Healthcare and Social Services Coordinator for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Inpatient Care
Region Västerbotten works to ensure that good health and sustainable development strengthen one another. We take responsibility for equitable welfare and for ensuring that research and innovation deliver results. The Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic is a regional clinic with reception units in Umeå, Lycksele, and Skellefteå. The clinic also includes BUP inpatient care located in Umeå. Within the clinic, we work in interdisciplinary teams and our work is conducted in close collaboration with the patient's family and other support networks. We are now recruiting coordinators for our inpatient care unit in Umeå. We are driven to provide accessible, effective, and equitable care for children with moderate to severe psychiatric conditions through our specialized expertise and warm reception. Our strength lies in our cross-functional working methods and our positive approach to new ideas and service development. We also maintain close collaboration with schools, social services, and other clinics within healthcare to view the patient from a holistic perspective. Want to know more about us? Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bup_vasterbotten/ 2 position(s). JOB RESPONSIBILITIES As a coordinator with us, you contribute your knowledge and commitment to help people feel secure. In interdisciplinary teams, we plan and deliver care and treatment based on the patient's needs. We maintain close collaboration with relatives, schools, social services, and other clinics within healthcare. The work involves extensive dialogue with patients and guardians - both based on manual-based, psychoeducational materials and in everyday supportive conversations. We value collegial support and work according to RESIMA - a method for creating an environment that functions optimally and minimizes the risk of threats and violence for both patients and staff. You will be offered supervision and further training based on the service's needs. QUALIFICATIONS For this position, you need to hold a degree in social work. Previous experience as a coordinator, experience from healthcare, and licensure as a healthcare and social services coordinator are meriting. You are clear and confident in yourself, think innovatively and with solution-oriented approaches. You thrive working both independently and as part of a team. Collaboration and initiative skills, flexibility, and thoroughness are qualities we value. Your attitude contributes to a good work environment where we all work together to achieve the best care quality for our patients. You are skilled at prioritizing what is most important at any given moment and have the ability to maintain focus on the task. Does this sound interesting and does the description fit you? We welcome your application! Employment Type: Fixed-term contract. Duration: 6 months or longer, Start Date: According to agreement. Work Schedule: Daytime. Learn more about our benefits for employees on our website https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner We strive for equal gender distribution and view diversity as a strength, and therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds. In preparation for the recruitment process, we have made decisions regarding recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore strongly decline contact from media sales representatives, recruitment websites, and similar entities. If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, please contact the recruiting manager and then submit your application documents by mail.
Social Secretary at the Investigation Unit
The Investigation Unit works with preliminary assessments, investigations, and provides support and services to children, youth, and their parents in accordance with the Social Services Act and the Act on Care of Young People (LVU). The investigation unit employs approximately 60 staff members divided into three work teams. We work according to the Children's Needs in Focus (BBIC) system, which is a unified framework for child social services. Our goal is to conduct high-quality social work with the child's needs as the primary focus. The work is based on knowledge, accessibility, continuity, participation, and a holistic perspective. We actively work to create a workplace that gives all employees the right conditions to do a good job. We want all operations to have a health-promoting approach and we strive for rich work content, job satisfaction, community, and personal development for all employees. We participate in the Professional Journey, a national skills initiative for personnel in social services administration for children and youth. As a new employee, you will be gradually introduced to the unit's work tasks. You will also receive internal and external case supervision as support in your work and to develop in your professional role. We are now seeking several new colleagues. Work Tasks Your work tasks mainly consist of conducting preliminary assessments and investigations into children's need for protection and support, as well as making decisions about and following up on interventions in accordance with applicable legislation. You will have varied work with freedom within responsibility and the opportunity to influence decisions. There is a great mix of tasks where no two days are alike. Expect challenges in daily work but also stimulating, meaningful, and developmental tasks together with fantastic colleagues! Are You the One We're Looking For? You have a strong ability to act and handle situations in complex environments. The work is often unpredictable, which requires flexibility and the ability to reprioritize at short notice. In this work we often meet people in difficult life situations, which is why it is important that you as a person are secure and stable. You are also good at taking own initiatives and have the ability to work independently and make your own decisions. You want to actively participate in developing the organization and contribute to a good work environment. You are engaged in your work tasks and can view investigation work as part of a change process focused on children's needs and their right to secure living conditions. You have good collaboration skills with both the families you meet and with colleagues and cooperation partners. You can identify individuals' needs and place them in a holistic perspective. You possess administrative ability and can express yourself well in speech and writing. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability. Requirements We are looking for someone with a degree in social work and experience from work in social services or similar activities. The work tasks also require that you have a B-level driver's license. You also have good knowledge of the Swedish language, both spoken and written. Meritorious We would like to see that you have experience in qualified investigation work and authority functions in the field of children and youth. Are you interested in working at the Investigation Unit for Children and Youth? Send your application to Umeå Municipality as soon as possible. Application materials should consist of a CV, cover letter, and attached diploma. Please note that selection and interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis. As a result of the Act on Suitability Review, an extract from the police's criminal record must be presented upon employment. We look forward to receiving your application! About Umeå Municipality Umeå Municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 important employees. Our organization is divided into nine administrations and together we work to ensure that Umeå grows with care. Our values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust, and continuous improvements. Together with us, you get to work on socially important tasks where you contribute to Umeå continuing to be safe, secure, and fun. Umeå is northern Sweden's largest city with a rich offering of experiences and opportunities. We are an association and cultural city that offers a richer life outside of work as well. Here you can learn what it is like to live and reside in Umeå: Moving - Umeå Municipality We are growing and maybe we're looking for just you? Do you want more? We offer fair terms, good benefits, and excellent development opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as jobs that are important for all those who live and work here. We look forward to hearing from you.
Operations Administrator, Teg Care and Housing Facility
Teg Care and Housing Facility is beautifully situated along the Umeälven River with proximity to lovely green spaces. Teg Care and Housing Facility comprises 101 apartments distributed across 10 units. A comprehensive renovation and modernization was completed in the main building in 2013. It is a large workplace with approximately 125 employees. The facility features a café, a community hall for activities and entertainment, and a light therapy room. The community hall can be booked by residents/family members for, for example, birthday dinners or other social gatherings. Family members have the opportunity to stay overnight in a family room. Teg is a municipal care and housing facility. Teg Care and Housing Facility has a unit with a Sámi profile (unit J). The profile includes Sámi elements in both outdoor and indoor environments, including a special fireplace, Sámi art, and the celebration of Sámi holidays. Feel free to take a tour here: Tegs vård- och omsorgsboende - Umeå Kommun We are now seeking an Operations Administrator to join our team! With us, you will have the chance to work in an inspiring environment where community and quality care are in focus. We look forward to welcoming you to the team. Your responsibilities The work is broad; examples of responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Follow the operational area's current goals and procedures, with particular focus on staffing procedures Be a good representative for the organization in contact with employees, family members, residents, and partners Management of short-term absences in collaboration with the Elderly Care Recruitment Center Work in our scheduling system Multiaccess and SharePoint Provide support with technical and property-related questions and, when necessary, contact our IT support/property department Place and manage orders via the Order Marketplace and Proceedo Responsibility for practical details such as access cards, name badges, work clothes, and mail handling About you We are looking for someone with experience working with people under stressful conditions. We consider it a merit if you have administrative training and experience with administrative work, preferably in ordering and staffing. For this position, strong proficiency in Swedish is required, both spoken and written. You have the ability to prioritize and work independently. You enjoy having frequent contact with people during your workday and have a strong ability to manage multiple tasks and contact points simultaneously. Care and housing facilities, like the rest of society, are in constant change, which means that collaboration and flexibility are important to meet operational needs. We also believe you are someone who wants to grow into the role. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. Practical information We verify ID for all candidates who become relevant for interviews. You must be prepared to provide a criminal record disclosure before employment. We recommend ordering it now so you have it ready and can provide it later in the process: https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/arbete-i-hemmet-med-aldre-och-personer-med-funktionsnedsattning-e-tjanst/ Welcome with your application! About Umeå Municipality Umeå Municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 dedicated employees. Our organization is divided into nine departments, and together we work to make Umeå grow with care. Our values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust, and continuous improvement. Working with us, you will be part of socially important tasks where you contribute to making Umeå continue to be safe, secure, and enjoyable. Umeå is northern Sweden's largest city with a rich variety of experiences and opportunities. We are an association and cultural city that offers a richer life even outside of work. Here you can experience what it is like to live and work in Umeå: Flytta - Umeå kommun We are growing and therefore we are perhaps looking for just you? Do you want more? We offer fair conditions, good benefits, and excellent development opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as jobs that are important to all who live and work here. We look forward to hearing from you.
