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.
Aquatic Fitness Instructors, Navet
Do you want to be part of spreading the joy of exercise and have the most fun part-time job in the world? We are currently looking for positive and enthusiastic aquatic fitness instructors for our swimming facility Navet, located in central Umeå. At Navet, we offer varied aquatic training in different forms that suit everyone. Navet is one of Sweden's largest facilities for aquatic training and offers many unique classes in aquatic fitness, such as AquaRide (specially designed bikes that can be in water) and Aqua Gymstick (combines barbell and resistance bands). Learn more about our group fitness offerings https://navet.umea.se/vattentraning. Your Responsibilities As an aquatic fitness instructor, you will lead, inspire, and instruct our members in a pedagogical and safe manner. You will stay updated with new training methods and continuously strive to develop in your role as a group fitness instructor. You are expected to prepare for your classes and participate in the training offered. We are looking for someone who can lead 1–2 regular classes per week during daytime and evening hours starting from September 1st. Heavy lifting occurs in the workplace. About You We are looking for someone who wants to become part of our cheerful instructor team and who is passionate about motivating others to be physically active. You are a driven, responsible, and self-directed person. You love being challenged and developing, and as an aquatic fitness instructor at Navet, you will have the opportunity to do just that. Personal suitability is given great weight. We see that you have swimming skills and life-saving skills. It is desirable that you have previous experience leading and instructing group fitness classes and hold CPR certification, but this is not required. If you don't have formal training but are the right person for the role, we will train you in the different training methods. Currently, we are looking for people to lead the following classes: Aqua Aqua Yoga AquaRide Aqua Power Aroma Yoga (hot yoga) - performed in sauna Aqua Gymstick Crawl and recreational swimming What We Offer You Fun and inspiring work with good opportunities for personal development Training in leading aquatic fitness classes Other Information Three positions as fixed-term part-time roles with varying employment levels between 10-30%. Start date from September 1, 2026 or by agreement until June 6, 2027 Scheduled working hours during day, evening, and weekends In accordance with the Fitness Assessment Act, an extract from the police criminal record must be presented at employment. We look forward to receiving your application! About Umeå Municipality Umeå Municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 dedicated employees. Our organization is divided into nine departments, and together we work to ensure that Umeå grows with care. Our values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust, and continuous improvement. Working with us, you will be part of socially important tasks where you contribute to keeping Umeå 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 outside of work as well. Here you can experience what it's like to live and work in Umeå: Move - Umeå Municipality We are growing and may be looking for exactly you. Want more? We offer fair terms, good benefits, and excellent opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as work that is important for everyone living and working 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]
Nursing Assistant BUP 24-Hour Care
Region Västerbotten works to ensure that good health and sustainable development strengthen each other. We take responsibility for equitable welfare and for ensuring that research and innovation produce results. The Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinic is a regional clinic with outpatient units in Umeå, Lycksele, and Skellefteå. The clinic also includes BUP 24-hour care located in Umeå. Within the clinic, we work in multiprofessional teams and work in close collaboration with the patient's family and other networks. We are now seeking a nursing assistant for our 24-hour care in Umeå. We are driven to provide accessible, efficient, and equitable care for children with moderate to severe psychiatric conditions through our specialist expertise and warm approach. Our strength lies in our cross-functional working methods and our positive attitude toward new ideas and business development. We also work closely with schools, social services, and other clinics within healthcare to see the patient from a holistic perspective. Want to know more about us? Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bup_vasterbotten/ 1 position(s). JOB RESPONSIBILITIES As a nursing assistant with us, you contribute with knowledge and commitment that make people feel secure. In multiprofessional teams, we plan and implement care and treatment based on the patient's needs. We work closely with relatives, schools, social services, and other clinics within healthcare. The work involves a lot of dialogue with patients and guardians - both based on manual-based, psychoeducational materials and in everyday supportive conversations. With us, it may also include performing somatic status assessments, drug screening, and blood tests. We value collegial support and work according to RESIMA - a method for creating an environment that functions as well as possible and minimizes the risk of threats and violence, for both patients and staff. You will be offered supervision and further education based on the organization's needs. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for someone who is trained as a nursing assistant and is interested in working in child and adolescent psychiatric 24-hour care. Experience in the profession is a merit. We want you to be committed and have strong teamwork abilities, see opportunities and solutions since you have an important role in our team. You have the ability to prioritize between different tasks. The work requires good collaboration skills and high flexibility. Since nursing assistant is a protected title, you need to provide a certificate from the National Board of Health and Welfare, or alternatively a work 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. Employment type: Permanent employment. Duration: Permanent, Start date: By agreement. Working 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 and therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds. In preparing the recruitment process, we have taken a position on recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore strongly decline contact from media sales representatives, recruitment websites, and similar. If you have a protected identity and want to apply, please contact the recruiting manager and then submit your application documents by mail.
