Occupational Therapist, Home Health and Care Services
We're excited that you're interested in working as an occupational therapist with us in Home Health and Care Services! Home Health and Care Services (HSIH) consists of occupational therapists, physical therapists/physiotherapists, nurses, and nursing assistants. In our great team, we have 23 occupational therapists, 14 physical therapists/physiotherapists, and 3 rehabilitation coordinators who work closely together. You'll become part of a work group with strong camaraderie and job satisfaction. We excel at motivating and supporting each other. Our target population is patients 18 years and older who need health and care services in their ordinary homes in Umeå Municipality. During fall 2026, we will strengthen HSIH by adding several occupational therapists and physical therapists. This is to enhance teamwork within HSIH and enable us to work with more preventive interventions through a rehabilitative and person-centered approach. New employees will be integrated into regular operations and will participate in developing our current methods. Your responsibilities As an occupational therapist, you'll work to create conditions that enable individuals to remain in their homes and live as independently as possible. Your work includes assessments of patients' functional abilities and living environments. Writing assessments, prescribing assistive devices, and training home care staff are common tasks. About you We're seeking a licensed occupational therapist. Previous experience in home health care, teamwork, or specialized fields such as neurology, orthopedics, or psychiatry is a merit, but we also welcome candidates with other work experience. The position requires a valid driver's license and excellent Swedish language skills, both spoken and written. You are a positive and engaged colleague who wants to help develop our services. As a person, you have strong collaboration skills and enjoy working in teams while taking responsibility for your own contributions. You believe that professional and friendly communication, perhaps with a touch of humor, is a valuable tool for building good relationships with patients and colleagues. Personal suitability will be a significant factor in our recruitment. Heavy lifting occurs regularly, and you are expected to use assistive lifting devices in your work. Since smoking and animals may be present in the workplace, you should not have allergies to these. Would you like to be part of shaping the future of rehabilitation in home environments? Would you like a job where your contribution makes a real difference for others? We warmly welcome your application! Before an employment offer, we will ask you to provide a criminal record extract and will verify your license in HOSP. This will be done as a final step in the recruitment process. About Umeå Municipality Umeå Municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 valued employees. Our organization is divided into nine departments, and together we work to ensure Umeå grows with care. Our values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust, and continuous improvement. Working with us, you'll be part of socially important assignments where you contribute to keeping Umeå safe, secure, and enjoyable. Umeå is Northern Sweden's largest city with a rich range of experiences and opportunities. We are a community and culture-focused city that offers a richer life outside of work as well. You can learn more about what it's like to live and work in Umeå here: Flytta - Umeå kommun We're growing and perhaps we need you? Want more? We offer good terms, excellent benefits, and great opportunities for lifelong learning, plus meaningful work for all those living and working here. We look forward to hearing from you.
Physical Therapist, Home Health and Medical Care
We're thrilled that you're interested in working as a physical therapist with us in Home Health and Medical Care! Home Health and Medical Care (HSIH) consists of occupational therapists, physical therapists, registered nurses, and nursing assistants. In our wonderful team, we have 23 occupational therapists, 14 physical therapists, and 3 rehabilitation coordinators who work closely together. You'll become part of a work group that has great camaraderie and job satisfaction. We're good at encouraging and supporting each other. Our target population is patients aged 18 and older who need health and medical care in their ordinary homes in Umeå municipality. During fall 2026, we will strengthen HSIH with a number of occupational therapists and physical therapists. This is to strengthen teamwork within HSIH and enable us to work with more preventive interventions through a rehabilitative and person-centered approach. The new team members will be integrated into regular operations and will participate in developing our current working methods. Your Responsibilities As a physical therapist, you'll work to create conditions for individuals to remain in their homes and live as independently as possible. Your work will include assessing patients' functional and mobility abilities and providing recommendations and instructions for transfers and exercise programs. Writing certificates, prescribing assistive devices, and training home care staff are common tasks. About You We're looking for you if you're a licensed physical therapist. If you have prior experience in home health care, teamwork, or have worked in specialist areas such as geriatrics, neurology, orthopedics, or psychiatry, that's a plus—but we also welcome you if you have other work experience. The position requires that you have a Class B driver's license and good knowledge of the Swedish language, both spoken and written. As a person, you have good collaboration skills and enjoy working in a team while taking responsibility for your own contribution. You believe that professional and friendly interactions, perhaps with a touch of humor, are valuable tools for building good relationships with patients and colleagues. You're a positive and engaged colleague who wants to help develop our operations. In our recruitment process, we'll place great emphasis on personal suitability. Heavy lifting occurs, and you're expected to use assistive transfer equipment in your work. Since smoking and animals may be present in the work environment, you shouldn't have allergies. Do you want to be part of rehabilitation in the home environment of the future? Do you want a job where your contribution is meaningful to others? Then you're the right fit for us! We warmly welcome your application! Before offering employment, we'll ask you to provide a criminal record extract and will verify your license in HOSP. 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 important 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'll be part of societally important assignments where you contribute to Umeå remaining safe, secure, and enjoyable. Umeå is Northern Sweden's largest city with a rich array of experiences and opportunities. We're a community and cultural city that offers a richer life outside of work as well. Here you can experience what it's like to live and work in Umeå: Move - Umeå Municipality We're growing, and that's why we might be looking for just you! Want more? We offer decent conditions, great benefits, and excellent development opportunities for lifelong learning, plus work that's important for all who live and work here. We look forward to hearing from you.
Communications Officer
About the PositionThe Unit for Demography and Aging Research - CEDAR, together with Várdduo - Center for Sámi Research, is recruiting a Communications Officer. The position is organizationally placed at CEDAR, with work tasks divided equally (50 percent each) between CEDAR and Várdduo. Physical presence at both units is required. The position is full-time and permanent. A six-month probationary period may be applied. Start date is 2026-10-01 or by agreement. Work location is Umeå. About the UnitsThe Unit for Demography and Aging Research - CEDAR at the Faculty of Social Sciences has the mission to build, manage, and make accessible demographic and historical databases, conduct research on demography and aging, and strengthen the connections between education, research, and infrastructure at the university. The unit has three sections: one working with infrastructure and databases, one focused on research, and one support section assisting the other two. CEDAR also hosts two of the Swedish Research Council's national research infrastructures, CORS and SwedPop. Approximately 46 staff members and 30 researchers work at CEDAR across locations in Haparanda, Jörn, and Umeå. For more information, visit: https://www.umu.se/enheten-for-demografi-och-aldrandeforskning/ Várdduo – Center for Sámi Research is a unit at the Faculty of Humanities that coordinates and initiates interdisciplinary indigenous research in Sápmi and internationally. Várdduo serves as a meeting place for researchers and doctoral students from various disciplines whose research has Sámi or indigenous-related connections. The unit provides an inspiring research environment and serves as a valuable platform for creative intellectual exchange that enriches research in various ways. As a unique competence center for Sámi research in Sweden, research communication and collaboration are central to the unit's activities. For more information, visit: https://www.umu.se/vardduo-centrum-for-samisk-forskning/. Staff members at the unit include teachers/researchers and administrative personnel, so you will work closely with all employees. About YouWe are looking for an experienced communications professional with excellent ability to work with research communication in collaboration with researchers, society, and other relevant stakeholders. You are confident in your professional role and capable of independently planning, implementing, and developing communication work in research-oriented environments. You have a good understanding of how academic research is conducted and organized, and the ability to quickly grasp scientific texts, research results, and complex research projects. You can translate research into clear, relevant, and audience-adapted communication for both academic and broader audiences in a pedagogical and engaging manner. As a person, you are initiative-taking, organized, and relationship-building. You easily establish trusting collaborations with researchers and colleagues and thrive in an academic environment. ResponsibilitiesAs Communications Officer at CEDAR and Várdduo, you will be responsible for coordinating internal and external communications, with a focus on research and scientific communication in national and international contexts. You will develop and implement communication initiatives that make research visible, accessible, and relevant to various audiences, such as decision-makers, the research community, and civil society. Your work includes producing editorial content, such as popular science articles, research news, and researcher profiles, as well as developing and publishing content on web platforms, social media, and newsletters. You are also responsible for updating and maintaining the units' internal and external websites, supporting researchers in communication and media contacts, and working on communication related to conferences and other events. The role also involves close collaboration with other communicators at Umeå University and ongoing work with environmental monitoring and development of communication approaches. Work tasks may change over time as new tools, channels, and working methods develop and based on the units' needs. Required Qualifications: - Academic degree in media and communication science, plus current and several years of relevant (hands-on) communication experience - Experience with research or scientific communication, particularly summarizing research for the general public, authorities, and researchers in other fields - Strong ability to work in environments with multiple parallel assignments and target audiences - Ability to conduct environmental monitoring within research and society - Basic knowledge of legislation and guidelines relating to web and communication activities - Experience working with Office365 and relevant communication tools - Excellent ability to express yourself in speech and writing in Swedish and English Other Desirable Qualifications: - Experience with communication work at a university or higher education institution - Experience with communication or profiling work within research activities, particularly research centers and research infrastructure - Knowledge of or experience working with indigenous issues and/or knowledge of Sámi perspectives - Interest in and experience with environmental monitoring within research and societal issues - Experience working to highlight research and its societal importance Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability. ApplicationThe application must be received no later than 2026-08-12 and submitted via the e-recruitment system Varbi. Your application should include: - A cover letter explaining why you are applying for the position - CV/list of qualifications - Documentation of formal qualifications (grades, diplomas, course certificates, etc.) Additional InformationFor information about the position, contact: - Director Lena Karlsson, CEDAR, [email protected] - Administrative Manager Bo Persson, CEDAR, [email protected] - Director Christina Storm Mienna, Várdduo, [email protected] We welcome your application!
