Assistant Unit Manager for Ambulance Services, Sollefteå

REGION VÄSTERNORRLAND · plný úvazek

Storgatan 1, Härnösand, Švédsko

About the Operation Ambulance services have a regional mandate and consist of five ambulance stations, three satellite stations operated by Region Västernorrland, and three ambulance stations in private operation. The operation encompasses approximately 200 employees distributed across five region-operated units, each led by a unit manager, and three contract-operated units. The operation's responsibility includes prehospital care, which involves assessment and treatment of acutely ill and injured patients of all ages and with all types of medical conditions and injuries before hospital care. Ambulance services perform approximately 36,000 assignments per year. In its daily work, the operation maintains important interfaces and collaborations with SOS Alarm, emergency departments, care wards, primary care, psychiatric care, state and municipal rescue services, social services, municipal care and elderly services, and police. Within ambulance services in Sollefteå, approximately 40 specialist nurses, nurses, and nursing assistants (ambulance care providers) currently work. The station currently staffs three ambulances around the clock plus one patient transport resource, which together perform approximately 3,600 assignments per year. We are now expanding the operation with a completely new role as assistant unit manager, who together with our regular unit manager will plan, organize, and lead the work at the unit. As assistant unit manager, you report directly to the unit manager. The employment is a permanent position in the base profession, and the management assignment is time-limited in accordance with the Region's leadership policy. As assistant unit manager in Region Västernorrland, you represent the employer and exercise leadership grounded in good self-awareness and characterized by honesty, openness, sense of responsibility, and personal courage. Duties The role involves a management assignment with limited management responsibility where you assist the regular unit manager in management work regarding operations, finance, and personnel. As assistant unit manager, you serve as a substitute during the regular unit manager's absence. Since this is a newly established role, the assignment will be shaped and developed over time in close collaboration with the regular unit manager. Your main responsibilities: Prepare and lead meetings Monitor operational goals Participate in development matters and drive improvement work Introduce new employees Jointly with the unit manager, oversee scheduling Plan staffing and competency development for the unit and employees Work in the personnel administration system Heroma Invoice reviewer in the finance system Proceedo Together with the unit manager and employees, you will develop the unit's working methods, procedures, and routines in accordance with applicable legislation Qualifications We are seeking you if you: Have an adequate academic degree in healthcare or other higher education that we assess as equivalent, or acquired work experience that we consider relevant for the position Have experience working in the healthcare sector Have good knowledge of Swedish and English in speech and writing Have a driver's license (category B) It is meritorious if you: Have work experience in leadership and change management We believe that to succeed in this role, you have these personal qualities: Collaboration skills Flexibility Holistic perspective Loyalty 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 promoting healthy and well-being employees. Your wellbeing and satisfaction matter to us. One of our many benefits is that we offer 5,000 kronor per year in wellness allowance. We apply individual salary setting in accordance with applicable collective agreements. Read more about Region Västernorrland, our benefits, and what it is like to work with us: Region Västernorrland - Working at Region Västernorrland (rvn.se). Within Region Västernorrland, a number of positions are classified as security-sensitive, and security vetting may therefore be conducted. We have done our best to prevent recruitment sales contact and therefore decline contact from job ad salespeople or other recruitment service providers. This position may require that you hold valid credentials for the relevant profession. Your professional credentials will be verified against the National Board of Health and Welfare's registry of licensed healthcare professionals (HOSP) before any employment offer is made. Read more here: Registry of Licensed Healthcare Professionals (HOSP) - National Board of Health and Welfare. Ambulance services conduct new hire medical examinations including drug testing before an employment decision is made. Selection and interviews take place on an ongoing basis. We warmly welcome your application!