Psychiatric Nurse / Nurse BUP Västerbotten 24-Hour Care
Region Västerbotten works toward good health and sustainable development strengthening each other. We take responsibility for equitable welfare and for research and innovation delivering results. Are you a nurse passionate about making a difference for children and young people? At our Child and Adolescent Psychiatry unit (BUP), you'll have the chance to work based on the Convention on the Rights of the Child and modern psychiatry, where the child's best interests always come first. We offer you a workplace with engaged colleagues, strong cohesion, and the opportunity to together develop the future of child psychiatry. We believe that curiosity, positive energy, and drive contribute to both personal development and improved care. Here you'll have the opportunity to grow through mentoring, skills development, and further education. Together we create a good work environment and strong teamwork. Want to know more? Follow us on Instagram: bupvasterbotten https://www.instagram.com/bup_vasterbotten/ 2 position(s). WORK DUTIES As a nurse with us, you'll have a key role in improving quality of life for children and young people. Care is always provided in close collaboration with different professional groups, where the child or teenager and their family are at the center. The nurse in 24-hour care leads the nursing work, is responsible for patient conversations, medications, documentation, and care planning. You collaborate with patients, family members, and the team, and participate in quality and development work. You'll have a central leadership role in 24-hour care and the opportunity to influence the unit's development, always with the child's best interests in mind. Here you'll have the opportunity to develop both personally and professionally, while contributing to the unit's development. Through our collaboration with the university, you'll help drive knowledge development, particularly in new treatment methods. QUALIFICATIONS For this position you need to be a licensed Nurse. Further education in psychiatry is a merit, and experience working with children or young people is particularly desired. You are confident, independent, and flexible, and value collaboration and collegial support—good teamwork skills are fundamental in our teams. Employment type: Permanent position. Duration: Permanent; Start date: According to agreement. Work schedule: Shift work. Read more about our benefits for employees on our website https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner We strive for gender balance and see diversity as a strength, and therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds. In preparing for recruitment, we have made decisions regarding 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 materials by mail.
Healthcare and Social Services Coordinator for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Inpatient Care
Region Västerbotten works to ensure that good health and sustainable development strengthen one another. We take responsibility for equitable welfare and for ensuring that research and innovation deliver results. The Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic is a regional clinic with reception units in Umeå, Lycksele, and Skellefteå. The clinic also includes BUP inpatient care located in Umeå. Within the clinic, we work in interdisciplinary teams and our work is conducted in close collaboration with the patient's family and other support networks. We are now recruiting coordinators for our inpatient care unit in Umeå. We are driven to provide accessible, effective, and equitable care for children with moderate to severe psychiatric conditions through our specialized expertise and warm reception. Our strength lies in our cross-functional working methods and our positive approach to new ideas and service development. We also maintain close collaboration with schools, social services, and other clinics within healthcare to view the patient from a holistic perspective. Want to know more about us? Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bup_vasterbotten/ 2 position(s). JOB RESPONSIBILITIES As a coordinator with us, you contribute your knowledge and commitment to help people feel secure. In interdisciplinary teams, we plan and deliver care and treatment based on the patient's needs. We maintain close collaboration with relatives, schools, social services, and other clinics within healthcare. The work involves extensive dialogue with patients and guardians - both based on manual-based, psychoeducational materials and in everyday supportive conversations. We value collegial support and work according to RESIMA - a method for creating an environment that functions optimally and minimizes the risk of threats and violence for both patients and staff. You will be offered supervision and further training based on the service's needs. QUALIFICATIONS For this position, you need to hold a degree in social work. Previous experience as a coordinator, experience from healthcare, and licensure as a healthcare and social services coordinator are meriting. You are clear and confident in yourself, think innovatively and with solution-oriented approaches. You thrive working both independently and as part of a team. Collaboration and initiative skills, flexibility, and thoroughness are qualities we value. Your attitude contributes to a good work environment where we all work together to achieve the best care quality for our patients. You are skilled at prioritizing what is most important at any given moment and have the ability to maintain focus on the task. Does this sound interesting and does the description fit you? We welcome your application! Employment Type: Fixed-term contract. Duration: 6 months or longer, Start Date: According to agreement. Work Schedule: Daytime. Learn more about our benefits for employees on our website https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner We strive for equal gender distribution and view diversity as a strength, and therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds. In preparation for the recruitment process, we have made decisions regarding recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore strongly decline contact from media sales representatives, recruitment websites, and similar entities. If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, please contact the recruiting manager and then submit your application documents by mail.