Registered Nurse, General Geriatrics, Geriatric 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 deliver results. The Geriatric Center is a specialist clinic for patients requiring both acute and planned geriatric care and rehabilitation. A comprehensive assessment of elderly patients' medical, physical, psychological, and social functional capacity during illness is performed by interprofessional teams. Diagnostics, treatment, and rehabilitation are conducted in both inpatient and outpatient settings with focus on the patient's individual needs. General Geriatrics, Unit 1, has 20 care beds with a focus on subacute general geriatric care and rehabilitation, as well as a fast track program with patient transfers from MAVA and the Infectious Disease Clinic. We are very proud to operate a student teaching unit (SUA) where nursing and nursing assistant students independently care for patients under supervision. We are now seeking a new colleague for a permanent position with Region Västerbotten - Could that be you? You will work according to a 3-3 shift model with schedules covering day, evening, and weekend shifts. Start date by agreement. Selection and interviews are ongoing, so welcome to submit your application as soon as you can! 1 position(s). JOB DUTIES As a registered nurse with us, you contribute knowledge and dedication that help people feel secure. The registered nurse role includes nursing care responsibility and nursing work together with nursing assistants, medical interventions based on the patient's condition and medical orders, and coordination with other professionals in the care team, other care providers, and the patient's family members. QUALIFICATIONS You are a licensed registered nurse, preferably with specialist training in geriatric nursing. To be the candidate we are seeking, we value strong collaboration skills where you listen and communicate effectively with both patients and colleagues. It is important that you are comfortable handling administrative tasks. Experience with teamwork and geriatric nursing is a merit. Employment type: Permanent position. Duration: Permanent, start date: by agreement. Work hours: Shift work. Read more about our benefits for working with us on our website https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner We strive for equal gender distribution and see diversity as a strength. We therefore welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Regarding our recruitment process, we have made specific decisions about 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, please contact the recruiting manager and then submit your application documents by mail.
Medical Secretary, Neuropsychiatric 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 Psychiatric Clinic at Norrland University Hospital in Umeå is Northern Sweden's largest psychiatric clinic with over 400 employees. We have three general psychiatric inpatient units, forensic psychiatric services, and several specialized outpatient and treatment units. We are seeking a medical secretary. At the Neuropsychiatric Clinic, we serve patients between 18 and 60 years of age who are assessed as needing psychiatric specialist care. The clinic is a psychiatric outpatient facility that provides diagnosis and treatment for patients whose primary issues involve neuropsychiatric functional impairment, NPF, primarily ADHD and autism. Our team consists of nurses, social workers, healthcare assistants, psychologists, physicians, and medical secretaries, and when needed, occupational and physical therapists are also part of the teams. We use an interprofessional approach where we jointly coordinate and plan interventions based on the patient's needs. 1 position(s). DUTIES As a medical secretary with us, you provide important service and enable interventions that impact many people. The clinic works with the patient in focus, and the medical secretaries work closely with other professional groups. You will be part of a team consisting of three medical secretaries, two of whom work full-time and one works 50%. The administrative tasks included in the position include dictation transcription, management of referrals and waiting lists, patient administration such as calling patients, scheduling and rescheduling patient visits, coding, 1177.se, mail handling, scheduling, filing, inventory ordering, and providing service to neighboring care units. We work in the Cosmic medical records system and several other IT systems. If you are also creative, enjoy thinking outside the box, learning new things, and developing your administrative role, then you are the person we are looking for. We are currently working on a change initiative where we want our medical secretaries to be an integral part of our interprofessional approach. Therefore, we need a person who enjoys seeing the work from different perspectives, understanding how others think, and is good at solving problems. You also need to have an interest in working with and for people. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for you—someone with a warm and generous personality who takes responsibility and enjoys working both independently and as part of a team. The person we seek must be trained as a medical secretary and enjoy working in an environment with varied tasks. We would appreciate it if you have experience with Cosmic. You need to master the Swedish language in speech and writing. We therefore ask that you submit your application in Swedish. We warmly welcome your application! Employment Type: Permanent position. Duration, start date: By agreement. Working Hours: Daytime. Learn more about our benefits for those who work with us on our website https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner We strive for gender balance and view diversity as a strength, and therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds. In preparing for the recruitment process, we have determined our recruitment channels and marketing approach. We therefore firmly decline contact from media salespeople, recruitment sites, and similar vendors. If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, please contact the recruiting manager and then submit your application documents by mail.
