Would you like to help shape the nursing services of the future?

We are looking for a professionally dedicated, organized, and forward-thinking Nurse 1 who wants to contribute to quality, development, and excellent services for our patients. In this role, you’ll play a key part in strengthening our professional focus, ensuring effective procedures, and contributing to mentoring and professional development within the team.

We’re looking for someone who is confident in their nursing role, thrives on both clinical and administrative tasks, and is motivated by creating structure and fostering effective collaboration. You have an interest in team development, enjoy working with people, and want to be a source of support and a resource for colleagues in a varied and meaningful work environment.

With us, you’ll have the opportunity to influence, develop, and contribute to a work environment where professional quality, collaboration, and the needs of our residents are at the center.

Description of the workplace:

The workplace is located at the Nordbyen Care Center, where you’ll also find two nursing home units for people with dementia, a shared living community for people with dementia, day activity programs, and a café. 
The Nordbyen Home Care Service consists of approximately 24 full-time equivalents and is responsible for providing health and care services to people living at home.

The position is currently for daytime shifts on weekdays, with rotating shifts every third weekend.

Qualifications:

• Licensed as a nurse.
• Experience in home care is desirable and will be given special consideration.
• Good general understanding of ICT systems; Gjøvik Municipality uses the ICT programs Gerica, Gat, Visma, EQS, and Teams.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills. Strong oral and written communication skills in Norwegian.
• Class B driver’s license.
• Valid police clearance.

Job Responsibilities:

• Act as deputy to the department head in the head’s absence.
• Delegated professional responsibility.
• Close collaboration with primary care physicians, other partners in the municipality, and the specialist health service.
• Participate in the “Nurse 1” network within the municipality. 
• Facilitate and ensure that services are provided in accordance with standards and quality requirements for good nursing care, in consultation with the unit manager.
• Special responsibility for mentoring/training employees, students, apprentices, and trainees. 
• Plan and organize in-house training.
• Be a driving force for quality assurance of the service through professional development and ethical reflection. 
• Provide home health care in accordance with the user’s decision and the governing documents of the service area.
• Safeguard users’ needs and rights in collaboration with the user and their family members. 
• Document in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• Be a driving force for an inclusive and positive work environment.

Personal qualities:

• A high degree of professional pride and a commitment to providing excellent services on behalf of the employer.
• Trust-building qualities such as respect, honesty, teamwork, and a willingness to contribute to the service’s goal achievement.
• Ability to adapt, think innovatively, and be flexible.
• Possess strong skills in prioritizing tasks and working efficiently.
• Find motivation in working independently, but also contribute effectively when collaborating with others.
• Personal suitability, commitment, and a solution-focused approach are highly valued. 

We offer:

• A varied workday with little routine.
• A well-organized workplace with a focus on order.
• Great colleagues who are driving forces behind social initiatives.
• A focus on local labor-management cooperation and systematic, preventive health, safety, and environmental (HSE) work.
• Opportunities for continuing education in accordance with Gjøvik Municipality’s guidelines.
• Competitive loan and insurance plans through KLP.
  
• Free parking.

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.

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, or age.

Link to the application form: Apply here