Description of the workplace:

Haugtun Care Center is located in downtown Gjøvik. The care center includes four nursing home units, 24-hour staffed assisted living facilities, and bases for home care and specialized services. This position is based in Ward 3CD at Haugtun Care Center.

3CD consists of a somatic short-term care ward with 16 short-term care beds and 4 KAD beds (municipal acute inpatient beds). The unit admits patients ready for discharge from the hospital, and the primary target group consists of somatic patients requiring active treatment and medical follow-up. There is a wide variety of patient diagnoses and needs. The job duties are also varied, and you must enjoy working in a busy, fast-paced unit. KAD beds are emergency care beds where the emergency room and primary care physicians admit patients for shorter courses of treatment as an alternative to hospitalization.

The department has a strong interdisciplinary professional and work environment with excellent opportunities for professional development. If you enjoy new challenges and a varied and exciting workday, this is the job for you.

Shift Schedule: Split shift schedule with work every third weekend. The position includes one additional weekend every 12 weeks, corresponding to 5 out of 12 weekends; additional pay is provided for working extra weekends. 

This is a temporary position lasting through August 2027, with the possibility of extension. 

Job Responsibilities:

The job responsibilities are varied and exciting, with a primary focus on medical care, rehabilitation, and palliative care.

• Caring for patients and performing daily tasks in the ward

• Documentation, updating care plans, and IPLOS/ADL

• Observation, specimen collection, and technical nursing tasks

• Administering medication and implementing interventions for patients

• Conducting various patient assessments for diagnostic purposes

• Follow up on tasks related to patient admission and discharge

• Teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration

• Ensuring high-quality palliative and end-of-life care

• Patient safety, patient involvement, and work with family members

• May be assigned additional responsibilities, such as serving as a point of contact for laundry, rehabilitation, etc.

• Participate in and represent the department at meetings, such as interdisciplinary meetings and collaborative meetings with patients and their families

• Mentoring and training of new employees and students

• Participate in professional development/teaching and take responsibility for staying professionally current

• Contribute to an inclusive and positive work environment

Qualifications:

• Valid certification as a nursing assistant or healthcare worker is required; relevant continuing education is desirable

• Personal suitability is strongly emphasized, and we are looking for someone with good teamwork skills, who is positive, committed, and has a strong work ethic.

• You must enjoy working in a busy, fast-paced department and have the ability to take on tasks and be a driving force in the department

• You must be able to quickly familiarize yourself with new tasks, work independently, and thrive in unpredictable situations

• You must have a positive attitude toward work, enjoy working with people, and be good at building relationships

• An interest in and commitment to rehabilitation is an asset, as is knowledge of palliative care and end-of-life care

• An interest in professional development, reflection, and mentoring

• Flexibility, stability, and a well-organized approach to work

• Experience/knowledge of various assessment tools, specimen collection, vital signs, and interventions for short-stay patients

• Strong oral and written communication skills in Norwegian

• Strong computer skills

• Requirement for an approved police background check

We offer:

• Exciting, interesting, and highly varied work tasks in a positive interdisciplinary work environment

• An inclusive and supportive work community

• Effective training and follow-up procedures

• A strong professional environment, with effective procedures for professional development and in-house training

Exceptions to public disclosure must be justified:

Gjøvik Municipality practices a policy of greater transparency, cf. the Public Administration Act § 11. This means that all applicants are listed on a public applicant list.

Special circumstances must exist to be granted an exemption, cf. Section 25 of the Public Administration Act.

Submit your application:

All applications must be submitted electronically via our application system.

We strive for a diverse work environment and encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of gender, ethnic background, religion, disability, age, or sexual orientation.

Link to the application form: Apply here