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 Care and Nursing, the Department of Functional Support, the Department of Home Care, as well as the Management Support Organization and the Health and Medical Care Organization. The Health and Medical Care Organization is responsible for services provided by registered nurses, occupational therapists, and physical therapists in both regular and special housing facilities.

We are now seeking a registered nurse for special housing, based at Enen. 

Job Responsibilities

As a registered nurse, you will be responsible for health and medical care services in nursing and care homes. 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 to the work team. As a day shift nurse, you will serve as the nurse in charge of patient care. There are a total of 34 nurses in the team, distributed across various areas. We work closely with colleagues and the nurse in charge of medical care at the municipality.

Qualifications

We are looking for a licensed nurse; additional training relevant to the position or experience in similar work is a plus. You should be comfortable working independently but also confident in your ability to work as part of a team with other staff members, and ideally be solution-oriented. Great importance is placed on personal suitability.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.

A Class B driver’s license is required.

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.
• The option to exchange vacation days.
• Gällivare Municipality offers reduced working hours to all permanent nurses within the Social Services Department.

Work Hours/Duration

Permanent, full-time daytime position with some weekend work. A probationary period may apply.

Salary

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

Start Date / Application

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

Start Date: October 1, 2026, or as agreed.

Application deadline: August 15, 2026.

Information

Operations Manager, Therese Oskarsson

Tel 0970–818723.

Union Representatives

Swedish Association of Health Professionals (Vårdförbundet) Julia Engman Fahlen, tel: 0970-818000.

We warmly welcome your application!