Description of Operations

The Social Services Administration carries out activities mandated 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 Administration shall promote 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 Health and Social Care, the Department of Functional Support, the Department of Home Care, as well as the Management Support Organization and the Health and Medical Care Organization. As a Quality and Education Nurse, you will combine clinical work with development work in the area of patient safety within the Health and Medical Care Organization of Gällivare Municipality. You will be part of our healthcare management team alongside the nurse in charge of medical care, the rehabilitation coordinator, the unit manager, and the operations manager. The unit’s mission focuses on special housing for the elderly, LSS (Support and Service Act), and patients living in community-based housing.

Job Responsibilities

Would you like to help shape the future of municipal healthcare? With a focus on quality, patient safety, and preventive care. Then we have the perfect position for you!

The role of Quality and Education Nurse will be entirely operational, with responsibility for coordinating the quality assurance work carried out by the Health and Medical Care Organization. The position includes two areas of responsibility: you’ll focus partly on quality assurance and partly on clinical work within the organization. You’ll work closely with the Medical Director (MAS), the unit manager, and registered nurses to ensure quality and patient safety at the operational level.

Qualifications

• We are looking for a Registered Nurse or a Specialist Nurse in this field.
• Experience in municipal health and medical care is a plus
• 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.
• You have a good understanding of laws and guidelines in the field of health care.
• Experience with quality development and improvement initiatives is preferred.
• Basic computer skills and experience working with various types of IT programs to support your work. Knowledge of programs such as Lifecare and Pulsen Combine is a plus.
• Great importance is placed on personal suitability.
• Driver’s license: Class B required.

Work Hours/Duration

Permanent, full-time (100%) position. Work hours: mornings, afternoons, weekends. A probationary period may apply.

Salary

Monthly salary; we use individual salary determination—please indicate your salary expectations in your application.

Start Date / Application

Please include a resume 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: August 12, 2026

Information

Operations Manager Therese Oskarsson, tel: 0970-81 8723. Unavailable weeks 29–32.

MAS Yvonne Östberg, tel. 0970-818930. Unavailable weeks 26–29.

Union representatives

Swedish Association of Health Professionals Julia Engman Fahlén, tel. 0970-818000.

Gällivare Municipality offers you:

• Wellness benefits in the form of strength training/group training/Dundret
• Wellness hour
• Take advantage of the workplace’s “Well-being Allowance”
• Membership in GKFF (Gällivare Municipality’s recreational association)
• The option to exchange vacation days for days off

We warmly welcome your application!