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 has 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 and users of the night service. This is an 80% permanent position, with work every third weekend; however, it is possible to arrange to work every fourth weekend with long shifts, for which extra compensation is paid. Job Responsibilities:

• Safeguard the patient’s needs and rights 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 work 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 intensive 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 within Gjøvik Municipality’s guidelines
• Pension plan through KLP.

Exceptions to public disclosure must be justified: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. 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