Communications Officer at International Office
Umeå University is one of Sweden's largest higher education institutions with over 41,500 students and approximately 4,600 employees. The university offers a diverse range of high-quality education programs and world-leading research across several scientific fields. It was here that the groundbreaking discovery of the gene-editing tool CRISPR-Cas9 was made, which 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 within – a society undergoing transformation. It also means delivering education for regions that need to expand rapidly and sustainably. Simply put, this is where the future is being created. Interested in learning more? Read more about Umeå University as a workplace. Description Internationalization at Umeå University is conducted at many different levels and encompasses both employees and students. The International Office works on university-wide internationalization matters. Our mandate includes responsibility for the university's participation in multiple exchange programs, networks, and other collaborations, supporting mobility for students and employees, tuition administration, international student recruitment, and international alumni activities. We work in close collaboration with departments, faculties, and other units. We are responsible for university-wide exchange agreements and coordinate the university's participation in several exchange programs and networks. The International Office is an independent unit within the university's administration with 20 employees. We can offer a dynamic workplace with exciting interactions with students, faculty, and collaboration partners from around the world. We are now seeking a communications officer for a six-month fixed-term position at 100% capacity. Start date September 1, 2026, or by agreement. Duties As a communications officer, you will be part of the communications team at the International Office. The team works strategically and operationally to support the unit's internal and external communications, promote the university to recruit international students, and coordinate international alumni activities. As a communications officer at the International Office, you will participate in various working groups with other staff members at the unit. You will also be part of national and international networks within higher education. Your duties will include the following: Produce, update, and structure content for websites and other channels to support students and employees on internationalization matters. Support the unit with internal and external communications, for example through collaborative platforms, newsletters, presentations, networking events, etc. Work with content for websites, social media, and other channels to promote Umeå University as a study destination for international students. Write internal and external news and articles in Swedish and English. Plan and create content for social media in Swedish and English. Plan and execute digital and physical events for prospective and current international students and alumni. Produce and/or project manage orders for printed and digital materials, such as brochures, advertisements, posters, roll-ups, and exhibition materials. Participate in smaller and larger projects linked to the International Office's activities. Qualifications University degree in communications or another field that the employer deems relevant. Relevant and current experience with: Planning, implementing, and following up on communications initiatives Adapting messages for different target audiences and channels Working with social media and digital communications Writing for websites, news media, or other platforms You have excellent ability to express yourself in English and Swedish, both verbally and in writing. The position requires high standards of both accuracy and a logical and systematic approach. As a person, you are analytical with a strong drive to turn ideas into practice through dialogue with others. You view collaboration with others as a natural and obvious part of the work, while being proactive, self-directed, and flexible, as well as willing to take significant personal responsibility. You have an interest in international matters, a service-oriented approach, are outgoing, and value interaction with students and employees. Personal suitability is weighted heavily. With your application, we would like you to attach optional work samples, such as a short editorial text, a description of a social media campaign, a film, or a webpage. Please also describe the purpose, target audience, and channel. Terms This is a fixed-term employment position comprising full-time work for six months starting September 1, 2026, or by agreement. Submit your application through the university's recruitment system Varbi, and it must be received by Umeå University no later than August 6, 2026. For this recruitment, you apply with only your CV and optional work samples. In the application form, you will be asked questions about why you are applying for the position and provide information about your qualifications and experience related to the advertised position. For more information, contact Ingrid Svensson, Unit Manager, 090-786 56 35, [email protected] We look forward to receiving your application! Umeå University aims 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 diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply for this position. To staffing and recruitment companies and to sales representatives: We politely but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies and sellers of additional job postings.
International Coordinator EC2U, Temporary Position
Description International Office is seeking an engaged and responsible international coordinator who wants to contribute to the university's internationalization efforts within the university alliance EC2U (European Campus of City-Universities). As an international coordinator, you will work to support the activities and people connected to the alliance work. The formation of a university alliance is financed through one of the EU's flagship initiatives for the development of higher education, the European Universities Initiative. The EU's investment in European university alliances aims for universities in different European countries to collaborate across disciplines in in-depth strategic alliances to address various future issues and societal challenges. The goal is to raise the quality of European higher education and contribute to inclusion and strengthened competitiveness. Students within the alliance will be able to customize their education with courses from the different universities. Through the Erasmus+ program, students and employees receive funding for exchange periods in the other countries. You can read more about the European Universities Initiative here: https://education.ec.europa.eu/education-levels/higher-education/european-universities-initiative The focus of the EC2U alliance is on developing processes that contribute to harmonization between universities in education and research. One of the goals is to create good opportunities for students to move easily between the different universities in the network. In addition to Umeå University, the alliance includes eight universities in Finland, France, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Germany, and Austria. You can read more about EC2U here: https://ec2u.eu/ International Office is an independent unit with 20 employees within the university's administration and works on university-wide internationalization issues. The unit's mandate includes responsibility for the university's participation in multiple exchange programs, networks and international collaborations, tuition administration, international student recruitment, international alumni activities, and supporting student and employee mobility. All of these are important for the development of the EC2U university alliance. International Office offers a dynamic workplace with exciting encounters with students, teachers, and collaboration partners from around the world and works in close cooperation with departments, faculties, and other units. If you want to contribute to Umeå University's participation in this innovative and new form of collaboration between universities in Europe, this 6-month temporary position is a unique opportunity! Work Tasks As an international coordinator, you will be part of an administrative team that supports and handles the alliance work on behalf of Umeå University. The implementation of the alliance's activities is carried out by several local theme groups consisting of essential people and functions for the purpose, such as teachers, researchers, student representatives, and technical and administrative staff, and you will be part of providing administrative support. You will participate in planning and follow-up, administer meetings and activities, and maintain continuous contact with representatives from other universities and associated partners in the region within the same work area. As part of the employment, you will have many contact points, so it is important that you are good at building relationships. EC2U is a new type of collaboration where routines and templates for the work are still being developed. Travel is part of the position. Your work tasks as an international coordinator may include: administer, handle, and coordinate the work for a number of local EC2U groups at Umeå University, coordinate work within the alliance with other EC2U universities, serve as a contact person for associated partners in the region for Umeå University, serve as a contact person for staff and students at Umeå University regarding EC2U matters, inform, communicate, and provide service to faculties and departments at the university as well as associated partners in the region. Qualifications We are looking for you who have: a degree from a university/college that the employer deems relevant, several years of relevant and current experience with independent qualified administrative work, interest in international issues in higher education and experience in managing international collaborations or exchanges in education or research, experience working with issues and regulations related to promoting international mobility of students, staff, and teachers, experience of having participated in an international exchange, good computer skills and experience working with M365, good knowledge of English and Swedish in speech and writing and ability to use English as a working language. We place great emphasis on personal suitability and are looking for someone with a professional approach with high service level in both internal and external contacts. You have good initiative and organizational skills with attention to detail. This means you are flexible and find it stimulating to work in an environment with varied tasks and at different levels. The work also requires that you enjoy and function well in work that is performed independently as well as in a group. We also see that you can prioritize from a holistic perspective and are accustomed to taking initiative and working with a solution-focused approach. Terms The position is a 6-month temporary full-time employment with start date September 1, 2026 or by agreement. Your application should be submitted through the university's recruitment system Varbi and must be received by Umeå University by August 6, 2026. In this recruitment, you apply with only your CV. In the application form you will be asked questions about why you are applying for the advertised position and provide information about your qualifications and experience related to the advertised position. Further information is provided by Unit Manager Ingrid Svensson, Tel: 090-7865635 e-mail: [email protected] Welcome with your application! Open to Everyone We focus on your skills, not your other circumstances. We are open to adapting the role or workplace according to your needs.
International Coordinator, Temporary Position
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 diverse range of high-quality educational programs and world-leading research in several scientific fields. It was here that the groundbreaking discovery of the gene-editing tool CRISPR-Cas9 was made, a discovery that was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. At Umeå University, everything is close at hand. 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 are seeing in northern Sweden create enormous opportunities and complex challenges. For Umeå University, this means conducting research about – and within – a society in transformation. It also means delivering education for regions that need to expand quickly and sustainably. Simply put, the future is being created here. Interested in learning more? Read more about Umeå University as a workplace. Description International Office is seeking an international coordinator to handle administration related to exchange programs, tuition fees, and exchanges for students and staff. This is a full-time temporary position for six months starting September 1, 2026, or by agreement. Internationalization at Umeå University takes place at many different levels and involves employees and students. International Office works on university-wide internationalization matters. Our mission includes responsibility for the university's participation in numerous exchange programs, networks, and international collaborations, tuition fee administration, international student recruitment, international alumni activities, and supporting the mobility of students and employees. We work in close collaboration with departments, faculties, and other units. International Office is an independent unit within the university's administration with 20 employees. We can offer a dynamic workplace with exciting interactions with students, faculty, and collaboration partners from around the world. Duties The position of international coordinator is an administrative role. As an international coordinator, you will be involved in various tasks at International Office. Your responsibilities may include: Providing information, communication, and service to international exchange students. Providing information, communication, and service to outgoing students. Working with applications and reporting related to student exchanges and exchange programs. Processing scholarship payments related to student and staff mobility. Administering finances and scholarship management for tuition fees from international fee-paying students. Providing information, communication, and service to faculties and departments at the university. Qualifications We are looking for someone with an interest in international issues, preferably in higher education. You hold a degree from a university or college that we consider relevant. Additionally, we expect you to have: Relevant and current experience with independent, qualified administrative work. Previous experience with administrative work focused on internationalization in a university or college setting. Experience working with issues and regulations related to promoting international mobility of students, staff, and faculty. Have participated in an international exchange. Good computer skills and experience working with Microsoft 365. Strong proficiency in English and Swedish, both spoken and written, and the ability to use English as a working language. As a person, you have a professional approach to administrative work with high service standards in both internal and external contacts. You have good initiative and organizational skills with an eye for detail, meaning you are flexible and find it stimulating to work in an environment with varied tasks at different levels. The work also requires that you have an open approach where you work in a solution-focused and unpretentious manner. We see that you are confident as a person and can work well both independently and in a team. Great weight will be placed on your personal qualities. Terms This is a full-time temporary position for six months starting September 1, 2026, or by agreement. Submit your application through Umeå University's recruitment system Varbi, and it must be received by Umeå University by August 6, 2026. For this recruitment, you apply with your CV only. In the application form, you will answer questions about why you are applying for this position and provide information about your competence and experience relevant to the position. For further information, please contact Unit Manager Ingrid Svensson, Tel: 070 - 588 10 27, e-mail: [email protected] We welcome your application! Umeå University wants 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 those selling job postings: We respectfully but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies as well as sellers of additional job advertisements. Open to Everyone We focus on your competence, not your other circumstances. We are open to adapting the role or workplace according to your needs.