Nurse for Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation, Umeå
Region Västerbotten works to strengthen good health and sustainable development. We take responsibility for equitable welfare and ensure that research and innovation deliver results. Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation is part of NHHC. The Neuro-Head-Neck Center (NHHC) consists of approximately 650 employees and is located at Norrlands University Hospital in Umeå. The center provides care with various aspects of investigation, treatment, and rehabilitation of diseases and injuries to the nervous system, brain, ears, nose, throat, and jaw. The center is a regional clinic where highly specialized care is provided for patients from the entire northern healthcare region, and conducts research, education, and development. Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation offers both inpatient and day care, where we treat patients with spinal cord and brain injuries. Since April 2023, we have been authorized by the National Board of Health and Welfare to provide national highly specialized care for spinal cord injuries within inpatient rehabilitation. With us, you are offered developing and exciting work with close collaboration with your colleagues and other professions. All new employees receive a mentor during onboarding, and you also have access to the region's Mentorship Platform. During weekdays, we have a coordinating nurse who provides support in discharge processes and is available for guidance in daily work. We also have a care coordinator who manages daily logistics, etc. We conduct regular internal training in various areas. We are now seeking two nurses. We use activity-adapted shift scheduling, which gives you great opportunities to influence your working hours. Curious about us and what it's like to work here? Follow us on Instagram! @neurorehab_nus 2 position(s). JOB DUTIES As a nurse with us, you contribute knowledge and commitment that make people feel secure. In your role, you are responsible for care and rehabilitation of inpatients. We provide highly specialized care, which means we often receive patients at an early stage, frequently directly from intensive care with continued need for tracheostomy and respiratory support. You then follow the patient throughout the entire rehabilitation process until discharge/going home. The goal is for the patient to become as independent as possible. The work includes everything from personal care, medical management, and supporting the patient in the rehabilitation process as part of a team with other professional categories. You plan and perform medical care interventions in close collaboration with nursing assistants. As a nurse, you are an important link in a multidisciplinary team, which requires good communication and collaboration. As a newly graduated nurse, you are offered access to the region's introduction year for nurses during work hours, which provides you with conditions for professional development and reflection. For care staff working in round-the-clock operations, Region Västerbotten offers increased flexibility through various working time models. The models focus on recovery through reduced working hours and increased opportunity to influence your working hours, as well as enhanced compensation for work at inconvenient times. Supervision of students and colleagues is part of the role, as we are a university hospital with educational responsibility. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for you who are a licensed nurse. You are a dedicated and driven nurse interested in working with highly specialized care and rehabilitation. As a person, you are responsible and have the ability to work independently. Since we work closely in teams with many different professional groups, it is important that you have good collaboration skills and a good demeanor. Patients are with us for an extended period, and the way you treat patients and their families is important for their rehabilitation. If you have previous experience in neurological rehabilitation, that is advantageous but not required. Welcome to submit your application today! Employment form: Permanent employment. Duration: Permanent, start date: Start date by agreement. Read more about our benefits for those who work with us on the website https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner We strive for equal gender distribution and see diversity as a strength, and therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds. In preparation for our recruitment process, we have taken a position on recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore firmly decline contact from media sales, recruitment sites, and similar. If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, contact the recruiting manager and then submit your application documents by mail.
Negotiator, City Administration Office HR Staff
More than 13,000 employees and approximately 450 occupational roles – that's a wonderfully challenging breadth. Do you want to work on shaping stable and attractive labor law solutions in a large and complex organization? Are you also someone who builds respectful and well-functioning collaboration relationships with clear anchoring in roles and responsibilities – then this could be the right position for you! The City Administration Office's HR department is the municipality's strategic and operational function for overarching employer issues. We are responsible for ensuring that personnel policy is known and uniformly applied throughout the organization. Our department leads, coordinates, and follows up on work with competence supply, leadership development, work environment, health, labor law, and wage formation, as well as payroll and pension administration. In total, we are approximately 90 employees who together provide support to the political leadership and the municipality's departments. The work is conducted in close collaboration with operations and trade union organizations. We are now looking for two sharp negotiators for our team within negotiation and labor law! Employment Information For one of the positions, we are looking for someone with a particular interest in wage formation. Our most senior negotiator in this area has a couple of years left before it's time to pass the baton. We therefore want to ensure strong, long-term, and sustainable knowledge transfer. For the other position, which is an expansion of our team, we are looking for someone who wants to work broadly within the entire area of negotiation and labor law. Both positions are permanent, full-time employment. Our workplace is located at City Hall in Umeå. Start date by agreement. In the application form, you will have the opportunity to indicate which of the positions you are interested in. Your Tasks As a negotiator with us, you work both strategically and operatively with, among other things, developing agreement and negotiation work, driving development processes at a strategic level, and consulting colleagues on individual personnel matters. An important part of the assignment is to build and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues and trade union organizations. You contribute to a good collaboration climate and are an appreciated colleague who strengthens colleagues' competence in labor law and employer matters. The assignment includes being involved in all of the team's responsibility and focus areas. This includes, among other things: Provide qualified advice on labor law and agreement matters. Conduct interest and dispute negotiations. On behalf of the Municipal Executive Board and Personnel Committee, conduct investigations and, where applicable, assist as an adjunct expert competence in complex investigations. Contribute to the development of work methods together with the departments' HR functions. As a negotiator, an important part is to educate, develop skills, and consult colleagues, as well as work with targeted communication. A strategic assignment is to develop processes, procedures, and system support that make it easy to understand and work with our processes. As a negotiator with a focus on wage formation, in addition to the above tasks, you have a responsibility to drive, develop, and manage Umeå Municipality's wage formation and wage policy. Together with colleagues and management, you are responsible for conducting strategic analyses of the current situation and desired changes to create a factual and appropriate wage structure that supports the organization's long-term competence supply. The role involves planning and implementing activities within the wage formation area with a high degree of independence and responsibility. Important activities include leading and coordinating work on Umeå Municipality's annual salary review, job evaluation, salary mapping, and position management. Together with your closest colleagues, you are responsible for conducting analyses and forecasts and developing proposals for salary increase allowances and long-term salary initiatives. Another important part of your work is to coordinate and support wage formation work between departments to ensure a common wage policy. You will together with your closest colleagues lead and support party work within the wage formation area. About You We are looking for someone who has: Relevant higher education in HR or other education that the employer deems equivalent. Experience with trade union party work and negotiation. Experience/ability to interpret, apply, and draft collective agreements. Experience in providing qualified labor law advice and making recommendations in complex matters. Experience leading and coordinating major, organization-wide processes. Good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written. If you are applying for the wage formation role, you also have: Experience with wage formation work in a larger organization. Experience with analysis work, both internal and external data. Knowledge of job evaluation and salary mapping. Experience and are a skilled user of Excel. It is desirable for these positions if you have advanced education in labor law as well as experience from the public sector and work in a politically governed organization. As a person, you are confident and stable and work with a consultative and strategic approach based on both trust and long-term collaboration. Your attentiveness and thoroughness contribute to your ability to make well-founded decisions based on current circumstances and a holistic perspective. You are quality-conscious and take responsibility for independently driving processes. You have good pedagogical and communication skills. With commitment and integrity, you are a valued support for the organization and contribute to Umeå Municipality remaining an attractive and responsible employer. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. Selection and interviews may take place continuously during the advertisement period, so we warmly welcome your application today!
