Description of Operations

The Social Services Administration conducts activities governed by law, in accordance with the Social Services Act, the Health and Medical Care Act, and the Act on Support and Services for Certain Persons with Disabilities. Based on democratic principles, the Social Services Department is tasked with promoting people’s economic and social security, equality in living conditions, and active participation in society, while also providing quality care, health and medical care, and services to older adults, people with disabilities, and others who need societal support.  The Social Services Administration consists of the Assistance Unit, the Department of Care and Nursing, the Department of Functional Support, the Department of Home Care, the Management Support Organization, and the Health and Medical Care Organization. The Health and Medical Care Organization is responsible for services provided by nurses, occupational therapists, and physical therapists in both regular and special housing.

Job Responsibilities

As a licensed nurse working the afternoon/night shift in the Health and Medical Care Organization, you and a colleague will be responsible for health and medical care services in nursing homes and regular housing. The role involves coordinating high-quality care and support, where you will be part of a team working with the individual and their family. The role also includes providing guidance within the work team. You will work alongside a colleague in the afternoon but are part of a larger group of approximately 30 nurses. In the afternoon, you and a colleague will meet at the same location at the start of your shift, where you will plan your work before heading out to provide care. Most of the duties involve emergency interventions requested by phone from healthcare and care staff, but some scheduled interventions are also included.

Qualifications

Registered nurse; specialized training in geriatric care or experience in similar work is a plus. The ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team is essential. You should also be solution-oriented and able to see the big picture of the operation. Great importance is placed on personal suitability. A Class B driver’s license is required. Under the National Minority Languages Act, Gällivare Municipality is the administrative municipality for Sami, Meänkieli, and Finnish. Knowledge of any of these languages is a plus when applying for a position with Gällivare Municipality. 

Gällivare Municipality offers you:

• Wellness benefits in the form of strength training/group training/Dundret
• Wellness hour
• Access to the workplace’s “Well-being Allowance”
• Membership in GKFF (Gällivare Municipality’s recreational association)
• The opportunity to swap vacation time

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When you, as a social worker, registered nurse, occupational therapist, or physical therapist, move to Gällivare for work, we’ve gone the extra mile to make you feel truly welcome. https://gallivare.se/jobs-and-business/jobs-internships-and-volunteer-work-/working-in-social-services

Work Hours/Duration

Permanent position, afternoon shifts/night shifts. The schedule is largely set up with every other week working nights and every other week working afternoons.

Start Date / Application

Please include a resume and a copy of your ID with your application. Original documents must be provided upon request. Interviews may be conducted on an ongoing basis.

Start date to be agreed upon.

Application deadline: September 30, 2026

Salary

We use individual salary determination—please indicate your salary expectations.

Contact Information

Unit Manager Maria Wennberg 0970818723.

Union Representatives

Vårdförbundet 0970818000.

We look forward to receiving your application!