Coordinator for the Unit for Digital Care and Health Services
Be part of developing the future of elderly care in Umeå! Elderly care in Umeå Municipality aims to be a resource that frees and strengthens people's ability to live an independent life through proximity and collaboration. About Us The Unit for Digital Care and Health Services is responsible for installing digital solutions in homes and supporting people in using digital technology. We already have IT technicians who work practically with installation, service, and support. As a coordinator, you will work closely with the technicians and together with other roles in the team drive the development of this new branch forward. The unit is now evolving from a technology focus to leading, coordinating, and delivering digital initiatives and solutions for the entire elderly care service. Our digitalization team, which you will become part of, consists of business developers, project managers, coordinators, and IT technicians. Together, we work both strategically and practically to create solutions that work in everyday life. We believe in technology that creates real value for both citizens and employees, and in collaboration as a key to success. We are now recruiting a substitute coordinator (social worker) to our team! You will have a key role in building an innovative, multiprofessional operation where care, technology, and collaboration meet to create a better everyday life for older people. Here you will be an important link between the individual's needs and the digital solutions that provide security, independence, and quality of life. Working hours may vary based on operational needs and may include work outside office hours. Responsibilities Participate in building our team where you will implement and develop processes within the unit. Assess and match digital solutions to the individual's needs and wishes within care and health services. Collaborate with the unit's IT technicians to create functional comprehensive solutions for the individual. Actively collaborate with other professionals and authorities to develop operations and digital initiatives. Identify when digital solutions are no longer sufficient and escalate the need to benefits officers. Meet people in vulnerable situations and provide professional support to individuals and relatives throughout the process. Guide colleagues who deliver digital care and be a change leader in implementing new working methods. Perform administration and documentation related to the individual. Help shape procedures, working methods, and digital solutions for future care. Work according to procedures based on the Social Services Act, Public Access to Information and Secrecy Act, and administrative law requirements. Coordinate the housing placement process in close collaboration with benefits officers and other stakeholders. Offer available housing placements and inform the individual and relatives before moving in. Follow up and document housing placements according to current procedures and legislation. Collaborate within the digitalization team and with other professionals. Guide colleagues and participate in development and improvement work. Contribute to innovative solutions and the development of future elderly care. Qualifications Degree in social work or equivalent university education. Good knowledge of the Social Services Act, public access to information and secrecy, and administrative law. Experience in case management and professional interaction with people in vulnerable situations. Good digital competence, including the ability to independently and efficiently handle relevant systems, digital tools, and platforms. Ability to lead, collaborate, and drive change initiatives in an organization. Strong interest in digital development and innovation within care and health services. Good ability to express yourself in writing in Swedish as the work includes writing clear, structured, and appropriate reports, documents, and documentation. Good knowledge of Swedish in speech and writing, and good knowledge of English. Class B driver's license as the position includes home visits. We consider it meritorious if you have experience in project management and if you have training in project management, investigation, work supervision, and digitalization. As a person, you have good social skills and can adapt your communication to the recipient and situation. Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability. Why Choose Us? You will be part of starting up a new operational branch and driving a socially important mission in line with rapid digital development. A flexible, learning, and developmental work environment with a strong citizen focus. Great scope for innovative thinking, cross-professional collaboration, and personal initiative. Other Information The position is a full-time substitute role from September 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027. Animals may be present at the workplace when you make home visits, so you should not be allergic. We warmly welcome your application! Follow Umeå Municipality on LinkedIn! About Umeå Municipality Umeå Municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 important 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 involved in socially important missions where you contribute to Umeå remaining safe, secure, and enjoyable. Umeå is northern Sweden's largest city with a rich range of experiences and opportunities. We are an association and cultural city that offers a richer life outside of work as well. You can learn about what it is like to live and work in Umeå here: Move - Umeå Municipality We are growing and therefore we may be looking for just you? Want more as well? We offer decent conditions, good benefits, and excellent development opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as jobs that are important for everyone who lives and works here. We look forward to hearing from you.
Career Advisor at New Career Center - Umeå University
Do you want to be part of building something new – and at the same time help students find their way into working life and stay in the Umeå region? We are now seeking a career advisor for a newly established career center at Umeå University – a collaboration between Umeå Municipality Business and the Student Center at the university. About the Position As a career advisor, you will be a key person in building a career center with the mission to strengthen students' establishment in the job market and develop connections between students, the university, and the business community. You will work closely with both students, colleagues at the Student Center, and actors in the business community. The role combines individual guidance, activity development, and relationship-building work. This is a project-based full-time position, starting September 1, 2026 through May 25, 2028. Examples of Work Tasks Provide individual career guidance and coaching to students and recent graduates Support students with: • career choices and goal setting • CVs, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles • job search strategies and interview training Plan and deliver workshops, seminars, and events related to career and working life Work with employer contacts, networks, and collaboration activities between students and the business community Contribute to developing the career center's offerings, processes, and methods Collaborate with educational programs and internal functions to integrate a career perspective throughout students' studies Contribute to communication and visibility for the career center The role involves both direct work with students and a development mission within a growing organization. About Umeå University and the Career Center Umeå University is one of Sweden's largest institutions of higher learning with over 42,000 students and a strong profile in education, research, and collaboration. The university actively works to strengthen students' connection to working life during their studies. The new career center is being established as a joint initiative between the university and Umeå Municipality. The goals are to: • create a clear entry point between students and employers • strengthen students' establishment after graduation • contribute to the region's long-term skills supply The career center will be a meeting place where guidance, workplace connections, and activities come together – in line with how modern career centers at universities operate today. You will be employed by Umeå Municipality Business but will work at the Student Center on campus. About Umeå – A Place to Live and Grow Umeå is a rapidly growing university city with strong confidence in the future, a rich cultural life, and proximity to nature. It has a dynamic business community, innovative companies, and a strong focus on sustainable growth. As a career advisor, you will help more students choose to stay and build their futures in the region. Requirements University degree in behavioral science, for example in study and career guidance, or another education that the employer deems relevant and equivalent Experience in guidance, coaching, or counseling Strong ability to work both independently and collaboratively Excellent communication skills in both Swedish and English, both written and spoken Desirable Qualifications Experience working in higher education or student-focused activities Experience in career guidance or employment-related support Experience planning and delivering workshops or educational initiatives Established contacts in the business or public sector Experience working on projects or development assignments As a person, you are engaged, relationship-focused, and have a solution-oriented work approach. You thrive in a role where you can combine structure and development, and you are motivated by working with people and contributing to their growth. We place great importance on personal suitability. What We Offer Opportunity to help build a new organization from the ground up A developmental role at the intersection of university, students, and working life A broad network within education, business, and the public sector A workplace in the heart of a vibrant campus environment Other Information Employer: Umeå Municipality Business Location: Student Center, Umeå University Welcome with your application! Follow Umeå Municipality on LinkedIn! 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 help Umeå grow with care. Our values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust, and continuous improvement. Working with us, you will be part of societally important tasks where you contribute to Umeå remaining safe, secure, and fun. Umeå is northern Sweden's largest city with a rich variety of experiences and opportunities. We are a community and cultural city 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 we may be looking for just you. Do you want more? We offer good conditions, excellent benefits, and great development opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as work that is important for everyone who lives and works here. We look forward to hearing from you.
