Unit Manager, HSL - Elderly Care Type of Employment Full-time
Job position Head of Department, Health Care
Work model On location
Application due date 16 November 2026
Are you the one? At the Municipality of Boden, you’ll be part of community development and work on solutions for a sustainable future. You’ll find support, trust, and opportunities to grow—alongside dedicated colleagues.
We believe in daring to try new things and offer secure working conditions as well as meaningful work, both in your professional role and as a person.
Learn more about what we offer at www.boden.se/jobbaiboden
1 position(s).
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
As a unit manager, you are responsible for leading licensed staff (nurses and rehabilitation staff) in our senior living facility.
You will ensure that care is provided in accordance with quality standards, laws, regulations, and municipal guidelines, with the goal of providing safe, secure, and dignified care for residents. The “Individual Needs First” (IBIC) approach and person-centered care must be integral to the operation.
You will be responsible for staff, the budget, and the work environment, as well as for resource planning.
You will work toward the established goals of the organization and collaborate with other unit managers and the team at each senior living facility to achieve these goals together.
You will also collaborate with other operations and with various groups within and outside the municipality, based on collaboration agreements. Plan for development together with the operations manager and unit managers as part of the long-term change and follow-up efforts within the operational area. Monitor research and development in the field, conduct external environment analysis, and contribute to methodological development. Develop work methods and procedures that promote high patient safety in collaboration with licensed staff and other team members.
The EC HSL reports directly to the Operations Manager, is a member of the operations management team, and adopts a proactive and driven approach, supporting both the unit managers’ quality initiatives and the Operations Manager’s strategic quality responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
We are looking for someone with a college degree that the employer deems relevant to the position, as well as managerial experience and experience leading and driving change initiatives.
Your leadership style fosters engagement and participation within the workgroup. You have the ability to take initiative and responsibility in your professional role and are interested in advancing healthcare issues and exploring new perspectives. We work together and benefit from each other’s differences. The position requires a Class B driver’s license.
It is advantageous if you are a licensed nurse or have previously served as a manager in a healthcare operations setting.
Employment Type: Permanent position.
Duration: Permanent; Start Date: To be agreed upon.
Boden is a modern small town at the heart of the green transition. Here, we are building the society of the future with sustainable solutions for housing, business, and everyday life. The municipality plays a key role in the region’s development, with easy access to both the city, nature, and two river valleys. This is what we call “local living.”
As an employee with us, you’ll become part of a growing community. We offer an environment where you can grow in your role, where ideas are encouraged, and where you make a difference—both for the people here and for the future.
When applying for a job with us:
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• You’ll be covered by a collective bargaining agreement and have access to a wellness allowance and wellness hours
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• We actively promote diversity and strive for an even gender and age distribution
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