Description of the workplace:

Haugtun 6 is one of the home care services located near the city center in Gjøvik Municipality, based at the Haugtun Care Center. The Haugtun Home Care Service, Department 6, consists of 25 full-time equivalents, and our mission is to provide health and care services to people living at home. We serve a diverse group of clients, which contributes to a broad and constantly evolving range of expertise.

We are a dedicated and positive team looking for a colleague who is professionally curious and organized. As a specialized nurse, you will serve as the unit’s cancer liaison, with 20% of the position dedicated to this role.

You will have overall responsibility for the follow-up care of cancer patients within the unit. You will also participate in a cancer liaison group within the home care service, with regular meetings focused on professional development, sharing experiences, and reflection. If you’d like to contribute your knowledge and expertise to benefit service users, then you’re exactly the person we’re looking for.

Here, you’ll work alongside skilled and dedicated colleagues in a positive work environment characterized by collaboration. There are also opportunities to serve as a resource with specialized tasks within your own team, based on your interests and the team’s needs. 

The position currently involves a two-part shift schedule with work every third weekend.

Qualifications:

• Licensed as a nurse
• Advanced training and/or experience, or a desire for further training, in cancer care or palliative care
• Class B driver’s license
• Strong communication skills in Norwegian, both written and oral. 
• General ICT skills

Personal qualities:

• You are able to work independently, but also value the benefits of collaborating with others. 
• You are professionally engaged and committed to further developing the service
• A positive attitude toward service users and their families
• Personal suitability is emphasized
• A clean police background check must be provided

We offer:

• A young and positive work environment with skilled and dedicated colleagues.
• Varied work tasks with professional challenges
• Thorough training and follow-up
• Opportunities for continuing education within Gjøvik Municipality’s guidelines.
• Attractive loan and insurance plans through KLP
• One day per week is set aside for working in cancer care/palliative care
• Terms of employment in accordance with laws, regulations, and the collective bargaining agreement

Does this sound interesting? We look forward to receiving your application.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions regarding the position. 

Exceptions to public disclosure must be justified:

Gjøvik Municipality practices open recruitment, cf. the Public Administration Act § 11. This means that all applicants are listed on a public applicant list. There must be special circumstances to be granted an exemption, cf. Section 25 of the Public Administration Act.

Submit your application:

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. 

Link to the application form: Apply here