Care Worker for Your Municipal Home Care Service
Do you want a job where what you do makes a difference for other people? Working in home care is working close to people. You become part of their daily life and contribute to creating security, independence, and quality of life. At the same time, you get varied work where no two days are the same. Your municipal home care service operates throughout Umeå municipality. Every day we meet people with different needs, wishes, and life situations. Our mission is to offer safe, respectful, and caring support that makes it possible for elderly people to live an independent life in their own home. We are now looking for more team members for our work groups. Perhaps you have experience from care and support services. Perhaps you come from another profession and want to try work where you make a difference for other people. What matters most to us is that you enjoy helping others, take responsibility, and want to contribute to care with quality, consideration, and respect. With us you get: a safe and long-term employer benefits as an employee, read more here: Our Benefits - Umeå Municipality good introduction and support in your professional role present management and engaged colleagues opportunity to develop within care and support work where you contribute to security and quality of life for other people We know that good care is created by employees who feel safe, involved, and appreciated. Despite being a large organization, we work in geographically divided work groups where you get to know both colleagues and the people you support. This creates good conditions for continuity, collaboration, and close leadership. Your work tasks As a care worker in Your Municipal Home Care Service, you work close to people in their own homes. Together with your colleagues, you are responsible for carrying out care work based on each person's needs, wishes, and support decisions. The goal of our work is to make it possible for elderly people to continue living at home as long as they wish. You work with the individual's participation and self-determination in focus and contribute to ensuring that services are provided with good quality. Work tasks vary based on the individual's needs and may include: personal care support with meals service tasks, for example cleaning social interaction and support in daily life documentation medication management following delegation from a nurse You start your shift together with your colleagues where you go through and coordinate the day's work. Heavy lifting can occur and mobility aids are used in the work. Work in homes where pets are present or smoking occurs can also occur. About you We are looking for someone who enjoys working with people and who meets others with respect, attentiveness, and consideration. It is a merit if you have experience from home care or other care and support services. Care assistant training or other care and support education is also a merit, but not a requirement. We also welcome you if you lack previous experience but have the right personal qualities, a genuine interest in people, and a willingness to learn the work. You are confident in yourself, enjoy collaborating with others, and take responsibility for your work tasks. You contribute to a good work environment and want to be part of creating care with high quality. To be able to communicate with users, relatives, and colleagues, access and document information, and receive medication delegation, you need to have good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written. You also have a B driving license and/or can cycle. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. Other information This advertisement applies to positions for day/evening and weekend work, full-time, or night and weekend work, full-time. If you become relevant based on your application, our recruitment unit will inform you about where we currently have vacant positions. If you are looking for extra work, you are welcome to apply in our extra work advertisement which you can find at umea.se/ledigajobb. Before a job offer, you will need to provide an extract from the Police's criminal record register. This occurs as a final step in the recruitment process. For permanent employment, a probationary period may be applied. We accept applications through registration in our recruitment system, not via e-mail or letter. Click "apply for the job" to submit an application. We check ID documents for candidates we interview. Selection and interviews take place on an ongoing basis – so do not delay your application! We look forward to hearing from you! About Umeå Municipality Umeå Municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 important employees. Our organization is divided into nine departments and together we work to ensure that Umeå grows with consideration. Our values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust, and continuous improvements. Working with us, you get to work on tasks important to society where you contribute to Umeå continuing to be safe, secure, and fun. Umeå is Northern Sweden's largest city with a rich range of experiences and opportunities. We are an association and cultural city that offers a richer life even outside of work. Here you can learn what it is like to live and stay in Umeå: Move - Umeå Municipality We are growing and therefore we may be looking for just you? Do you want more? We offer fair terms, good benefits, and good opportunities for development for lifelong learning, as well as work that is important for all those who live and work here. We look forward to hearing from you.
Healthcare Assistant for Your Municipal Home Care Service – Make a Difference Every Day
As a healthcare assistant, you make a difference in people's daily lives every day. Through your care, your knowledge, and your commitment, you contribute to safety, independence, and quality of life for elderly people in Umeå. Now Your Municipal Home Care Service is growing, and we are looking for more healthcare assistants who want to join us and make a difference together. Your Municipal Home Care Service operates throughout Umeå Municipality. Every day we meet people with different needs, wishes, and life situations. Our mission is to provide safe, respectful, and compassionate care that makes it possible for elderly people to live an independent life in their own homes. With us, you get: - A safe and long-term employer - Employee benefits (read more here: Our Benefits - Umeå Municipality) - Good introduction and support in your professional role - Present management and engaged colleagues - Opportunity to develop within your profession - Work where you make a difference for other people every day We know that good care is created by employees who feel secure, included, and appreciated. Despite being a large organization, we work in smaller work groups where you get to know both colleagues and the people you support. This provides good conditions for continuity, collaboration, and close leadership. Your Tasks As a healthcare assistant, you work closely with elderly people in their own homes. You work from a geographic area together with your colleagues, where based on planning you start your shift by coordinating the day's work. Work tasks vary based on the individual's needs and may include: - Personal care - Support with meals - Cleaning - Social interaction and support in daily life - Medication management - Documentation You will also be a fixed care contact for some of the people we support, which means a special responsibility for continuity, inclusion, and security. About You We are looking for someone who is a trained healthcare assistant and who meets people with respect, attentiveness, and consideration. It is meritorious if you have previous experience working in home care services. You are confident in yourself, enjoy collaborating with others, and have the ability to adapt your working methods based on each person's unique needs. You contribute to a good work environment and want to be part of developing care with high quality. You have good knowledge of the Swedish language, both spoken and written. You also have a B driver's license and/or can cycle. Other Information This job posting applies to positions for day/evening and weekend work, full-time, or night and weekend work, full-time. If you become relevant based on your application, our recruitment unit will inform you about where we currently have available positions. If you are looking for extra work, you are welcome to apply for our extra work posting, which you can find at umea.se/ledigajobb. For permanent employment, a probationary period may be applied. Selection and interviews take place on a rolling basis. We look forward to hearing from you – submit your application today! Before an offer of employment, we ask you to provide an extract from the police criminal record register. This is done as a final step in the recruitment process. We accept applications through registration in our recruitment system, not via e-mail or letter. Click on "apply for the job" to submit an application. We will check ID documents for candidates we interview. We warmly welcome 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 departments, and together we work for Umeå to grow with care. Our values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust, and continuous improvement. Working with us, you get to work on societally important tasks where you contribute to Umeå continuing to be safe, secure, and fun. Umeå is Northern Sweden's largest city with a rich range of experiences and opportunities. We are an association and culture city that offers a richer life even outside of work. Here you can experience what it is like to live and reside in Umeå: Move - Umeå Municipality We will become more, and that's why we're looking for perhaps just you? Do you want more too? We offer fair conditions, great benefits, and good development opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as jobs that are important for everyone who lives and works here. We look forward to hearing from you.