Students for ITS
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 in several scientific fields. It was here that the groundbreaking discovery of the CRISPR-Cas9 gene scissors 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, it's about conducting research about – and within – a society in transformation. But also about delivering education for regions that need to expand rapidly and sustainably. This is simply where the future is being created. Are you interested in learning more? Read more about Umeå University as a workplace. Description Are you a student nearing completion of your studies in computer science, interaction and design, or systems science? ITS is looking for two to eight IT students from Umeå University who want to work part-time with us! ITS supports higher education and socially important research through IT. We believe that knowledge and facts help make our society better. Together we work so that researchers, students, and teachers – locally and nationally – can get their important work done. We are located in newly renovated premises in the House of Knowledge at Umeå University. Here we support each other when needed and we appreciate diversity and new perspectives. ITS, with our 250 employees, is a large and stable employer that offers many opportunities for career development. We work flexibly and goal-oriented in cross-functional teams where you meet many wonderful colleagues. Job Responsibilities As an employee at ITS as a student (amanuensis), you will get a personal mentor from ITS, the opportunity to combine studies with work experience, and a monthly salary. The part-time job suits you if you want to work as a developer in a development team in parallel with your part-time studies. Your work tasks will vary and may include participation in everything from operations and development teams to pure UX teams. We use a technology stack that includes .Net, Java, Windows, and Linux. Most of our teams follow basic agile principles. The work involves working both independently and in groups. Qualifications We are looking for someone who: Is a student in an educational program at Umeå University and has completed courses of at least 60 higher education credits. The field of study should be computer science, interaction and design, or systems science. A merit requirement is that you have worked summer and/or part-time at ITS. We see that you have a good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in Swedish and English. Good collaboration and initiative skills are qualities we consider self-evident in applicants. Everyone will be challenged according to their abilities and welcomed as one of the team. Terms The amanuensis position refers to 10–40% of a full-time position. Students admitted to education at basic or advanced level at a university or university college are eligible to be employed as an amanuensis. Employment must be carried out in parallel with studies. Working hours are scheduled on weekdays within office hours on weekdays, by agreement. Salary is paid according to the current local salary agreement for amanuensis positions at Umeå University. For amanuensis positions, employment can be for a maximum of one year at a time, but a total of no more than three years. We strive for continuity and would like to see you work as an amanuensis for more than one term. The employment runs between 2026-08-31 through 2027-01-17, or by agreement. Application Your application is submitted via the university's recruitment system Varbi, and must be received by Umeå University by 2026-08-13. In this recruitment, you apply with only your CV. In the application form, you will answer questions about why you are applying for the announced position and provide information about your competence and experience related to the announced position. We warmly welcome your application! Umeå University wants to offer an equal and equitable environment where open dialogue between people with different backgrounds and perspectives form the foundation for learning, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome people with different backgrounds and experiences to apply for the current position. To staffing and recruitment companies and to you as a salesperson: We respectfully but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies as well as sellers of additional job advertisements.