PhD Student in Mathematics with Focus on Combinatorics, Group Theory, and Geometry
The Department of Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics is announcing a fully funded PhD position in mathematics with a focus on combinatorics, group theory, and geometry. The position comprises four years of doctoral education including participation in research projects and doctoral courses. The application deadline is July 18, 2026. Project Description and Responsibilities The PhD student will conduct theoretical research at the intersection of combinatorics, group theory, and geometry. We will investigate questions about rigidity and motion in non-classical geometries using combinatorial, algebraic, and group-theoretic methods, inspired by the mathematical theory of articulated systems and constraint geometry. Possible tools include combinatorics, algebraic methods, incidence geometry, matroid theory, geometric group theory, and rigidity theory, depending on the selected PhD student's background and interests. The project's exact direction will be developed together with the selected PhD student, who will have significant freedom to influence the research within the project's overarching mathematical framework. The selected PhD student will become part of an active research environment in discrete mathematics, geometry, and group theory at Umeå University, with opportunities to interact with researchers active in combinatorics, geometry, group theory, and related areas. The project is integrated into an international network of research collaborations and offers opportunities for conference travel, research visits, and scientific exchange. Qualifications The PhD student will be admitted to doctoral studies in mathematics. Basic eligibility is held by those who have completed a degree at advanced level, fulfilled course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits (hp), of which at least 60 hp at advanced level, or in some other way within or outside the country acquired substantially equivalent knowledge. To meet the requirement for special eligibility for admission to doctoral studies in mathematics, the applicant must have at least 60 hp within the field of mathematics, of which at least 15 hp at advanced level. The requirements for prior knowledge stated above are also considered met by those who in another manner acquired substantially equivalent knowledge. Good ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, is required. Experience in combinatorics, incidence geometry, matroid theory, geometric group theory, algebraic methods, and/or rigidity theory is meriting but not required for the position. As a PhD student, you are expected to take an active role in the project and in the department's activities. You are expected to have a scientific approach and good collaboration skills while being able to work independently. You should have a strong drive to continuously develop your knowledge and to develop into an independent researcher. The evaluation of applicants is based on their qualifications and their ability to benefit from doctoral education. The evaluation of eligible applicants is based on the applicant's qualifications and prerequisites for benefiting from doctoral education. About the Position The position aims toward a doctoral degree and the PhD student's main task is to engage in their own doctoral education, which includes both active participation in research projects and doctoral courses. Teaching or other department work (up to 20%) may be included in the duties. The position is limited to four years full-time or up to five years with part-time teaching. Monthly salary according to the established salary scale for PhD positions at Umeå University. Start date September 2026 or by agreement. Application Applications are submitted via our recruitment system no later than July 18, 2026. Log in and apply using the button at the bottom of the page. The application must consist of the following documents written in English or Swedish in PDF or Word format: A personal letter with a brief description of your qualifications and research interests. Explain why you are applying for the position and describe how your qualifications and merits are relevant. Curriculum vitae. Certified copies of degrees or equivalent, including documentation of completed academic courses, grades received, and any other certificates. Thesis work and publications relevant to the position are attached if available. If you have not completed your thesis, submit a summary of at most 5 pages including figures and references. Test results from GMAT (or GRE) and TOEFL/IELTS if available. Contact information for at least two references The Department of Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics values the qualities that a balanced gender distribution brings to the department's activities. We therefore particularly welcome women and non-binary individuals as applicants for this position. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities and offer accommodations to ensure that everyone can fully participate in the recruitment process. If you need accommodations in connection with your application, for example when filling in the application form, participating in interviews, or in any other part of the recruitment process, please contact Klara Stokes ([email protected]) or the department's equality representative Lars-Daniel Öhman ([email protected]). Accommodations may include, but are not limited to: extra support when filling in the application form, technical support during interviews for applicants with hearing or visual impairments, support during interviews for neurodivergent applicants and persons with mental health issues, for example the possibility to receive certain interview questions in advance, accommodations for applicants who need an accompanying support person during interviews. According to the Higher Education Ordinance (12 Chapter, 2§), the decision on employment cannot be appealed.
Nurse at the Psychosis Clinic
Region Västerbotten works to ensure that good health and sustainable development strengthen each other. We take responsibility for equitable welfare and for research and innovation to deliver results. The Psychiatric Clinic at Norrlands University Hospital in Umeå is the largest psychiatric clinic in Northern Sweden with over 400 employees. We have three general psychiatric inpatient wards, forensic psychiatric services, and a number of specialized outpatient and treatment units. The Psychiatric Clinic is committed to equitable care for all and nursing care based on research and clinical experience. The Psychiatric Clinic has moved to a newly built facility where the care environment will be characterized by the importance of the physical environment in promoting health. The residential and work environment is supported by modern technology and research, which will be evident in the lighting and communication systems. The clinic will be climate-smart through self-sufficiency in electricity and heating, among other things. We are seeking a Nurse for the Psychosis Clinic, where the target group is patients with schizophrenia and schizophrenia-like conditions between 18 and 60 years old. The clinic is organized into multiprofessional teams that work with the patient's needs at the center. Work follows a modified Case Management model. Treatment occurs individually, in groups, and together with the patient's family. We collaborate daily with various actors such as social services, primary care, the Social Insurance Agency, and the Public Employment Service. At the clinic we work with clinic visits, home visits, and outreach activities. Our work offers varied and stimulating tasks; through our teamwork we make a difference. We have many positive and competent colleagues who together represent broad knowledge and experience. As a new employee at the clinic, you will have an introduction plan based on your needs, regardless of experience and qualifications, as well as a mentor. 2 position(s). DUTIES As a nurse with us, you contribute with knowledge and commitment that make people feel secure. Your duties as a nurse include serving as a clinic nurse at certain times, which includes telephone consultations, telephone follow-ups, and coordination. You are responsible for medication management, follow-up during pharmacological treatment, blood draws, scheduling annual check-ups, and conducting conversations based on patient needs. You assist with somatic knowledge and contribute a holistic perspective on medical, somatic, social, and psychiatric matters. Work takes place both at the clinic and in the patient's home environment through home visits together with colleagues. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for someone who is a licensed nurse and has an interest in working within psychiatry. Experience in psychiatric care, outpatient care, or other health and medical care is meritorious, but not required. You are comfortable making decisions and adapt easily to changing circumstances. The work involves many contact points, so we place great emphasis on you being skilled at communication, having good interpersonal skills, and having strong collaboration abilities. You should have basic knowledge of and experience with computer work as well as a good ability to express yourself orally and in writing in Swedish. Employment type: Permanent employment. Duration: Permanent, start date: According to agreement. Work schedule: Shift work. Read more about our benefits for employees on our website https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner We strive for an even gender distribution and see diversity as a strength and therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds. In connection with the recruitment process, we have made decisions regarding recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore firmly decline contact from media sales representatives, recruitment websites, and similar. If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, contact the recruiting manager and then submit your application documents by mail.
