Description of the workplace:

The Biri Care Center is located between Gjøvik, Lillehammer, and Hamar. The care center consists of a base for home-based services, day activity programs for seniors and day activity programs for people with cognitive impairment, 26 round-the-clock care beds in the yellow and red wings, 16 nursing home beds, and 16 beds with 24-hour care services, as well as a café open to staff, clients, and the general public. 

The Biri Home Care and Day Center consists of a large team of nurses and skilled care workers who provide health care and assistance to people living at home in accordance with the Act on Health and Care Services in the Municipality, based on individual decisions for service users of all ages.

Rotating weekend shifts based on the following percentage of full-time employment:

• 12.21% x 2
• 15.38%
• 19.1%

Job duties:

• Provide health care in the home in accordance with users’ individual decisions and the governing documents of the service area.
• Provide practical assistance based on individual decisions.
• Documentation in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• Guidance/training of employees, students, and trainees.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration within one’s own municipality and externally.
• Safeguarding the user’s rights in collaboration with the user, family members, and others.
• Advocate for quality assurance and patient safety within the service.
• Advocate for professional development and ethical reflection.
• Responsibility for seeking advice, assistance, and guidance when needed.
• Responsibility for personal development and innovative thinking within the profession and in the workplace in general.
• Acting as a driving force for an inclusive and positive work environment.   
• Responsible for specific tasks in the department as agreed.

Qualifications:

• You have a degree in a health-related field; students currently enrolled in a 3-year health-related degree program may apply.
• You have relevant practical experience.
• You are able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• You are flexible and solution-oriented.
• You stay up to date professionally.
• You have a positive attitude toward service users and recognize the value of innovation and assistive technology.
• You have relevant computer skills. (Gerica case management system, Gat shift scheduling system).
• You must be proficient in Norwegian, both in written and oral communication and documentation.
• You must provide a police clearance certificate with no criminal record.
• We will place emphasis on personal suitability during the hiring process.
• You have a driver’s license for passenger vehicles.

We can offer:

• An exciting and rewarding position.
• Emphasis will be placed on personal suitability during the hiring process.
• You have a driver’s license for passenger vehicles.

We offer:

• An exciting and supportive professional environment.
• Varied work tasks with professional challenges.
• Opportunities to participate in courses, both internal and external, through the Regional Competency Collaboration.
• The position involves a rotation schedule with work every third weekend, and possibly one additional weekend in a 12-week rotation.
• Terms of employment in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and the collective bargaining agreement.
• Pension plan through KLP.
• Free parking
• Biri has a new daycare center and school, as well as an active sports club offering many activities. 

Gjøvik Municipality practices a policy of greater transparency, cf. Section 11 of the Public Administration Act. This means that all applicants are listed on a public applicant list. Special circumstances must exist to be granted an exemption, cf. the Public Administration Act § 25.

All applications must be submitted electronically via our application system. Certificates and diplomas should not be submitted, but should be brought to any interview.

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.