Nurse for the Orthopedic Department - Geriatric Section

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Would you like to work in a setting where orthopedics and geriatrics meet, with the opportunity to follow patients through their entire care journey? At the Geriatric Section, we care for elderly patients who have suffered orthopedic injuries, primarily hip fractures, pelvic fractures, and other injuries requiring both orthopedic and geriatric expertise. With us, you'll experience varied work where no two days are the same. You'll meet patients with complex care needs and use both your medical expertise and nursing perspective. You'll be an important part of an engaged multidisciplinary team working together to provide patients with the best possible conditions for recovery, mobilization, and a safe return home or continued care. We work in close-knit teams around the patient, where everyone's expertise is valued and professionals support each other in daily work. We operate around the clock using a three-shift model with: Day shift Evening shift Night shift To create good balance between work and leisure, we use a wish-based scheduling system where you can influence your working hours. Weekend duty is included, and you work two out of five weekends. 4 position(s). JOB RESPONSIBILITIES As a nurse in the Geriatric Section, you have a central and coordinating role in patient care. The work is characterized by both medical assessments and advanced nursing. Your responsibilities include, among others: Care of elderly patients with orthopedic injuries and conditions. Assessment, planning, and monitoring of patient care needs. Medication management, pain management, and monitoring of treatment effects. Early identification of complications such as confusion, infections, fall risk, and malnutrition. Coordination of care measures with doctors, nursing assistants, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and municipal partners. Patient and family education prior to discharge. Documentation and work according to person-centered care. We work with a clear focus on early mobilization, rehabilitation, and strengthening the patient's ability to regain independence after injury or surgery. QUALIFICATIONS You are a licensed nurse You are responsible, flexible, and have good collaboration skills You thrive with teamwork and see the whole picture regarding patient needs You have strong communication skills and ability to build trusting relationships Experience in orthopedic care, geriatrics, or inpatient care is advantageous but not required. Employment form: Permanent employment. At Region Jämtland Härjedalen, our work is guided by our core values: we create value for those we serve, act with decisiveness, and strive to always be perceived as reliable. With us, you'll have the opportunity to work in an organization where these values characterize daily life and where your work truly makes a difference. As an employee, you'll have access to a wide range of benefits through our benefits portal. We care about your health and offer wellness allowances or wellness hours. At Östersund Hospital, you can also train for free at the gym Zefyren and participate in instructor-led sessions. Selection and hiring may occur on an ongoing basis during the advertisement period, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. We have an established process for recruitment and politely but firmly decline contact from job ad sellers or other recruitment service providers. Salary: Individual salary negotiationWould you like to work in a setting where orthopedics and geriatrics meet, with the opportunity to follow patients through their entire care journey? At the Geriatric Section, we care for elderly patients who have suffered orthopedic injuries, primarily hip fractures, pelvic fractures, and other injuries requiring both orthopedic and geriatric expertise. With us, you'll experience varied work where no two days are the same. You'll meet patients with complex care needs and use both your medical expertise and nursing perspective. You'll be an important part of an engaged multidisciplinary team…

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active

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Östersund

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Kyrkgatan 14

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63.1664724, 14.752232kopírovatotevřít v ▾

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Publikováno

15. 7. 2026

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23. 7. 2026

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