The Biri Care Center was built in 2021 and is a beautiful building equipped with modern technology. The care center houses a nursing home, a shared living community, specialized services, home care services, and day activity programs for seniors. There is also a café open to everyone—a place designed to foster a sense of community in the local area. Biri Nursing Home consists of 16 beds for patients in the long-term somatic care unit. The facility has 16 full-time equivalents and employs approximately 50 staff members, including permanent employees and temporary staff.Night shift workers at Biri Nursing Home primarily work within the nursing home unit. There is a collaborative effort involving all night shift staff affiliated with Biri Care Center. At Biri Nursing Home, we have a positive and inclusive work environment. We strive for an environment characterized by a high degree of collaboration, a positive atmosphere, and professional expertise, where we work together to find solutions that are in the best interest of our patients. The position is a 62.44% permanent night shift role, currently requiring work every third weekend. Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure the patient’s needs and rights are met in collaboration with the patient and their family.
• Documentation in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• Nursing procedures and tasks.
• Medication management in accordance with applicable procedures.
• Provide guidance and instruction to colleagues, trainees, and students as needed.
• On-call duties and shift leadership responsibilities, which involve coordinating tasks and personnel resources, as well as overall nursing responsibility across the care center’s departments.

Qualifications:

• Valid nursing license.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, will be emphasized in relation to the patient population.
• A commitment to and interest in caring for individuals who require close care and support over the long term is essential.
• Ability to work independently.
• General ICT skills.
• Initiative and interest in professional development. Openness to trying out new ways of working.
• Personal suitability and relevant work experience will be emphasized.
• A valid police clearance certificate is required.

We offer:

• Dedicated and professionally skilled colleagues
• Necessary training in procedures, guidelines, and IT systems.
• Opportunities for continuing education in accordance with Gjøvik Municipality’s guidelines.
• Salary supplement for the Nurse 1 position—NOK 34,000; night shift supplement—NOK 20,000—for a full-time position.
• Pension plan through KLP.

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. the Public Administration Act, Section 25. 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