Registered Nurse, Abdominal and Vascular Surgery Department, Umeå
Region Västerbotten works to strengthen good health and sustainable development together. We take responsibility for equitable welfare and ensure that research and innovation deliver results. The mission of Surgical Center Umeå is to provide highly specialized and high-quality care and research for patients throughout the northern healthcare region. The clinic is divided into sections for urology, breast, endocrine, vascular, colorectal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery, conducted in both outpatient and inpatient settings. We are seeking registered nurses to join our wonderful team in the Abdominal and Vascular Surgery Department. We care for patients with upper gastrointestinal diseases, colorectal diseases, and vascular diseases. At Surgical Center Umeå, we value the stimulating and varied work, and you will become part of a cohesive team with strong camaraderie. We encourage new ideas, maintain a positive work environment, and support one another. To facilitate the work of our healthcare staff, we have supporting functions including pharmacists, receptionists, kitchen assistants, and patient-adjacent services in the departments. We place great emphasis on providing you with a good introduction and favorable conditions to thrive and develop with us. Orientation is individually tailored and lasts between 4 to 6 weeks. You have the opportunity to work according to a 3-3 schedule, which means approximately 88% working time while maintaining full-time salary. As a newly graduated nurse, you participate in the region's introduction program for nurses with regular meetings and training. We offer mentorship with trained mentors and scheduled time for reflection and training following orientation. You are warmly welcome to observe with us to gain insight into our operations, or visit our Instagram @bukochkarlkirurgenumea. 2 position(s). DUTIES As a registered nurse with us, you contribute knowledge and commitment that help people feel secure. You will work within a broad surgical field encompassing highly specialized surgery and acute care. We care for both patients undergoing planned operations and patients seeking emergency care. As a registered nurse, you have an important role in the care team where you collectively are responsible for daily patient care, nutrition, mobilization, wound care, and other tasks. You work closely with patients and your work includes identifying risks, assessing, addressing, and evaluating the patient's various care needs. You will have an important role in leading, prioritizing, and coordinating care work together with your care team. QUALIFICATIONS We are seeking a licensed registered nurse. We consider it a merit if you have experience in surgery or acute care. We are seeking someone who wants to work in an exciting and varied role in an organization undergoing development. You have a genuine interest in people and patient-focused care. We value your dedication and flexibility as a person with strong collaborative abilities. Together with your colleagues, you contribute to developing our operations and creating a pleasant work environment. Employment Type: Permanent position. Duration: Permanent, Start Date: According to agreement. Work Schedule: Shift work. Learn more about our benefits for those working with us on our website https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner We strive for equal gender representation and view diversity as a strength; we therefore welcome applicants with varied backgrounds. In preparing for the recruitment process, we have made decisions regarding recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore firmly decline contact from media sales representatives, recruitment websites, and similar entities. If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, please contact the recruiting manager and then submit your application documents by mail.
Unit Manager/Nurse, Center for Movement and Musculoskeletal Disorders, Umeå
Region Västerbotten works to ensure that good health and sustainable development reinforce each other. We take responsibility for equitable welfare and for ensuring that research and innovation deliver results. The Center for Movement and Musculoskeletal Disorders in Umeå is responsible for Orthopedics in the northern healthcare region, which encompasses the four northernmost counties. The center is divided into sections: Arthro, Factum, Trauma, and Spine, all of which conduct thousands of patient visits, treatments, and surgical procedures annually. The Center for Movement and Musculoskeletal Disorders, Umeå is a University Healthcare Unit (USVE) where research and student supervision are a natural part of daily clinical work. Within the Center for Movement and Musculoskeletal Disorders Umeå there is an outpatient clinic, inpatient ward, day surgery unit, administrative unit, and orthopedic technical center. Our care is characterized by a holistic approach where many different professional categories are engaged in the patient's care process and collaborate for the best results, with the vision of keeping Norrland on its feet and in motion. The Orthopedic inpatient ward works closely with Umeå University through our newly opened clinical education unit. Training of students and staff is close to our hearts, and through this new unit we achieve a unique blend of highly specialized care and clinical education. Welcome to an exciting, educational, and multifaceted workplace where you have the opportunity to develop and grow together with your colleagues! We offer you good onboarding and ongoing professional development through our internal training program with specialization in orthopedics. If you live in another location, we can help you find housing. We are now seeking a Nurse with the role of Unit Manager for the Orthopedic inpatient ward. 1 position(s). DUTIES As a nurse with a unit manager assignment with us, you contribute to creating security and helping colleagues feel good. On the Orthopedic inpatient ward you will have the opportunity to work across a range of orthopedic care, from patients with planned admissions to emergency care with trauma care and advanced spinal surgery. With us, the unit manager will have an important and obvious role in the unit with overall responsibility for patient flow and maintaining structure throughout the work day in close collaboration with managers and other staff. The unit manager participates in the introduction of new staff on the inpatient ward and is also available to the care team when they need task support. As a unit manager, you are an important cog in the operation and work closely with the care team, receptionist, and the ward's managers. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for you as an engaged colleague who contributes with knowledge and enthusiasm, who feels responsibility for the patient's well-being and the continued development of the operation. You are a licensed nurse with experience and an interest in orthopedics and emergency care. You can manage multiple tasks in parallel and see it as a challenge to work at a varying pace. You enjoy collaborating with people in different professional categories and actively contribute to a good work environment through your knowledge and commitment. Employment type: Permanent employment. Duration: Permanent. Working hours: Daytime. Read more about our benefits for those working with us on the website https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner We strive for gender balance and see diversity as a strength and therefore welcome applicants from different backgrounds. In preparing our recruitment work, we have made decisions regarding recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore firmly decline contact with media sales representatives, recruitment sites, and similar. If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, please contact the recruiting manager and then send in your application documents by mail. Before employment, we will request an extract from the suspicion and conviction register.
Nurse, Orthopedic Department, Movement and Musculoskeletal Centre, Umeå
Region Västerbotten works to strengthen good health and sustainable development together. We take responsibility for equitable welfare and ensure that research and innovation deliver results. The Movement and Musculoskeletal Centre in Umeå is responsible for Orthopedics in the northern healthcare region, covering the four northernmost counties. The Movement and Musculoskeletal Centre is divided into the sections Arthroplasty and Tumor, Factum, Trauma, and Spine, all performing thousands of patient visits, treatments, and surgical procedures annually. The Movement and Musculoskeletal Centre, Umeå is a University Healthcare Unit (USVE) where research and student supervision are a natural part of daily clinical work. Within the Movement and Musculoskeletal Centre Umeå, there are outpatient clinics, inpatient wards, a day surgery unit, an administrative unit, and an orthopedic technical center. Our care is characterized by a holistic approach where many different professional categories are engaged in the patient's care process and collaborate for the best results, with the vision of keeping Norrland on its feet and moving. The Orthopedic inpatient ward has close collaboration with Umeå University through our newly opened clinical education ward. We are passionate about educating students and staff, and through this new ward we achieve a unique blend of highly specialized care and clinical education. Welcome to an exciting, educational, and multifaceted workplace where you have the opportunity to develop and grow together with your colleagues! We offer you a good onboarding process and continuous professional development through our internal training program with specialization in orthopedics. You choose whether you want to work on a traditional AB schedule or on a 3:3 model. If you choose to participate in our working time model, it gives you an expanded opportunity to influence your schedule, shorter weekly working hours, and extra compensation for work at inconvenient times. If you live in another location, we offer help finding housing. We are now looking for nurses for our ward. Welcome to us! 2 position(s). JOB RESPONSIBILITIES As a nurse with us, you contribute to taking good care of others and helping people feel better. On the ward, you will have the opportunity to gain broad knowledge within orthopedics, from planned admissions to acute care with trauma care and advanced spinal surgery. With us, nurses have an important and natural role in the care team where you, as a nurse, motivate and lead other care staff. As a nurse, you work close to the patient, and your work includes identifying risks, assessing, intervening, and evaluating the patient's various care needs. We work in fast care chains where mobilization and return to previous life are sought quickly after surgery. As a nurse with us, you perform routine nursing tasks for an acute care ward such as medication handling, patient and family conversations, and planning. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for you as a committed colleague who contributes knowledge and joy, who feels responsibility for the patient's well-being and the continued development of the organization. You are a licensed nurse with an interest in orthopedics and acute care. You can handle multiple tasks in parallel and see it as a challenge to work at a varying pace. You enjoy collaborating with people in different professions and actively contribute to a good work environment through your knowledge and engagement. Employment type: Permanent position. Duration: Permanent. Working time: Shift schedule. Read more about our benefits for working with us on the website https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner We strive for an even gender distribution and see diversity as a strength and therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds. In connection with our recruitment work, we have made decisions about recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore firmly decline contact with media sales representatives, recruitment websites, and similar. If you have a protected identity and want to apply, contact the recruiting manager and then submit your application documents by mail. Before employment, we will request an extract from the suspicion and burden register.
