Nurses for the Intensive Care Unit, Västerås

REGION VÄSTMANLAND · Full-time

Västerås, Sweden

The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the hospital in Västerås is looking for you to be part of providing the best care to critically ill patients. Care is provided here around the clock, every day of the year. You will work with advanced technology and highly specialized care together with a dedicated and knowledgeable team. Job Responsibilities As a nurse in the ICU, you work closely with patients in acute need of intensive care. You are part of a multidisciplinary team consisting of nursing assistants, physicians, and physiotherapists who together plan and provide care. You will be an important part of the entire care process and have the opportunity to make a real difference in patients' lives. The unit is high-tech, and after internal training you will receive a certificate for medical equipment. We invest in continuous development and have several responsibility groups that drive improvement initiatives. Additionally, you will receive comprehensive orientation over 10 weeks, with the possibility of extension, and a mentor during your first year of work so you feel secure and develop in your role. To learn more about working in the ICU, follow the link to https://www.instagram.com/p/DFEzqILM0Vj/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== "With us you gain new knowledge even after many years in the profession. A workplace that invites curiosity and openness where we all share our knowledge. Varied work with sometimes high pace, no two days are alike. Fantastic teamwork where all work groups depend on each other and work closely together.- Marianne Intensive Care Nurse" "You get to practice your leadership and flexibility in the team and in acute situations requiring quick prioritization. You care for patients during difficult times in a high-tech environment where we do everything to help the patient regain good quality of life. Receiving a critically ill person and then seeing them recover is fantastic! I appreciate the drive that exists in the workplace, to constantly develop each other and share experiences. We also get to participate in training in areas such as ventilator care, dialysis treatment, and hemodynamic monitoring among much more. Come apply and be part of this wonderful group and pleasant workplace where you will constantly develop your knowledge and grow in your role. - Ebba Intensive Care Nurse" "I sought a position in the ICU for several reasons; for example, the medical complexity, the close collaboration between different professions, and meeting patients and relatives during their difficult time. Clear procedures, while we are always ready to step up, make every day exciting. The colleagues and thorough orientation make it feel secure to be new to ICU! - Elin Intensive Care Nurse" About the Workplace Intensive care is one of the most dynamic and educational specialties within healthcare. The Intensive Care Unit at Västmanlands Hospital Västerås focuses on general intensive care. We currently have up to 8 care beds and approximately 850 patients per year. Our goal is to eventually increase the number of care beds. Here you meet patients of all ages with different diagnoses, so the variation is as great as the expertise is high. It is exciting to be part of this advanced form of care. In the operating clinic, which the intensive care unit belongs to, we use a time-value model. It leads to better schedules with opportunities for recovery when working on rotation. The employment entails shared responsibility for staffing all days and hours. The calculations in the model are based on a full-time measure of 38.25 hours per week. For night work only, the weekly working time is 32 hours as a full-time measure. We offer you: An exciting and educational workplace with great opportunities for personal development A welcoming and supportive work environment with experienced and dedicated staff Support in your specialist education with sponsorship during your studies Opportunities for professional development More about your benefits can be found here: https://regionvastmanland.se/jobba-med-oss/dina-formaner/ Qualifications You are a licensed nurse with specialist education in intensive or anesthesia care. Experience in intensive care work is advantageous. We also welcome you if you are a basic educated nurse with at least two years of experience in acute care. For you, it is important that you have a strong interest in intensive care and a clear desire to further educate yourself as a specialist nurse in intensive care in the near future. As a person, you are confident, responsible, and dedicated. You have good judgment and the ability to make well-considered prioritizations even when the situation is complex or the pace is high. You remain calm in stressful situations and can focus on what is most important for the patient and the team. The work requires that you are clear in your communication and can convey information in a structured and reassuring way. You have an important role in directing and distributing nursing care and creating conditions for well-functioning teamwork. We value your ability to collaborate and to meet patients, relatives, and colleagues with attentiveness, respect, and empathy. You can see situations from others' perspectives while maintaining a professional approach. In our unit, the pace of work can change quickly and conditions can shift from one moment to the next. Therefore, you need to be flexible, able to adapt to the situation while maintaining structure and focus. You are curious, enjoy developing yourself, and see challenges as an opportunity to learn and grow in your professional role. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. Employment Terms Permanent employment, rotating or night shifts. Full-time. Start date by agreement. Application Welcome to submit your application by September 20, 2026! When you apply, please only attach your CV and relevant grades/certificates if available. You will also be asked to answer several questions as part of our selection process. We do not use cover letters in our recruitment process. Read more about the region's recruitment process and how to create a good CV here: https://regionvastmanland.se/jobba-med-oss/att-soka-jobb-i-region-vastmanland/ About the Region If you want to know more about what it is like to work with us, you can see more on the region's Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/regionvastmanland/