Rehabilitation Assistant/Nursing Assistant for the Therapy Pool, Umeå
The Rheumatology Clinic is a regional clinic with units in Umeå, Lycksele, and Skellefteå. Outpatient services are extensive, and the majority of patients have rheumatic inflammatory diseases requiring active medical treatment often combined with rehabilitation. The Umeå facility also includes a Therapy Pool where two people work. The operation consists of group training in the pool and the facility is primarily used by healthcare clinics and health centers. Rehabilitation assistants at the Therapy Pool lead the Rheumatology Clinic's groups together with physiotherapists, while other clinics using the pool have their own group leaders. We welcome you to work with us and help develop the Therapy Pool in Umeå. With us, you have the opportunity to influence and promote patient safety, quality, development, and a good work environment! 1 position(s). JOB DUTIES Handle healthcare administration in the form of cash/reception and registration in patient record systems. Each hour a new group of up to 20 people arrives for pool training. Assist with help during dressing and undressing, sometimes transferring in and out of the pool. Lead groups in water aerobics, approximately 1-2 groups per week. Be available in the pool hall and be able to act in case of any incidents. This requires good physical ability as the work is somewhat physically demanding. Continuous cleaning and maintenance of facilities during the day with high patient throughput. Ordering materials. The Therapy Pool is closed during Christmas/New Year and for two summer months for facility maintenance, and during this time you are part of the Rheumatology Clinic's holiday staffing. The position is a temporary contract from 2026-09-01 to 2027-06-30, with the possibility of extension. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for a person with previous experience from the healthcare sector. Nursing assistant certification is a requirement. You have the ability to work independently and have readiness to act in case of any incidents (e.g., illness, life-saving in the pool). You should be able to lead pool training groups in an inspiring manner, taking into account the limitations of various diseases. You do this in consultation with the clinic's physiotherapists as the training session is part of the healthcare treatment. Training is adapted based on functional limitations and disease picture. Swimming proficiency and knowledge of CPR and life-saving in the pool are a requirement. If you lack knowledge in CPR and life-saving in the pool, we can discuss how to address this. We have recurring training initiatives in this area. You should be service-oriented and have good interpersonal skills. You should be able to switch between different tasks within administration, patient contact and care, leading water aerobics sessions, as well as facility maintenance and cleaning. Good physical ability is a requirement. Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability. Employment form: Fixed-term contract. Duration: 6 months or longer, start date: 2026-09-01 or by agreement. Work hours: Daytime. Learn more about our benefits for working with us on the website https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner We strive for equal gender distribution and see diversity as a strength, and therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds. In preparing the recruitment process, we have made decisions regarding recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore firmly decline contact from media sales representatives, recruitment sites, and similar. If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, you should contact the recruiting manager and then submit your application documents by mail.
Nurse for Thorax Care Unit, Heart Center 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 produce 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 Cardiac and Vascular Clinic, Thoracic Surgery, Cardiology, Cardiac Intervention, Arrhythmia Unit, and Clinical Physiology and Center for Cardiovascular Genetics. We investigate, treat, and operate on patients from throughout the northern region with diseases of the heart, lungs, and coronary arteries. Through cross-boundary collaboration, efficient care pathways, continuous improvement, and competent staff, we can provide very high-quality care. We have approximately 400 employees at the Heart Center. On our Thorax Care Unit, 50 employees work in the roles of nurses, care service personnel, and nursing assistants around patients. We provide specialized care for patients undergoing surgery for heart, vascular, and lung diseases. Patients are cared for here both before and after surgery, and we have 18 care beds. Thorax has regional responsibility, which means patients come from all the northernmost counties and we operate on over 1000 patients/year. You are welcome to a unit with a good work environment, established routines, and a team that encourages innovative thinking. We offer varied and developmental work where your expertise is utilized for the benefit of the operation and the patient. If you choose to work with us, you will be met with several different pathways for your personal professional development. We are now seeking two nurses for our team for a temporary position from 2026-09-01 through 2027-08-31. Start date can be arranged at another time by agreement. If you are interested in working with us, we warmly welcome your application! 2 position(s). WORK TASKS As a nurse with us, you contribute to taking good care of others and helping people feel better. The work consists of patient care, documentation, medication administration, and monitoring of vital parameters, etc. Together with other care personnel, you work in a patient-safe manner and the work is performed both independently and in collaboration with colleagues. The work also includes contributing to development activities and supervising students. It is rewarding, varied, and challenging work where you have the opportunity to learn new things every day in a family-like work group. We always help each other and we have good collaboration with other professional groups. The focus is always on the patient. At the Thorax Care Unit, we care about personal development and therefore offer training in the form of theme days, internal education, and after a period of work, the opportunity to rotate toward an intermediate unit as well as the opportunity to apply for an intensive care nurse aspirant program. QUALIFICATIONS We are now seeking someone who is a licensed nurse. We value prior knowledge in cardiac care or surgical care, but it is not a requirement. What we are looking for in you is excellent teamwork skills. We expect you to be independent while also being organized and able to prioritize your work tasks. It is important that you have good communication skills with patients and colleagues. You contribute your expertise to help us find good solutions on our unit. Employment type: Fixed-term contract. Duration: 6 months or longer, start date: Starting from 2026-09-01 or by agreement, end date: 2027-08-31. Work schedule: Shift work. Read more about our benefits for those working with us on the website https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner We strive for equal gender distribution and see diversity as a strength and therefore welcome applicants from different backgrounds. In connection with the recruitment process, we have made decisions regarding recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore firmly decline contact from media sales representatives, recruitment 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.