Nursing Assistant, Infectious Diseases Clinic, Umeå
Region Västerbotten works to ensure that good health and sustainable development strengthen each other. We take responsibility for equitable welfare and ensuring that research and innovation produce results. The Infectious Diseases Clinic is a county and regional clinic with broad operations and has the status of a University Healthcare Unit. The clinic has a care ward with 19 beds and an outpatient clinic for acute and planned care. At Infectious Diseases, patients with infections throughout the body are cared for and treated or investigated for conditions such as sepsis, pneumonia, tuberculosis, and Covid-19. The Infectious Diseases Ward offers varied, exciting, and developmental work in a pleasant team environment with fluctuating pace. You will learn the latest in advanced infectious disease care and gain comprehensive nursing knowledge and experience. We work in teams across different professions, which gives us an understanding of each other's importance. We have found that this creates greater awareness and broader knowledge. We are now seeking nursing assistants for the infectious diseases ward. 4 position(s). JOB DUTIES As a nursing assistant with us, you contribute to taking good care of others and helping people feel better. No two days are alike on the ward. You work closely with patients in daily care alongside your colleagues to identify risks, assess, address, and evaluate patients' various care needs. General nursing care, specimen collection, monitoring, documentation, and certain tasks related to cleaning, kitchen, and supplies may also be part of your role. You will be offered individually adapted orientation of at least 4 weeks. To facilitate the balance between work and leisure, you have the option of participating in a working time arrangement (working time model 1) with us. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for you with accredited nursing assistant training. We would like to see experience with inpatient care. Since nursing assistant is a protected title, you need to provide a certificate from the National Board of Health and Welfare (Socialstyrelsen), or alternatively a service certificate that qualifies you under Socialstyrelsen's transitional provisions and allows you to use the title until June 30, 2033. You have the ability to prioritize, are thorough and responsible. You have teamwork skills and see the benefits of working in a team while also having the ability to work independently. You also actively contribute to a good work environment. Are you a nursing assistant interested in becoming part of this? Then you are welcome to submit your application. Recruitment will be ongoing. Type of employment: Permanent position. Duration: Permanent, start date: Start date by agreement. Working hours: Shift work. Read more about our benefits for working with us on the website https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner We strive for balanced gender distribution and view diversity as a strength, and therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds. In connection with the recruitment process, we have decided on recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore strongly decline contact from media sales representatives, recruitment websites, and similar entities. If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, please contact the recruiting manager and then submit your application documents by mail.
Psychiatric Treatment Unit Kompassen Seeks Nursing Assistant, Nurse, or Treatment Assistant
Region Västerbotten works to ensure that good health and sustainable development strengthen each other. We take responsibility for equitable welfare and for ensuring that research and innovation deliver results. The Psychiatric Clinic at Norrland University Hospital in Umeå is Northern Region's largest psychiatric clinic with just over 400 employees. We have three general psychiatric care units, forensic psychiatric services, and several specialized outpatient and treatment units. The Psychiatric Clinic works toward equitable care for all and nursing care based on research and clinical experience. The Psychiatric Clinic has moved into a newly built facility where the care environment is characterized by recognition of the importance of the environment in promoting health. The living and working environment is supported by modern technology and research, which is evident in the lighting and communication systems. The clinic is climate-smart through self-sufficiency in electricity and heat, among other things. We are seeking a nursing assistant/nurse/treatment assistant for Treatment Unit Kompassen, located on floor 2 in the psychiatric building. This unit offers patients with some form of psychotic illness group treatment in outpatient care. The aim of treatment is to raise functional levels, implement lifestyle changes, and reduce the consequences of the illness. Upon employment, there is an orientation plan based on the individual's own professional experience, with supervisors available for support in daily work. 1 position(s). WORK DUTIES Working in psychiatric outpatient care is highly varied and exciting work. The core of our operations is the encounter with the patient. As an employee with us, you contribute knowledge and commitment that make people feel secure. At Kompassen, we have different professional roles and the focus is conducting group treatment, though individual patient contacts may occur. You make assessments and provide treatment for people's mental well-being from a health and holistic perspective. The group treatments offered by Kompassen follow national guidelines for psychotic services. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for someone with approved nursing education as a nursing assistant/nurse/treatment assistant and with an interest in psychiatry. If you have further education in ESL, NEKT, and IMR or general experience within psychiatry, that is meritorious but not required. Your role involves contact with patients, so it is important that you have good interpersonal skills and language proficiency. As an employee with us, you become part of a workplace where everyone sees each other and helps one another for the patient's benefit. Employment type: Permanent position. Duration: Permanent, start date: Start date by agreement. Work schedule: Daytime. Read more about our benefits for employees on the website https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner We strive for equal gender distribution and see diversity as a strength, and therefore welcome applicants from different backgrounds. In connection with the recruitment process, we have determined our recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore strongly decline contact from media sales representatives, recruitment websites, and similar. If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, contact the recruiting manager and then submit your application documents by mail.
Vascular Surgery Specialist/Senior Physician, Surgery Center, Umeå
Region Västerbotten works to ensure that good health and sustainable development strengthen each other. We take responsibility for equitable welfare and for ensuring that research and innovation produce results. The Vascular Surgery Section is part of the university healthcare unit Surgery Center in Umeå and provides local and regional highly specialized care for Region Västerbotten and the Northern Healthcare Region. Here we work across the full spectrum of vascular surgery, with both open and endovascular surgery. We manage diseases of the aorta, extracranial and cervical vessels, visceral and peripheral vessels, and varicose veins. The section also performs access surgery for dialysis and participates in tumor and trauma surgery in close collaboration with other clinics. We have regional responsibility for several areas of highly specialized care, including complicated thoracoabdominal aortic diseases, graft infections, vertebral artery aneurysms, and carotid surgery. Within the section, research is conducted in areas such as AAA epidemiology, marker biology, and peripheral ischemia, and we welcome new colleagues who wish to contribute to developing and broadening our research profile. The vascular section is currently staffed with one visiting professor, four senior physicians, two specialist physicians, and one resident physician. We have our own on-call line 24/7 and do not participate in the general surgery on-call line. Resident physicians in general surgery serve as primary on-call coverage in our line. We are now seeking a specialist physician or senior physician in vascular surgery to join our team at Surgery Center in Umeå. The position is permanent, but if desired, a fixed-term employment can also be discussed. For those relocating to Umeå, this position offers the opportunity to work with highly specialized vascular surgery in a university environment, while the city provides proximity to culture, nature, and a daily life with short distances. If needed, we can offer assistance with temporary housing to ease your transition to us. 1 position(s). JOB RESPONSIBILITIES As a physician with us, you contribute knowledge and commitment that make people feel secure. With us, you become an important part in shaping and developing the future of healthcare by actively participating in our change and improvement initiatives. We offer a stimulating and learning environment where knowledge exchange is a natural part of everyday work, and where you have the opportunity to share your expertise and continue developing in your profession. As part of a university hospital, there are excellent opportunities to engage in research, which is a natural and integrated part of our operations. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for you as a licensed specialist physician in vascular surgery who wants to help further develop our operations, with a particular focus on endovascular vascular surgery. You have broad expertise in both open and endovascular surgery and see the possibilities in contributing to continued development and quality improvement. As a person, you are confident and engaged, with a genuine interest in collaboration and good patient care. You thrive in a dynamic environment where you handle multiple tasks in parallel, are solution-oriented, and adapt easily to changed working methods. You work methodically, make well-founded decisions, and are comfortable with independent responsibility. For this position, good knowledge of Swedish in speech and writing is required. Verification of medical license and all relevant specialist certificates via the National Board of Health and Welfare (HOSP) and the Health and Social Care Inspectorate (IVO) will be conducted when the application is received. Employment form: Permanent employment. Duration: Permanent, start date: Start date by agreement. Working hours: Shift schedule. If your qualifications have not been expertly reviewed previously, this must be done before taking office in accordance with Ordinance (1998:1518) on Eligibility for Certain Positions in Healthcare, etc. Therefore, the following documentation must be attached to your application: 1) Scientific merits (if applicable) a. Certificate of academic degree, for example Doctor of Medicine or Docent b. Complete publication list 2) Educational merits (if applicable) a. Certificate/documentation of teaching experience b. Certificate of instructor course (basic or specialist training) 3) Clinical and other merits (if applicable) a. Certificate/documentation of management positions and/or operations development Read more about our benefits for working with us at the website https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner We strive for a balanced gender distribution and see diversity as a strength, and therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds. In preparation for the recruitment process, we have made decisions about recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore firmly decline contact with media sales representatives, recruitment sites, and similar. If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, you contact the recruiting manager and then submit your application documents by mail.