Support Assistant at Byttgränds Short-Term Residential Care, Disability Services
Disability Services in Umeå Municipality wants to be a resource that, through proximity and collaboration, unlocks and strengthens people's ability to live an independent life. Ordinary housing is organized within Disability Services, which includes short-term supervision, short-term residential care, relief services, home care, and a Upper Secondary School for children and youth. We also provide daily activities/employment, residential support, and a dependency resource team for adults over 18 years old. Byttgränds Short-Term Residential Care is located at Ersboda and serves children and young adults with disabilities based on decisions under the LSS (Act Concerning Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments). We offer a relief function for relatives, which contributes to a sustainable and long-term support structure for both the individual and the family. At our facility, the individual's needs and circumstances are at the center, and we provide a safe, stimulating, and developmental environment. Near the facility, there are playgrounds, forests, and a library, which enables varied leisure activities and outdoor time. Would you like meaningful work where you have the opportunity to make a difference in people's everyday lives? We are now seeking at least one committed support assistant to join our team! Your responsibilities As an employee with us, you will be part of a work team that together supports the individual's ability to live as independently and meaningfully as possible. You contribute to a stimulating and safe environment and actively participate in the children's and young adults' daily activities, which may include play, crafts, outdoor activities, and games. You provide support with daily routines such as meals, cleaning, laundry, and personal care. We work based on an individualized approach using evidence-based methods for autism and intellectual disabilities. The work also involves documentation, writing journal entries and implementation plans, planning activities, registering individuals according to approved services, and developing staffing requirements used in scheduling. In addition, you must be able to handle medications and maintain continuous collaboration and communication with guardians. Challenging behavior and heavy lifting occur in the workplace. Working hours are arranged for day, evening, and night shifts and include weekend service on 4 of 8 weekends. Co-planning occurs between our facilities within Disability Services. About you You are a confident, calm, and attentive person who creates structure and security for the individual. You treat service users and relatives professionally and adapt your working approach to the individual's needs. You collaborate well and contribute to a solution-focused and development-oriented operation where participation and self-determination are at the center. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. In order for you to communicate with service users, relatives, and colleagues, write, and access care documentation, you must have good knowledge of Swedish in both speech and writing. Requirements Education as a nursing assistant, social worker, preschool teacher, or other education that the employer deems equivalent. Experience working with individuals with disabilities. Good knowledge of Swedish in speech and writing, to be able to communicate with service users, relatives, and colleagues and document according to the facility's procedures. Meritorious Experience working with children or adults with autism. Experience with alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) or sign-based augmentative and alternative communication (SAAC). Positive Behavior Support (PBS) or clarifying pedagogy. Experience with low-affect approaches when managing challenging behavior. Other information By law, all persons working in facilities serving children and youth under 18 years old must present a valid extract from the police's criminal record at the time of employment. You can order such an extract digitally from the police website: Work with children according to LSS, e-service | Swedish Police Authority To ensure that candidates called for interviews are those who best meet the requirements and qualifications for the position, we use selection questions. The questions are designed based on these requirements and qualifications. It is therefore important that you answer the questions thoroughly and that the competence you state is supported by information in your CV. Incomplete or insufficient answers may result in your application not proceeding further in the process. NOTE! Do you have protected personal data? Please contact Recruitment Support at 090-16 10 99 or [email protected], and they will assist 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 improvement. Working with us, you get to work on tasks that are important to society, contributing to Umeå continuing to be safe, secure, and fun. Umeå is northern Sweden's largest city with a rich range of experiences and opportunities. We are an association and culture city that offers a richer life outside of work as well. Here you can learn what it's like to live and work in Umeå: Move - Umeå Municipality We are growing and therefore we may be looking for just you? Do you want more as well? We offer decent conditions, good benefits, and excellent development opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as jobs that are important to all those who live and work here. We look forward to hearing from you.
Nursing Assistant, Operating Room 3, AnOpIva, 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. Within the Department of Anesthesia, Surgery, and Intensive Care, acute and planned surgical care, anesthesia, postoperative care, intensive care for children and adults, and sterilization services are provided at the regional and county level in close collaboration with other clinics in the county. The Department is also responsible for air-based intensive care in the north and for conducting research, development, and education. On Operating Room 3, we work with highly specialized cancer surgery and vascular surgery. Upper gastrointestinal surgery including pancreatic, liver, and esophageal resections. Colorectal surgery, gynecology, urology, and endocrine surgery such as breast and thyroid operations. Advanced vascular surgery including abdominal aorta and carotid surgery. Several operations from the specialties mentioned are performed using robot-assisted surgical techniques. We also manage organ donation and multi-trauma cases. Operating Room 3 in Umeå is now seeking a nursing assistant. Every day we work together in interdisciplinary teams across department boundaries to save, improve, and extend lives. It is a challenging task that we undertake together. High job satisfaction and strong team spirit are essential for both our patients and our own well-being. Therefore, we actively work with the vision we have developed together: Through our behaviors, we create a workplace characterized by safety, learning, respect, and a professional approach. To help you balance work and leisure, we offer the opportunity to participate in a work schedule model that provides more time for recovery and allows you to be involved in planning your work shifts. Our active work with values has resulted in a good climate, which is evident in employee surveys conducted. We are proud of our workplace and our mission. These positions are longer-term limited-time employment due to study leave. Do you want a challenging job that really makes a difference? Apply to us! 3 position(s). JOB DUTIES As a nursing assistant with us, you contribute with knowledge and commitment that makes people feel safe. As a nursing assistant in the Operating Room, you have a key function in the operating suite. The work involves close collaboration with the anesthesia nurse, operating room nurse, anesthesiologist, and surgeon. The nursing assistant prepares the operating suite before surgery and sets it in order after the operation together with the rest of the operating team. During the operation, the nursing assistant serves as the operating room nurse's right hand. The role also includes supervising students, as Norrlands University Hospital is an educational hospital. Work as a nursing assistant is a varied and educational profession where the work tempo can shift from calm situations to more acute situations. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for you who are a trained nursing assistant with grades in acute care nursing and preferably with a specialist course in operating room, anesthesia, and intensive 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 makes you covered by the National Board of Health and Welfare's transitional provisions and allows you to use the title until June 30, 2033. Meritorious is experience working in the operating room and in other acute healthcare. You have good technical basic understanding and see it as an exciting challenge to make use of our technical aids. As a person, we see that you have good collaboration skills, are flexible in thinking and action, and have the ability to make quick decisions. You have a drive to contribute to the development of the operation. We also see that you actively contribute to a good work environment and promote safety, learning, respect, and a professional approach. Type of Employment: Limited-time employment. Duration: 6 months or longer, start date: By agreement. Work Schedule: 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 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 politely decline contact from media sales representatives, job 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. Before employment, we will request an extract from the suspicion and penalty register. Please submit your application today; we process selections and interviews on an ongoing basis.