Nursing Assistant, Psychogeriatrics, 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. Geriatric Center is a specialty clinic for patients in need of both acute and planned geriatric care and rehabilitation. A comprehensive assessment of the patient's medical, physical, mental, and social functioning in illness is performed by a team of multiple professions. Diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation are provided in inpatient and outpatient settings with the patient's individual needs in focus. Psychogeriatrics, Department 2, has 11 care beds and provides specialized psychogeriatric care, treatment, and rehabilitation for persons with cognitive diseases and behavioral and psychological symptoms in dementia (BPSD) regardless of age. Patient care and treatment are based on the patient's individual needs and take place within a well-functioning team. The department works with care strategies and person-centered care. We are now seeking a new colleague for a fixed-term position for the period September 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027. Is this you? Selection and interviews are ongoing—we welcome your application as soon as possible. 1 position(s). JOB DUTIES As a nursing assistant with us, you contribute knowledge and commitment that make people feel safe. Work as a nursing assistant includes care work together with nurses. You perform medical procedures based on the patient's condition and medical orders. You collaborate with other professionals in the care team, other healthcare providers, and the patient's relatives. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for someone with a certified nursing assistant diploma. We prefer that you have professional experience working with people with cognitive diseases. Beyond your care competence, we value your ability to collaborate, listen, and communicate with patients, relatives, and colleagues in the workplace. As a person, you are engaged and positive. We also see that you are interested in contributing your knowledge to develop activities within the clinic. Great weight will be placed on personal suitability. As of July 1, 2023, nursing assistant is a protected professional title. This means you need a certificate from the National Board of Health and Welfare to use the title nursing assistant in healthcare and elderly care. You apply for a certificate for the protected professional title of nursing assistant from the National Board of Health and Welfare. If you have already received this certificate, we ask that you include it with your application. Employment type: Fixed-term position. Duration: 3-6 months, start date: September 1, 2026, or by agreement. Work schedule: Shift work. Read more about our benefits for you as someone who works with us on the website https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner We strive for an equal gender balance and see diversity as a strength and therefore welcome applicants from various backgrounds. As part of our recruitment work, we have made decisions about recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore respectfully decline contact from media sales representatives, recruitment websites, and similar. If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, you should contact the recruiting manager and then submit your application documents by mail.