Support Assistant at Kandidatvägen, Disability Care Services
Disability Care Services in Umeå Municipality aims to be a resource that, through proximity and collaboration, unlocks and strengthens people's ability to live independent lives. Regular housing is organized within Disability Care Services, which includes short-term supervision, short-term residential care, respite services, home care, and a National Upper Secondary School for children and youth. We also offer daily activities/employment, residential support, and dependency resource teams for adults over 18 years old. Kandidatvägen is a short-term residential facility under the LSS (Swedish Act Concerning Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments) located at Ålidhem, surrounded by forests, playgrounds, and a library nearby. The purpose of the service is to offer youth and young adults with physical and mental disabilities an environmental change, community, and the opportunity to develop their independence while providing relief to family members. Here you will work with individualized support where every interaction matters, and where you, together with engaged colleagues, contribute to creating a meaningful and safe everyday life for our youth. Do you want to be part of us? Your Work Tasks At Kandidatvägen, you work to strengthen the youth's ability to live as independently as possible. Your tasks vary and can include both social and physical support. You plan and implement meaningful activities and help create a safe and stimulating environment. Your duties also include assistance with personal hygiene, household tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and dishwashing, as well as daily administrative tasks and documentation. The work involves being active throughout the day, and transfers may occur. You also need to be prepared to handle situations where disruptive behavior, threats, or violence may occur. You collaborate with colleagues and maintain professional conduct toward service users, family members, and other stakeholders. Collaboration and joint planning with other support and care services take place. Work is scheduled for days, evenings, weekends, and includes on-call combinations. Who Are You? We are looking for someone who is calm, confident, and committed, with the youth at the center of focus. You have good collaboration skills and maintain professional conduct. You are stress-resilient and handle challenging situations calmly, even with disruptive behaviors. Furthermore, you are flexible and solution-focused, with the ability to adapt and create a meaningful everyday life for the youth. Since several of our youth use sign language and assistive devices in their communication, we would like you to have experience working with this. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability. Requirements Qualified nursing assistant, social worker, preschool teacher, or other education that the employer deems equivalent Experience working with people with disabilities Good knowledge of Swedish, spoken and written, to communicate with service users, family members, and colleagues, as well as to document according to the service's procedures Merits Experience with Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Sign Language as Augmentative and Alternative Communication (TAKK) Experience with Low-Arousal Behavior management (LAB) Experience working with youth/young adults with disabilities Other According to law, everyone working in activities with children and youth under 18 years of age must present a valid criminal record check from the police at the time of employment. You can order such a check digitally from the police website: https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/barn-med-funktionsnedsattning/ To ensure that individuals invited for interviews are the best matches for what we seek, we use screening questions. The screening questions are based on the requirements and merits stated for the position, and you answer them as part of your application. It is therefore important that you answer the screening questions and do not refer to your CV/cover letter. NOTE! Do you have protected personal information? Please contact Recruitment Support at 090-16 10 99 or at [email protected], and they will help you with a secure application process. We look forward to receiving your application! About Umeå Municipality Umeå Municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 valuable employees. Our organization is divided into nine departments, and together we work to ensure that Umeå grows with care. Our values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust, and continuous improvements. Working with us, you will be engaged in socially important tasks where you contribute to Umeå continuing to be safe, secure, and enjoyable. Umeå is northern Sweden's largest city with a rich range of experiences and opportunities. We are a community and cultural hub that offers a richer life even outside of work. Here you can learn what it is like to live and work in Umeå: Move - Umeå Municipality We are growing, and perhaps we are looking for just you? Do you want more? We offer favorable conditions, good benefits, and excellent development opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as jobs that are important to everyone who lives and works here. We look forward to hearing from you.
Personal Assistant for Child at Tomtebo
The Disability Care Services in Umeå Municipality aims to be a resource that, through proximity and collaboration, enables and strengthens people's ability to live an independent life. People under 65 years of age who have a disability and extensive needs for support and assistance can apply for personal assistance. A personal assistant helps someone with basic needs, such as eating, dressing, washing, and communicating. The assistance is individually tailored and should provide increased opportunities for people with disabilities to live an independent life. If you want to work with something that truly makes a difference and enjoy helping others and creating meaningful days, then this could be the right job for you! We are now recruiting several personal assistants for a user at Tomtebo. Your responsibilities The user is a small child who needs support with all care needs. Tasks include personal hygiene, dressing, transfers, tube feeding, and suctioning via tracheostomy (trach). The user requires dual assistance at all times of day and night, and night shifts are included. You will become an important part of the child's daily life and will also accompany the family on activities, such as shopping, hospital visits, and outings. The family is active and enjoys spending time in the forest and nature. Working hours are scheduled for day, evening, night, and weekend shifts. About you As a personal assistant, you need to be attentive and empathetic, with the ability to focus on the user's needs. You are solution-oriented and can take your own initiative with a positive attitude, seeing possibilities rather than obstacles. We also see that you are someone who enjoys creative activities, being outdoors, and staying active. We place great importance on personal suitability. We would appreciate if you have training as a nursing assistant and experience working in healthcare and care, tracheostomy care, and working with infants. A B-category driver's license is also desirable, but not required. What matters most to us are your personal qualities. To communicate with the user, family members, and colleagues, as well as to write and access care documentation, you must have good proficiency in Swedish, both spoken and written. We look forward to receiving your application! Other information Before a job offer, we ask you to provide a certificate from the police criminal record register. This is done as a final step in the recruitment process. About Umeå Municipality Umeå Municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 dedicated employees. Our organization is divided into nine departments, and together we work to ensure that Umeå grows with care. Our values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust, and continuous improvement. Working with us, you will contribute to socially important tasks and help Umeå remain safe, secure, and enjoyable. Umeå is Northern Sweden's largest city with a rich variety of experiences and opportunities. We are a city of associations and culture that offers a richer life outside of work as well. Here you can experience what it is like to live and work in Umeå: Move - Umeå Municipality We are growing and maybe we need you? Want more? We offer fair conditions, good benefits, and excellent opportunities for lifelong learning, plus jobs that are important for everyone who lives and works here. We look forward to hearing from you.
