Haugtun Care Center is located in downtown Gjøvik and consists of four nursing home units, in addition to home care services and specialized services. The care center also serves as the base for Gjøvik Municipality’s own nursing home physicians.
Ward 2AB is a short-term and respite care ward with 13 beds that provides services to people with dementia. The unit has both nurses and healthcare assistants—with and without advanced training—who are committed to ensuring a good quality of life for the patients. The unit works closely with a physician and has physician visits two days a week.
Are you a nurse who enjoys working in elder care and is passionate about providing professional and dignified care for the elderly? Then Haugtun 2AB might be a good choice for you.
Job Responsibilities:The duties are varied and exciting, with a primary focus on nursing care, cognitive assessments, end-of-life care, patient participation, working with family members, and medication management.
The duties include, among other things, the following:
Serving as the primary nurse for one or more patients in collaboration with other staff members.
Technical nursing tasks, specimen collection, and responsibility for physician visits, as well as other referrals to a physician or the emergency medical service.
Environmental care with a focus on the individual patient.
Monitoring and updating tasks via patient boards.
Following procedures in accordance with the patient care pathway.
Use of assessment tools.
Work with family members.
Medication management.
Responsibility for chairing and participating in meetings.
Mentoring and instructing colleagues, students, and trainees.
Striving for good collaboration with patients, family members, and colleagues.
Documentation in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines.
Responsibility for professional development and innovation within the field and in one’s work.
Contribute to maintaining a positive work environment.
On-call duties.
Stay professionally up to date.
The position involves a 2-shift rotation with work every third weekend.
Qualifications:License as a Norwegian registered nurse.
Relevant continuing education and experience with this patient population are desirable but not required.
Possess strong ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently.
A positive attitude toward work and colleagues.
Interest in and commitment to professional development.
Be positive, willing to persevere through change processes, and a good team player.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, and good computer skills.
Interest in assistive technology.
Personal suitability is emphasized.
A valid police background check is required.
We are looking for a colleague who is positive and solution-oriented, and who enjoys finding solutions to everyday challenges. You have strong communication skills and are friendly and generous toward colleagues, patients, and their families. In addition, we are looking for a colleague who sets priorities well; you know how to handle challenging situations and manage a heavy workload. You work in an organized manner, both independently and as part of a team. You also have the ability to share your experience and knowledge with those around you and maintain a positive attitude toward your work.
We offer:A positive work environment with a focus on professional development.
Varied and exciting work tasks.
Opportunities for continuing education in accordance with Gjøvik Municipality’s guidelines.
You will be warmly welcomed and receive thorough training in the unit’s procedures, tasks, and specialized systems.
Salary to be negotiated.
Pension plan through KLP.
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