The Swedish Prison and Probation Service operates certain open healthcare services, which means that all prisons and detention facilities have medical clinics where inmates can seek care. In addition to nurses, the clinics have general practitioners and psychiatrists. As a nurse, you will have your own clinic for assessing minor ailments, and you will also assess which patients should see a doctor. This means you work with both somatic and psychiatric healthcare for inmates, assist at doctor's clinics, and primarily administer medications through dose dispensing. Documentation is done in PMO patient medical records. Qualifications We are looking for someone who is confident, stable, and self-aware. You work well with other people and have well-founded and clear values. In stressful situations, you remain calm, stable, and controlled. You have great integrity and the ability to make correct assessments and prioritizations. You are quality-conscious and thorough, and have the ability to structure your own approach and drive your processes forward. To thrive and succeed in your role, it is important that you share the Swedish Prison and Probation Service's fundamental values of a humane worldview, respect for the individual, and belief in human development. You are also aware of and understand how background, culture, and group belonging affect yourself and others. Furthermore, your conduct is expected to contribute to everyone being treated equitably. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. We are looking for someone with: Registered nurse credentials Ability to express yourself well orally and in writing in Swedish Category B driver's license It is also advantageous to have: A specialization or further education relevant to the employer, such as in psychiatry, acute care, or outpatient care Work experience in the profession Relevant language skills Other Information The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has chosen to remove the personal letter and replaced it with selection questions relevant to the position. Your answers to the selection questions and your CV will form the basis for whether you are qualified to proceed in the process. To be considered for employment with the Swedish Prison and Probation Service, you must meet high standards regarding suitability, judgment, security and confidentiality awareness, and compliance with applicable laws. This means you uphold democratic values and the state values that apply to the Swedish Prison and Probation Service's operations. Certain positions are classified as security positions, and a security clearance with background check will be conducted before an employment decision is made. For certain security-classified positions, Swedish citizenship is required. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Read more about security clearance here: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/sakerhetsprovning-vid-rekrytering/ The position may involve war placement with the Swedish Prison and Probation Service. Read more about war placement here: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/krigsplacering/ Individual salary setting applies. A probationary period may be applied. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service strives for equal gender distribution and increased diversity. To submit your application, click on the application link in the job posting. Questions about how to apply and submit your CV should be directed to Varbi. Questions about specific jobs will be answered by the contact person indicated in the job posting. We kindly but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies as well as recruitment advertising vendors. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has contracted agreements.

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