Coordinator with Focus on Contract Compliance
Umeå University is one of Sweden's largest institutions of higher education with over 41,500 students and approximately 4,600 employees. The university offers a wide range of high-quality education programs and conducts world-leading research within several scientific fields. It was here that the groundbreaking discovery of the gene scissors CRISPR-Cas9 was made, a discovery that was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. At Umeå University, everything is close by. Our cohesive campus makes it easy to meet, collaborate, and exchange knowledge, which fosters a dynamic and open culture. The societal transformation and major green investments we see in northern Sweden create enormous opportunities and complex challenges. For Umeå University, this means conducting research about – and in the midst of – a society in transformation. It also means delivering education for regions that need to expand rapidly and sustainably. This is simply where the future is being created. Are you interested in learning more? Read more about Umeå University as an employer. Description The Finance Unit is one of eleven units within University Administration and serves as the university's central resource for the financial administration process. The Finance Unit has 28 employees working within four operational areas: Accounting and consulting services, Accounts receivable, Systems, and Procurement and purchasing. For the Procurement and Purchasing operational area, we are now seeking an additional e-commerce coordinator with a focus on contract compliance. The operational area has nine employees with positions including procurement specialists, e-commerce coordinators (with focus on system operations), system administrators, and travel coordinators. Are you analytical, structured, and enjoy combining systems, data, and operational support? Do you want to work in a role where you truly make a difference in how purchasing and contracts function in practice? We are now seeking a coordinator who wants to be part of developing a modern, efficient, and sustainable operation in procurement and purchasing through contract compliance and adherence. Responsibilities You will have a central role in developing and coordinating our e-commerce work with a particular focus on contract compliance, adherence, operational support combined with system administration. The role involves coordinating and developing the university's e-commerce work and providing qualified support to the organization on matters related to purchasing, ordering workflows, and contracts. The work has a clear emphasis on monitoring contracts, promoting contract compliance, and ensuring adherence to agreed-upon procedures, regulations, and contracts. The assignment also includes identifying discrepancies, analyzing causes, and contributing to corrective actions in dialogue with relevant functions and suppliers. The role also involves conducting analyses of purchasing and ordering patterns, preparing documentation for monitoring and management, and contributing statistics and analysis in connection with procurement, implementation, and contract monitoring. Further, the role is responsible for system administration tasks related to the Raindance financial system and the e-procurement system, such as user management, access rights, structures, support, and training initiatives. The role entails coordinating responsibility for contract compliance and adherence, as well as close collaboration with the e-commerce coordinator. In addition, administrative support is a central and recurring part of the work tasks. Qualifications We are looking for someone with: An academic degree. Documented experience in financial administration work. Documented experience in contract management. Documented experience working with financial systems. Documented experience working with e-commerce systems. Ability to analyze and present data clearly. Very good proficiency in Swedish and English. Personal Skills Great weight will be placed on personal skills. As a person, you are structured and thorough, have strong analytical abilities, take initiative, and have a good eye for detail which you can integrate into a holistic perspective. An important part of the work involves collaboration and cooperation with other people both internally and externally, as well as building trustworthy relationships. It is therefore important that you have the ability to collaborate and communicate in a clear, pedagogical, and humble manner. We consider it a merit if you have: Knowledge and experience with the Public Procurement Act (LOU), Experience working with the Raindance financial system, Experience working with the electronic procurement support system e-Avrop, Experience working at a university or college. Terms of Employment The position is a permanent employment with a start date of October 1, 2026 or by agreement. Further information regarding the work tasks is provided by the Operations Manager for Procurement and Purchasing, Malin Nyman, 090-786 66 86. Questions regarding the recruitment process are answered by HR Specialist Tatja Anundsson, 090-786 70 30. Application Your application should be submitted through Umeå University's recruitment system Varbi and must be received by Umeå University by 2026-08-17. In this recruitment, you apply with your CV only. In the application form, you will answer questions about why you are applying for the advertised position and provide information about your competence and experience related to the position. We welcome your application! Umeå University wishes to offer an equal and inclusive environment where open dialogue between people with different backgrounds and perspectives forms the foundation for learning, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome people with different backgrounds and experiences to apply for this position. To staffing and recruitment companies and to you as a sales representative: We kindly but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies as well as sellers of additional job postings.
Nurse, Ear, Nose, and Throat Day Surgery/Care Unit, Umeå
Region Västerbotten works to strengthen good health and sustainable development together. We take responsibility for equitable welfare and ensure that research and innovation deliver results. The Ear, Nose, Throat, and Jaw Surgery Department is part of the Neuro-Head-Neck Center (NHHC). We care for patients with diseases or injuries in the ear, nose, throat, and jaw areas. Welcome to an important surgical specialty that cares for patients from both medical and surgical perspectives, offering both planned and acute care, 24/7 care. We care for patients of mixed ages from 18 years and older on our care unit, where you will encounter, among other things, severe throat infections, alternative airways, ruptured eardrums, facial fractures, and complex tumor surgery. This gives you variety in your profession. The Ear, Nose, and Throat Day Surgery Unit (DKA) is a small unit within the Ear, Nose, and Throat Department where we are open Monday-Friday for both pediatric and adult patients with 7 DKA beds. At the DKA, we receive patients from different parts of NHHC. The Ear, Nose, and Throat Department is a small, pleasant unit with high ceilings. We have five care beds and place great focus on patient self-care. We are a small, tight-knit staff group consisting of a multidisciplinary team with physicians, nurses, and nursing assistants with access to daily contact with dietitians, speech therapists, and physiotherapists. As an employee, you will receive tailored orientation so that you feel safe, secure, and competent in your work. If interested, there is great openness to personal development and improvement work for the care unit. We invite all applicants who proceed to interviews to participate in a shadowing day to gain a closer insight into our unit and work environment. You are offered a permanent employment within the region with a time-limited placement at the Ear, Nose, and Throat Day Surgery/Care Unit through August 31, 2027. 1 position(s). DUTIES As a Nurse with us, you contribute to taking good care of others and helping people feel better. You will work with people in need of advanced care and support within the field of Ear, Nose, Throat, and Jaw Surgery. You will be primarily placed on our care unit but may, if needed after orientation, also work at the DKA. As a nurse on the care unit, you participate in patient care and lead nursing work. This includes both pre- and postoperative care, management of tracheostomy tubes, alternative airways, and care following complex head and neck tumor surgery, as well as care of our acute patients. Many of our patients also have feeding tubes, central lines, and wound drains. You will also assist our physicians with various examinations. On our unit, we use NEWS2 to identify vital function failure in patients and take action accordingly. Since our patients are often ambulatory and manage their ADL independently, the work is usually not physically demanding. Your tasks at the DKA focus on pre- and postoperative care but will vary as our patients come from many different specialties within our center, including shorter surgical procedures such as tonsillectomies, hearing-improving surgeries, sinus surgery, radiological examinations, and hearing tests under sedation. Here we care for children of all ages and adult patients. QUALIFICATIONS We seek you who are a licensed nurse. On our care unit, we care for adult patients but you may encounter children as patients at the DKA. We greatly value that you see possibilities in different situations, are positive, and contribute to a good work environment. To succeed in this role, you need to be responsible and have good communication skills. We value a candidate who can collaborate effectively with different team members and professional groups. To succeed in this role, you need to be comfortable working independently. We encourage our employees to take their own initiatives and make decisions when needed. Personal suitability is of significant importance, and the knowledge required for the position is provided through internal training and learning from colleagues. To succeed in this role, you need to be able to Employment Type: Permanent employment. Duration: Permanent. Work Schedule: Shift work. Read more about our benefits for those who work with us at the website https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner We strive for equal gender distribution and see diversity as a strength, and therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds. In preparation for the recruitment process, we have taken a position on recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore firmly decline contact from media sales representatives, recruitment sites, and similar. If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, you contact the recruiting manager and then submit your application documents by mail.
Department Head, Hearing Center NHHC, Umeå
Region Västerbotten works to ensure that good health and sustainable development strengthen each other. We take responsibility for equitable welfare and for research and innovation to produce results. The Neuro-Head-Neck Center (NHHC) consists of approximately 650 employees and is located at Norrlands University Hospital in Umeå. The center provides care related to investigation, treatment, and rehabilitation of diseases and injuries of the nervous system, brain, ears, nose, throat, and jaw surgery. The center is a county clinic where highly specialized care is provided for patients from the entire northern healthcare region, and also conducts research, education, and development. The Hearing Center is part of the Neuro-Head-Neck Center in Västerbotten with facilities in Umeå, Skellefteå, and Lycksele. We are a county clinic and operate from a county perspective where combined resources are used in an optimal way for the entire county. The department has a Cochlear Implant Team, a pediatric team, and a tinnitus team. At the Hearing Center, hearing aid rehabilitation is provided for both children and adults. Furthermore, the Hearing Center provides consultation services to, among others, the Ear Clinic, which includes hearing tests, balance and vertigo investigations. The department also includes technical hearing care where we provide service for hearing aid devices. We are now looking for a department head who wants to develop and drive the Hearing Center forward together with us! As a manager in Region Västerbotten, you have an important mission for both employees and residents in the county. To strengthen you in your leadership, you are offered support and guidance in line with our evidence-based leadership philosophy. This can range from clear frameworks and smart tools to development at the group and individual levels. With good conditions for your leadership, you can motivate, develop, and create security for others. 1 position(s). JOB DUTIES As a department head with us, you see the whole picture and potential and courageously move us forward. You report directly to the Assistant Operations Manager and work in close collaboration with the Medical Director and other department heads in the management group. The Hearing Center is a county clinic with good cohesion and cooperation between different professions, including you as department head. Since we are a county clinic with employees located in different parts of the county, travel is included in the position. With us, you are offered interesting, varied, and challenging work where your main task is to plan, lead, and develop the operations. To support you in this, you have a stable work group with driven and engaged employees. There is a lot happening in the hearing care field with a high development pace. This provides good opportunities to be part of developing and influencing the work forward. As a manager in Region Västerbotten, you act as a role model, work to create shared visions and unleash agency in your department. You challenge and develop as well as encourage and highlight your employees. You take responsibility for your department based on your authority and represent the employer by leading and developing toward established goals for the Region's benefit. Leaders in Region Västerbotten receive training in economics and personnel matters and are given the opportunity for advanced leadership training as well as mentoring/coaching. The management position in Region Västerbotten is a fixed-term assignment. The assignment is combined with a permanent employment within your area of expertise. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for someone with previous experience in a management and/or leadership role. You have higher education or equivalent competence acquired through education or experience. You have good computer skills and speak Swedish well, both orally and in writing. It is advantageous if you have previous experience as an employee or manager in healthcare or care and support services. It is also advantageous to have knowledge of hearing care and the Hearing Center's operations. You are an engaged and confident leader with strong initiative. You take responsibility, drive matters forward, and see opportunities for development both in daily work and in the long term. With a clear vision for the future, you can translate ideas into concrete plans that strengthen the department. You are open and communicative, create participation through dialogue, and build trust in the organization. At the same time, you are diplomatic and express yourself in a smooth and responsive manner with a good understanding of how your leadership and communication affect others. You challenge, encourage, and create conditions for your employees to develop and thrive, but you also have the ability to make necessary prioritizations. Employment type: Permanent employment. Duration: Permanent. Work hours: Daytime. Read more about our benefits for you as an employee on the website https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner We strive for an even gender distribution and see diversity as a strength, and therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds. In preparing the recruitment process, we have taken a position on recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore strongly decline contact from media sales, recruitment websites, and similar. If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, you contact the recruiting manager and then submit your application documents by mail.