Registered Nurse at the Cardiology Outpatient Clinic, Heart Center
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 Heart Center in Umeå aims to provide the best care for cardiac patients in northern Sweden. We offer highly specialized cardiac care and have overall responsibility for patients in the region. The Heart Center includes the Cardiology Outpatient Clinic, Thoracic Surgery, Cardiology, PCI Lab, Arrhythmia Unit, Clinical Physiology, and the Center for Cardiovascular Genetics. We diagnose, treat, and operate on patients from across the northern region with diseases of the heart, lungs, and coronary arteries. Through cross-boundary collaboration, efficient care pathways, continuous improvement efforts, and a skilled workforce, we can offer very high-quality care. In close cooperation with the university, we conduct research, development, and education. We have approximately 400 employees at the Heart Center. At the Cardiology Outpatient Clinic, registered nurses, nursing assistants, physiotherapists, social workers, medical secretaries, and physicians work together. We collaborate across professions to provide good care and continuously improve our services. You will meet a diverse patient population with cardiovascular diseases, such as atherosclerosis, heart failure, and arrhythmias. The clinic also serves patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), adults with congenital heart defects (ACHD), and post-heart transplant patients. We are now seeking a registered nurse to join our wonderful team at the Cardiology Outpatient Clinic. You will find a well-functioning clinic with job satisfaction, expertise, and an open atmosphere. We offer varied and developmental work where your skills will be utilized for the benefit of operations and patients. You will receive individualized onboarding and have the opportunity to use wellness hours or receive a wellness allowance. 1 position(s). JOB RESPONSIBILITIES As a registered nurse with us, you will contribute knowledge and commitment that make people feel secure. In your role as a registered nurse, you will follow up with patients after interventions and surgeries for conditions such as myocardial infarction, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation. You provide information, advice, and support regarding the disease, treatment, and lifestyle habits. You work closely with physicians and other professionals. The work includes conducting your own clinic visits and following up with patients via telephone and digital contacts. The position also involves routine clinic tasks such as telephone advice, communication via 1177, patient administration, documentation, and planning and coordinating visits and interventions. The role offers significant opportunities for autonomy, development, and specialization in cardiac care. You work both independently and as part of a team, responsible for your own patient flows within the clinic's various functions, with a person-centered approach based on each patient's needs, resources, and participation. Together with your colleagues, you contribute to a good work environment and professional conduct where the patient's needs always come first. QUALIFICATIONS We are seeking a licensed registered nurse with experience in cardiac care. Experience with outpatient work and/or specialist nursing in cardiac care is an advantage. To thrive and succeed in this role, we see that you are confident in your profession and have a person-centered approach. You have a strong ability to work independently while valuing collaboration and contributing to a good work environment. The position involves extensive contact with patients, family members, and various professional groups, which requires good communication skills and professional conduct. You are organized, flexible, and able to prioritize and adapt your work based on operational and patient needs. Employment form: Permanent position. Duration: Permanent, start date: Start date by agreement. Work hours: Daytime. 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 balanced gender representation and view diversity as a strength. We therefore welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. In planning our recruitment process, we have determined our recruitment channels and marketing strategy. We therefore request that media sales representatives, recruitment websites, and similar services refrain from contacting us. If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, please contact the recruiting manager and then submit your application documents by mail.
Anesthesia Nurse for Thoracic Surgery, Heart 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 deliver results. The Heart Center in Umeå aims to provide the best care for cardiac patients in northern Sweden. We offer highly specialized cardiac care and have overall responsibility for the region's patients. The Heart Center includes the Cardiovascular Outpatient Clinic, Thoracic Surgery, Cardiology, PCI Lab, Arrhythmia Unit, and Clinical Physiology and Center for Cardiovascular Genetics. We investigate, treat, and operate on patients from across the northern region with diseases of the heart, lungs, and coronary arteries. Through our cross-boundary collaboration, efficient care pathways, commitment to continuous improvement, and competent staff, we can provide care of very high quality. In close cooperation with the university, we conduct research, development, and education. We have approximately 400 employees at the Heart Center. In Thoracic Surgery, we have approximately 35 employees, including anesthesia nurses, operating room nurses, nursing assistants, and perfusionists. Annually, we perform over 1,100 procedures across our four operating rooms. Our specialty treats patients with diseases such as heart valve disease, coronary artery disease, and lung disease. We are also the only thoracic surgical center in Norrland offering circulatory support for heart and/or lung failure in the form of ECMO treatment, and we have also established a highly qualified transport service for these patients. With us, you will have the opportunity to work and develop in a unit whose primary goal is to provide high-quality thoracic surgery to patients in Norrland. Through collaboration across professional boundaries, we have created an efficient and cohesive care pathway where our staff are offered opportunities to develop and advance within their profession through continuous training programs. We are now seeking an anesthesia nurse who wants to work with us in Thoracic Surgery. 1 position(s). DUTIES As an anesthesia nurse with us, you contribute with knowledge and commitment that make people feel secure. Working as an anesthesia nurse with us means you work in a team in the operating room with the patient in focus. Together with the operating room nurse, you will be responsible for the perioperative care of the patient. Our work is characterized by mutual respect where all professions collaborate to provide the patient with the best possible treatment and care. As an anesthesia nurse with us, you will also work in the Heart Center's Arrhythmia Unit. Arrhythmology procedures are performed here, with anesthetic support, in two rooms. You will collaborate with biomedical analysts, nurses, nursing assistants, arrhythmologists, and thoracic anesthesiologists. QUALIFICATIONS We are seeking a registered nurse with specialist training in anesthesia. To thrive in the role of anesthesia nurse with us, we are looking for someone who has the ability to work both independently and in collaboration with other professional groups. You should also be flexible, comfortable working at a fast pace, and have a positive attitude toward your work. Employment Type: Permanent employment. Duration: Permanent, Start Date: Start 2026-09-01 or by agreement. Work Schedule: Shift work. Read more about the benefits of working with us on our website https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner We strive for an even gender balance and see diversity as a strength, and therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds. In planning our recruitment process, we have made decisions about 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, please contact the recruiting manager and then submit your application documents by mail.
Discharge Coordinator, Orthopedic Department ROC, 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. Center for Movement Organs Umeå is responsible for Orthopedics in the northern healthcare region, which includes the four northernmost counties. Center for Movement Organs is divided into the sections Arthroplasty and Tumor, Factum, Trauma and Spine, all of which perform thousands of patient visits, treatments and surgical procedures annually. Center for Movement Organs, Umeå is a University Healthcare Unit (USVE) where research and student supervision are a natural part of daily clinical work. Within Center for Movement Organs Umeå there are outpatient clinics, inpatient wards, 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 ward works closely with Umeå University through our newly opened clinical education ward. Education of students and staff is close to our hearts and through the 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 good onboarding and continuous professional development through our internal training program with specialization in orthopedics. If you live in another location, we offer help finding accommodation. We are now seeking a Discharge Coordinator who participates in the discharge process for the Orthopedic ward's inpatient patients 1 position(s). JOB RESPONSIBILITIES As a discharge coordinator with us, you contribute to taking good care of others and helping people feel secure. In the Orthopedic ward you will have the opportunity to learn a broad range of orthopedics, from planned admissions to acute care including trauma and advanced spine surgery. With us, the discharge coordinator has an important and natural role in the care team where you as a coordinator coordinate planning around the patient before they leave inpatient care. As a discharge coordinator you work closely with the patient, their relatives, the care team and other healthcare providers. We work in fast care chains where mobilization and return to previous life are pursued after surgery. As a discharge coordinator with us, you identify risks, assess needs and coordinate care for a safe discharge home. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for you as an engaged colleague who contributes with knowledge and joy, who feels responsibility for the patient's wellbeing and the continued development of the operation. You have a licensed healthcare profession that the employer considers relevant to this position, with an interest in orthopedics and acute care. You have extensive experience in the care chain on the inpatient ward. You can handle multiple tasks in parallel and see it as a challenge to work at a varying pace. You are responsive to the patient's needs and enjoy collaborating with people in different professions and actively contribute to high patient safety and a good work environment through your knowledge and dedication. Employment form: Permanent employment. 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 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 firmly decline contact from media sales, job sites and similar. If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, please contact the recruiting manager and then submit your application documents by mail. Prior to employment, we will request an excerpt from the suspicion and burden register.
