Nursing Assistant - Geriatric Section

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Do you want to become part of Region Jämtland Härjedalen – a region to aspire to and grow in? With us, you contribute to development and growth throughout the region and work to provide the best possible service, care, and support for everyone who lives in or visits the region. We offer a work environment characterized by collaboration, participation, and commitment, where both broad and specialized expertise are valued. Here you have the opportunity to develop in your role, whether you are new to the profession or have extensive experience. The Orthopedic Department provides specialist care for patients with orthopedic injuries and diseases. Within the department there is a geriatric section where we care for elderly patients with, for example, hip fractures and other orthopedic conditions that require a holistic perspective and close collaboration between different professions. With us, nursing assistants, nurses, physicians, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists work together to create the best conditions for patients' recovery and rehabilitation. We value a good working climate, close teamwork, and professional conduct. The position involves shift work with morning, afternoon, and night shifts as well as weekend work. Morning shift starts: 06:45–15:15 Afternoon shift starts: 13:15–21:45 Night shift starts: 21:15-07:15 We strive for sustainable scheduling that creates favorable conditions for both operations and our employees. With us you get to work in an operation where teamwork, patient focus, and development are central. 2 position(s). JOB RESPONSIBILITIES As a nursing assistant with us, you are an important part of the team around the patient. Your work tasks include: Patient care before and after orthopedic surgery. Postoperative monitoring. Mobilization and support in rehabilitation based on the patient's individual conditions. Assistance with personal hygiene, dressing and undressing, and meals. Wound dressing and wound care according to prescription. Performance of checks and measurements such as blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation, temperature, and respiratory rate (NEWS assessments). Participation in risk assessments regarding, for example, falls, pressure ulcers, nutrition, and oral health. Blood sampling. Documentation and reporting of observations and changes in the patient's health status. Support and information to patients and next of kin. Active participation in the daily improvement and quality work on the unit. And more. QUALIFICATIONS You are a trained nursing assistant. You are responsible, flexible, and have professional conduct. You enjoy working in a team and contributing to a good working environment. You have the ability to prioritize and handle varying work tasks. Experience in geriatric care, orthopedic care, or hospital work is advantageous. Employment form: Permanent employment. In Region Jämtland Härjedalen, our work is characterized by our core values: we create value for those we serve, act with initiative, and strive to always be perceived as reliable. With us you have the opportunity to work in an organization where these values characterize daily life and where your work really makes a difference. As an employee, you have access to a wide range of benefits through our benefits portal. We care about your health and offer wellness contributions or wellness hours. At Östersund Hospital, you can also train for free at the gym Zefyren and participate in instructor-led classes. Selection and placement can take place on an ongoing basis during the advertisement period, so we would like to see you submit your application as soon as possible. We have an established medieval for recruitment and therefore kindly but firmly decline contact with advertisement sellers or other sellers of recruitment services. -Individual salary settingDo you want to become part of Region Jämtland Härjedalen – a region to aspire to and grow in? With us, you contribute to development and growth throughout the region and work to provide the best possible service, care, and support for everyone who lives in or visits the region. We offer a work environment characterized by collaboration, participation, and commitment, where both broad and specialized expertise are valued. Here you have the opportunity to develop in your role, whether you are new to the profession or have extensive experience. The Orthopedic Department provides specialist…

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job

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active

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City

Östersund

Address

Kyrkgatan 14

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63.1664724, 14.752232copyopen in

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Published

8. 7. 2026

Edited

23. 7. 2026

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