Medical Secretary, Dermatology and STD Clinic, Umeå
Region Västerbotten works to ensure that good health and sustainable development strengthen each other. We take responsibility for equitable welfare and for ensuring that research and innovation deliver results. The Dermatology and STD Clinic within Region Västerbotten is a small operation with major responsibilities. The clinic is responsible for dermatological and venereological healthcare throughout the county and also holds regional responsibility for a number of diagnostic groups. The clinic operates a general dermatology clinic as well as an STD clinic for sexually transmitted infections. Various specialty clinics including occupational and environmental dermatology, vulva clinic, genital dermatology clinic, tumor clinic, dermatological surgery, and laser clinic are also part of the operation. Telemedicine services to Lycksele and Skellefteå are included in the operation, as well as light therapy. Research and teaching are conducted at the clinic in close collaboration with Umeå University. We are now seeking a medical secretary. As an employee at the Dermatology and STD Clinic, you will work in a team consisting of various specialties, and together we create a pleasant and developmental work environment. Approximately 40 people work at the clinic in total. Working hours are daytime, Monday through Friday. We apply flexible working hours. The clinic is a certified health-promoting workplace and LGBTQ-certified. 1 position(s). JOB DUTIES The work as a Medical Secretary includes, among other things, medical record writing, referral and mail handling, registration of test results, booking/calling patients, handling of incoming documents and 1177. Administrative work and telephone service are also part of the job duties, as well as work to improve accessibility. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for someone who is trained as a medical secretary. If you are currently studying and expected to graduate soon, you are also welcome to apply. As a person, you have a positive and service-oriented approach and you enjoy providing support and administrative assistance to others. Since you will have many contact points and work closely with others, you need to be responsive and have good collaboration skills. Since we focus heavily on quality and improvement work, it is important that you see change as development and that you have an interest in everyday improvement work. You need to be able to work independently while also being good at collaborating with others. You are used to organizing and structuring your time and tasks, and you are flexible and stress-resilient. If you have good interpersonal skills, great sense of responsibility, and high service awareness, you may be the person we are looking for. Personal suitability will be given significant weight in the recruitment process. Employment form: Permanent employment. Duration: Start date: By agreement. Working hours: Daytime. Learn more about our benefits for working with us on the website https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner We strive for equal gender distribution and see diversity as a strength and therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds. In preparation for the recruitment process, we have made decisions regarding recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore firmly decline contact from media sales representatives, job sites, and similar. If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, please contact the recruiting manager and then submit your application materials by mail.
Nurse, Neurology Clinic NHHC, Umeå
Region Västerbotten works to strengthen good health and sustainable development together. We take responsibility for equitable welfare and ensure that research and innovation deliver results. At the Neuro-Head-Neck Center at Umeå University Hospital, approximately 650 people work with various aspects of investigation, treatment, and rehabilitation of diseases and injuries affecting the nervous system, brain, ears, nose, and throat. Our services support patients from northern Sweden requiring highly specialized care. Do you want to work in an exciting specialty area where diverse patient encounters, medical advancement, and teamwork are in focus? If so, you might be the nurse we're looking for at the Neurology Clinic. The Neurology Clinic is a specialist clinic in neurology and neurosurgery. We receive referred patients from physicians when specialist expertise is needed for assessment, treatment, and follow-up. Beyond general neurology and neurosurgery clinic services, we operate several diagnosis-specific teams, including neuroimmunology (MS), Parkinson's, epilepsy, ALS, NPH (normal pressure hydrocephalus), and DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation). Multiple professions work together here to provide patients with safe, high-quality care. As a nurse at the Neurology Clinic, you'll experience varied work in a multifaceted and complex environment where no two days are the same. You'll combine direct patient care with administrative tasks and have opportunities to develop expertise across the clinic's various service areas. The position includes general clinic work and work within our diagnosis-specific teams, with work on the Parkinson's team being part of your responsibilities. 1 position(s). WORK DUTIES As a nurse with us, you contribute knowledge, dedication, and professional conduct that make people feel secure. You serve as a hub for patients and the various professions on the team, including physicians, social workers, dietitians, secretaries, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists. An important part of your work involves conducting independent nursing consultations and providing support, information, and advice to patients and their families. The Neurology Clinic at Norrland University Hospital serves patients from the entire northern healthcare region. As a nurse, you play a central role in planning, implementing, and following up on patient treatments. You also serve as a knowledge resource and adviser for nursing colleagues within and outside the region. Work duties include planning clinic operations, coordinating outpatient care services, scheduling and calling patients for physician and nursing visits, providing telephone advice, and following up on treatments. You actively participate in quality and development work, collaborate with external partners, and assist in mentoring staff and students. The work involves significant independent responsibility for patient treatment and follow-up while being an important part of a multidisciplinary team where close collaboration is essential for good care outcomes. Work tasks are varied, and you have considerable flexibility in planning and structuring your workday according to the clinic's needs and mission. In collaboration with other clinics within the base unit, work at other units or with different hours may occur during vacation periods and occasional weekends. QUALIFICATIONS We're looking for you as a licensed nurse with interest in neurology and person-centered care. Experience working in outpatient care and/or knowledge of neurological conditions is advantageous. We also appreciate experience with the Cosmic medical record system. To thrive and succeed in this role, you need to appreciate a combination of independent work and close collaboration with colleagues in multiprofessional teams. You're confident in your professional role, take responsibility for your tasks, and have the ability to plan and prioritize your work in a structured manner. As a person, you're engaged, proactive, and flexible. You have professional conduct and strong ability to build trusting relationships with patients, family members, and colleagues. Personal suitability is given significant weight. Selection and interviews occur continuously during the application period, so please submit your application today. Welcome to submit your application to the Neurology Clinic at Norrland University Hospital! Employment form: Permanent position. Duration: Permanent, start date: As soon as possible by agreement. Work hours: Shift schedule. Learn more about our benefits for employees at https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner We strive for balanced gender distribution and view diversity as a strength, welcoming applicants with varied backgrounds. In preparing our recruitment process, we have determined our recruitment channels and marketing strategy. We therefore firmly decline contact from media sales representatives, job boards, and similar vendors. If you have protected identity and wish to apply, contact the recruiting manager and then submit your application materials by mail.