HR Specialist
Human Resources Department Would you like to work in a qualified and broad HR role where you can combine strategic development work with operational support and close collaboration with the business? With us, you will become part of an engaged HR unit where collaboration, knowledge exchange, and joint development are central. Our HR strategists, HR specialists, and HR administrators work together within the unit, along with other parts of business support and in close dialogue with the business to create professional, coordinated, and business-focused HR support. We are now seeking an HR Specialist with broad experience who wants to contribute to the development of our HR processes and provide qualified support to managers and the business on complex personnel-related matters. About the Job As an HR Specialist, you will work both operatively and strategically, providing qualified HR support to faculties, institutions, and departments. The role is broad and encompasses work within most HR processes, where you function as a trusted and independent support to managers on personnel and organizational matters. The work involves close collaboration with colleagues within the HR unit and with other functions within business support to ensure coordination and professional support to the business. You will also actively contribute to development work related to HR processes and business development. In this role, you will work broadly with matters such as competency supply, labor law, occupational environment, organizational change, collaboration, management support, and HR process development. You are expected to be able to switch between providing advice on complex individual cases, supporting planning and implementation, and participating in development initiatives that strengthen the business's conditions. Your Background Requirements We seek someone with a degree from a personnel management program or other education that the employer deems equivalent, plus at least three years of experience in qualified and broad HR work in an advisory role. You have experience providing qualified support to managers on personnel matters and feel confident independently handling both operational and strategic HR issues. You have a good understanding of labor law, legislation, collective agreements, collaboration with trade unions, and the processes that characterize HR work in a larger organization. Meritorious - Experience from the public sector, preferably a university or college - Experience working in complex organizations - Experience in development work within HR processes To succeed in this role, we see that you: - Have excellent collaboration skills and thrive in close cooperation with others - Communicate clearly and in a trust-building manner - Work independently and take responsibility for driving your work forward - Have the ability to build good relationships and contribute to a positive collaboration climate - Can prioritize, structure, and manage multiple matters in parallel - Express yourself well in Swedish and English, both orally and in writing, and are confident working in an international context Great weight will be placed on personal suitability. About Us The HR unit consists of approximately twenty employees and is one of three units in SLU's Personnel Department. The Personnel Department is part of business support at SLU and has a consultative role toward university management, faculties, institutions, and departments. We support managers and leaders so they can develop their activities, fulfill their assignments, and create attractive, sustainable workplaces where employees thrive and develop. The HR unit is located at SLU's three main locations in Uppsala, Umeå, and Alnarp, with the majority of employees and the HR unit manager based in Uppsala. The role involves both independent work and close collaboration with colleagues and your manager, including remotely. Our assignment is growing and we are looking for an experienced colleague who wants to contribute to our work. With us, you work independently, close to the business, with colleagues who share your assignment and challenges. Read more about our benefits and what it's like to work at SLU at https://www.slu.se/om-slu/jobba-pa-slu/ Placement: Umeå Employment Form: Permanent position. SLU may apply probation. Scope: 100% Start Date: By agreement. Application: Welcome to submit your application via the application button below by August 14, 2026. Questions about the position and its content can be directed by email to the recruiting manager during weeks 32-33. Trade Union Contact Persons: https://internt.slu.se/min-anstallning/facket/kontaktpersoner/ Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) has a key role in developing sustainable life, founded on science and education. Through our focus on the interactions between people, animals, and ecosystems and responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Main locations are Alnarp, Umeå, and Uppsala, but operations are also conducted at research stations, experimental parks, and educational facilities throughout the country. SLU has over 4,000 employees, 6,000 students and doctoral students, and an annual turnover exceeding 4.5 billion kronor. The university invests in attractive environments on its campus areas. We work toward an equal and inclusive work environment where open dialogue between people with different experiences forms the foundation for scientific rigor, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome people with different backgrounds and perspectives to apply for the current position.
