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, 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 registered nurse working afternoon/night shifts in the Health and Medical Care Organization, you and a colleague will be responsible for health and medical care services in nursing homes and ordinary housing. The role involves coordinating high-quality care and support, where you’ll 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 start your shift from the same location, where you will plan your work before heading out to provide care. Most of the tasks involve emergency responses requested by phone from healthcare and social services staff, but some scheduled visits are also included.

Qualifications

We are looking for a licensed nurse; additional training relevant to the position 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 organization. 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 (Gällivare Municipality’s recreational association
• Opportunity for vacation exchange

Work Hours/Duration

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

Salary

Monthly salary. We use an individual salary-setting process—please feel free to specify your salary expectations

Start Date / Application

Please include a resume, cover letter, 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: August 12, 2026

Information

Operations Manager Therese Oskarsson 0970818723

Unavailable weeks 29–32

Union representatives

Swedish Association of Health Professionals, Julia Engman Fahlen, 0970818000.

We warmly welcome your application!