Service Attendant, Operating Room 3, AnOpIva, Umeå
Region Västerbotten works to ensure that good health and sustainable development strengthen each other. We take responsibility for equitable welfare and ensure that research and innovation deliver results. Within the Department of Anesthesia, Surgery and Intensive Care, we provide acute and planned surgical care, anesthesia, postoperative care, intensive care for children and adults, and sterilization services at the regional and county level in close collaboration with other departments in the county. The Department also oversees air-based intensive care in the north and conducts research, development, and education. Operation 3 in Umeå is now seeking a service attendant. Our department specializes in highly specialized cancer surgery and vascular surgery. Upper gastrointestinal surgery including pancreatic, liver, and esophageal resections. Colorectal surgery, gynecology, urology, and endocrine surgery such as breast and thyroid procedures. Advanced vascular surgery including abdominal aorta and carotid surgery. Several operations from the mentioned specialties are performed using robot-assisted surgical technology. We are also responsible for organ donation and multitrauma care. Would you like a challenging job that truly makes a difference? We are now seeking a service attendant for Operating Room 3 at Norrlands University Hospital in Umeå. 1 position(s). JOB DUTIES As a service attendant with us, you provide important service and enable efforts that impact many people. You are an essential part of the operating room department and will be a key person in ensuring daily operations run optimally. You will be instrumental in delivering safe and high-quality care to patients. In your role as service attendant, you will perform care-related service work, such as cleaning operating rooms between procedures and preparing operating rooms, cleaning equipment and tools, restocking daily consumable materials, disposing and transporting laundry and waste, and delivering specimens/samples to the specimen submission area. Additionally, you ensure that the physical work environment is welcoming and that care staff has good practical conditions to carry out their daily work. The workplace is characterized by high competence, flexibility, good teamwork, and forward-thinking attitude. It is an active job that includes heavy lifting. You are an important part of the team on the department. Work is scheduled on weekdays and weekday evenings. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for someone who enjoys working with people, is social, and has a service-oriented mindset. If you are flexible, enjoy working in a team as well as independently, and are reliable and thorough, you possess the right qualities for this job. It is important that you have good interactions with staff, patients, and relatives in a hospital environment. We would like to see that you have an interest in working in a healthcare environment, particularly in surgical operations. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability and good knowledge of hygiene. Experience from the service industry such as retail, hotel, restaurant, etc. is an advantage. In particular, it is positive if you have previously worked in healthcare service. Employment type: Permanent employment. Duration: Ongoing, start date: By agreement. Work schedule: Shift work. Read more about the benefits of working with us on our website https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner We strive for gender balance and view diversity as a strength, and therefore welcome applicants from different backgrounds. Regarding our recruitment process, we have made decisions about recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore firmly decline contact from media sales representatives, recruitment sites, and similar services. If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, please contact the recruiting manager and then submit your application materials by mail.
Dental Assistant, Orofacial Medicine/Caries, Umeå
Region Västerbotten works to ensure that good health and sustainable development strengthen each other. We take responsibility for equitable welfare and ensure that research and innovation deliver results. Folktandvården Västerbotten offers general dentistry and specialist dental care in all specialties. We participate in clinical education of dentists, dental hygienists, and dental technicians, and operate dental laboratory services. We offer modern and well-equipped clinics and are at the forefront of research and development through our close collaboration with the Department of Odontology at Umeå University. Specialist dental care is primarily located at the base unit Norrlands Akademiska Tandvård in connection with Norrland's University Hospital in Umeå. Our operations are one of several within the same base unit. Orofacial Medicine is a referral center for patients requiring dental treatment as part of their medical care and serves patients from Region Västerbotten as well as other regions in Norrland. Orofacial Medicine encompasses prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of complex oral conditions linked to systemic diseases and/or functional disorders. For patients requiring special care, we have the capacity for sedation and dental treatment under general anesthesia. Caries serves referral patients from general and specialist clinics in Folktandvården as well as from private providers. Specialist caries treatment includes cause investigation, risk assessment, diagnosis, disease treatment, and rehabilitation of patients with uncontrolled caries disease. Erosive tooth wear, enamel hypoplasia, and dry mouth are conditions also included in the caries treatment spectrum. 1 position(s). JOB RESPONSIBILITIES As a dental assistant with us, you provide important service and enable efforts that impact others. We are looking for a dental assistant interested in working in dentistry. In this role, you will assist with examinations and treatments (including nitrous oxide and general anesthesia). You will also handle certain administrative tasks as well as sterilization and reception work. Close and good collaboration with healthcare staff is important. We work daytime Monday through Friday and use the patient record system T4. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for someone with upper secondary education where nursing assistant education or equivalent is highly desirable. Previous experience in dental care, reception, or healthcare work is valuable. As a person, you are flexible and work well with others. You are proactive and comfortable both assisting others and working independently. You are administratively organized, have good command of Swedish, and express yourself well in speech and writing. Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability. We look forward to receiving your application! Employment type: Fixed-term employment. Duration: 3-6 months, start date: Start date by agreement. Working hours: Daytime. Read more about our benefits for employees on our website https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner We strive for a balanced gender distribution and view diversity as a strength; we therefore welcome applicants from various backgrounds. Regarding our recruitment process, we have decided on recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore respectfully decline contact from media sales representatives, recruitment sites, and similar. If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, please contact the recruiting manager and then submit your application documents by mail.
Barista/Retail Sales Associate 15h/week
We're looking for you to give our guests the best service and taste experience and to always serve the most delicious cup! As a retail sales associate/barista, you have an important role where our guest is always in focus. You contribute to creating an oasis at Norrland University Hospital, where our guests can find their everyday luxury. Beyond handling the coffee machine, grinder, and refreshment service, the work also includes daily operations of the Coffee Shop. Tasks include actively driving sales, cash handling, orders, unpacking, merchandise display, etc. We are also active on our Instagram @kahls.nus where you are expected to contribute. We are currently looking for a new colleague as retail sales associate/barista at Kahls Coffee Shop at Norrland University Hospital Umeå. As a person, you are positive, engaged, driven, and social. You're not afraid to take your own initiative and responsibility. Personal qualities we value: You have an interest in customer contact, sales, and taste experiences regarding coffee, tea, chocolate, and licorice. You are a positive and genuine person who contributes to a wonderful work environment among our colleagues and guests. You are driven and take responsibility to ensure the Coffee Shop is in top shape and inviting for our guests. You thrive working at a fast pace and work in an organized and structured manner. You are an engaged person who is proud of our brand and concept and want to contribute to its development. You love service and having fun at work! Regarding the position: Fixed-term employment at 15h/week. The employment runs until 2026-12-23. Great opportunity for increased hours during the period, and extension of the position may also be relevant in spring 2027. Work shifts are scheduled: Monday 13.00-17.15 Tuesday 10.30-17.15 Wednesday 13.00-17.15 Work shifts may change if operational needs change. Mandatory monthly staff meeting after closing. Employment will begin in mid-August with 2 weeks of onboarding (Monday-Friday). Beyond the contracted hours, additional work shifts/hours may be added as needed with short notice. Shop hours are weekdays Monday-Friday 06.15-17.15. Solo work may occur during certain periods and times. About us: At Kahls Coffee Shop Umeå NUS, we meet many guests daily which contributes to a fast pace. We provide our guests with knowledge about coffee, tea, licorice, and confectionery. We offer coffee and refreshment service in the shop and have the hospital's best coffee! When our guests walk through the doors of Norrland University Hospital, our cozy Coffee Shop stands out from the crowd. Together with our guests, we have created an oasis at the hospital. In our Coffee Shop, guests are always greeted by the aroma of freshly ground coffee and tea with an inviting atmosphere. We focus on quality and here you'll find an entire wall with different teas and coffee beans from around the world, ready to grind. The shelves are well-stocked with other products related to coffee, tea, chocolate, and licorice. Our staff are knowledgeable, attentive, friendly, and genuine. Do you also want to be part of our team and always serve the best cup with lots of joy? Don't hesitate to apply! It's a merit if you have previous experience working in retail/cafe and operating an espresso machine, but it's not required. We place greater emphasis on personality, as we are a small and tight team that works closely together and where everyone helps each other. The shop has been awarded the "Franchisee of the Year 2025" by the Swedish Franchise Association (in collaboration with Marginalen Bank) – Emanuel Lindgren, Kahls Kaffe Umeå NUS Application Interviews will take place in early August and the position will be filled in mid-August. Don't hesitate to apply today! Send your CV and cover letter to [email protected] NOTE: Mark the email with: KAHLS-15 Any questions or inquiries about the position should be sent via email to: [email protected]