Assistant Department Head, Clinical Pathology, Laboratory Medicine in Umeå
Region Västerbotten works to strengthen good health and sustainable development. We take responsibility for equitable welfare and ensure that research and innovation deliver results. Clinical pathology is part of Laboratory Medicine, a regional organization with operations in Lycksele, Skellefteå, and Umeå. Laboratory Medicine Västerbotten comprises approximately 520 employees and includes clinical pathology, clinical microbiology, infection prevention, clinical genetics, clinical immunology and transfusion medicine, clinical chemistry, biobank, and tissue facility. Through agreement, we have total responsibility for clinical pathology in Östersund, including medical management responsibility for immunology and transfusion medicine, clinical chemistry, and clinical microbiology. Our operations are accredited and we work according to the quality system based on this. At the clinical pathology laboratories, approximately 120 people work in Umeå and approximately 15 people in Östersund. Due to our rapid development and increasing number of analyses, staffing has been significantly expanded in recent years, and we are now also expanding on the management side. As a leader in Region Västerbotten, you have an important mission for both employees and residents in the region. To strengthen you in your leadership, you are offered support and guidance in line with our evidence-based leadership philosophy. This can range from clear frameworks and smart tools to development at group and individual levels. With good conditions for your leadership, you can motivate, develop, and create security for others. A region-wide review of management structure is underway, which means that the content may change. 1 position(s). RESPONSIBILITIES As assistant department head with us, you see the bigger picture and potential and take us forward boldly. In your leadership role, you act as a role model, work to create shared visions, and unlock initiative. You challenge and develop as well as encourage and make your employees visible. We are looking for assistant department heads for clinical pathology for the IMH (immunohistochemistry) and hematopathology sections respectively. You will serve as the immediate supervisor for staff with responsibility for staffing, employee conversations, salary discussions, and salary setting. You will also be responsible for administration in our personnel system, scheduling, and working for a good work environment and participating in rehabilitation together with the department head. You will be responsible for the daily operation and development of the sections in consultation with the department head and colleagues, and will have close collaboration with the medical director and other key functions in the operation. In your role, you will report to the department head. QUALIFICATIONS · Experience working in a laboratory and relevant higher education (e.g., natural science, biomedical analyst, or equivalent). · Experience with leadership, for example as a manager, project manager, or team leader. · Driven and solution-oriented. · Confident leader with good listening and communication skills. · Unpretentious, responsive, flexible, and good organizational ability. · Can work independently and in teams. · Advantageous with management experience and/or work at an accredited laboratory. · Proficiency in Swedish in both speech and writing. · Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability. Employment type: Permanent employment. Duration: Permanent, start date: Start date by agreement. Working hours: Daytime. Learn more about our benefits for you as an employee of 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 taken a position on recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore firmly decline contact from media sales, recruitment sites, and similar. If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, please contact the recruiting manager and then submit your application materials by mail.
Laboratory Technician - Clinical Pathology, Laboratory Medicine in 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. Clinical Pathology is part of Laboratory Medicine, a regional organization with operations in Lycksele, Skellefteå, and Umeå. Laboratory Medicine Västerbotten comprises approximately 520 employees and includes clinical pathology, clinical microbiology, infection control, clinical genetics, clinical immunology and transfusion medicine, clinical chemistry, biobank, and tissue facility. Through an agreement, we have overall responsibility for clinical pathology in Östersund, including medical management responsibility for immunology and transfusion medicine, clinical chemistry, and clinical microbiology. Our operations are accredited and we work according to the quality system on which Laboratory Medicine's accreditation is based. At the clinical pathology laboratories, approximately 120 people work in Umeå and approximately 15 people in Östersund. Thanks to our rapid development and increasing number of analyses, staffing has expanded considerably in recent years, and we have become a large group with strong cohesion, humor, and work satisfaction. We are now looking for you to work in an engaged team of colleagues on precision work with tissue samples. 1 position(s). JOB RESPONSIBILITIES As a laboratory technician with us, you provide important service and enable initiatives that contribute to an important part of our cancer care. Your tasks include: · Manage the pre-analytical phase of specimen handling · Specimen reception, registration in our patient data system, specimen preparation, and equipment maintenance · Perform routine maintenance, restocking of consumables, and cleaning · Work according to Laboratory Medicine's quality system Your placement will be at the Histopathology section, but you may also contribute to department-wide tasks and support other sections within Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Medicine in general. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for you who: • Have nursing assistant training or other equivalent education/experience. • Have good communication and collaboration skills. • Work carefully, methodically, with a service-oriented approach, independently, and take great responsibility for your work. • Can work independently according to established written procedures. • Have some computer experience and easily learn new knowledge. • Experience working with laboratory-related information systems is valued. • Experience from laboratory, hospital wards/primary care is an asset. • Great importance will be placed on personal suitability. Employment form: Fixed-term employment. Duration: 6 months or longer, start date: As soon as possible by agreement, end date: 2027-12-31. Working hours: Daytime. Read more about our benefits for those working with us on the website https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner We strive for balanced gender distribution and view diversity as a strength and therefore welcome applicants from different backgrounds. In preparing our recruitment, we have made decisions regarding recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore strongly request that you do not contact us via media sales representatives, recruitment sites, or similar. If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, please contact the recruiting manager and then submit your application documents by mail.