Haugtun Care Center is Gjøvik’s answer to a health center, and here you’ll find, among other things, a palliative care unit, a rehabilitation unit, a somatic short-term care ward, municipal acute care beds, respite care, rotating care, and short-term care beds. The care center has its own skilled doctors, and there is good nursing and professional staff coverage on-site.
The facility is currently undergoing a transition, with long-term beds being converted to short-term beds, which increases the need for more nurses.
At the time of writing, half of our beds have been converted to short-term beds, and we have patients with a variety of challenges and needs, which requires us to stay up to date professionally.
We need a nurse who is innovative, dedicated, and eager to help shape the direction of a department undergoing change.
You must have strong clinical skills and good collaboration skills; experience in short-term care units would be a major advantage, allowing us to benefit from any relevant experience you may have.
We recognize that the focus on task shifting will be a highly relevant topic going forward, and we are currently working on a project in collaboration with NAV where we are testing certain practical tasks that can be performed by unskilled staff. This will also provide greater opportunities for nurses and healthcare workers to focus on the patient and on their professional duties.
The department operates on a two-shift rotation and has been trialing new work schedules for nearly three years, including voluntary long shifts on weekends with work every fourth weekend.
It is also a department with a positive work environment, a high level of expertise, and a focus on professional practice and professional development. In this context, the department has, among other things, piloted the use of VR headsets for training purposes on topics such as first aid, CPR, violence, and threats. The department focuses on courses and training, including both in-person courses and e-learning courses.
The department has also adopted a significant amount of new assistive technology and is, among other things, currently implementing the use of “Night Owl” and other alert devices that are integrated with our wireless nurse call system.
In our experience, new hires enjoy working here and tend to stay, and interns who have completed their practical training in the department often return to take their certification exam with us. Students who have completed internships with us provide positive feedback on their time here and often extend their stay by becoming on-call substitutes afterward.
We aim to build a collaborative professional environment focused on helping each other succeed.
We look forward to receiving your application, and please feel free to apply even if you can start somewhat later than the stated start date.
Job Responsibilities:Nursing care and follow-up.
Guiding and assisting patients with care based on their needs.
Environmental care with a focus on the individual patient.
Technical nursing tasks, specimen collection, and responsibility for physician visits.
Monitoring and measuring patients’ vital signs, as well as other relevant measurements.
Medication management and medication reconciliation.
Use of assessment tools and documentation in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines.
Follow-up on tasks and planning using patient boards.
Serving as the primary nurse for multiple patients, in collaboration with the patient’s primary contact (health care worker).
Serving as a point of contact within a specific professional area.
May be assigned on-call duties and shift leadership responsibilities involving the coordination of work tasks and staff resources, as well as overall nursing responsibility.
Strive for good collaboration with patients, family members, and colleagues.
Chairing and participating in meetings.
Mentoring and training staff, students, and trainees.
Take responsibility for personal development and innovative thinking within the field and in the workplace.
Express interest in participating in courses to further professional development.
The position is based on a specific job description.
Qualifications:Licensure as a nurse in Norway is required.
Relevant continuing education and experience with this patient group are desirable but not required.
Strong computer skills and professional qualifications.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Norwegian.
Ability to work effectively both independently and in collaboration with colleagues.
Flexibility, initiative, and determination.
A positive attitude toward work.
Interest in and commitment to professional development and project work.
Personal suitability for the position, based on personal qualities, qualifications, and relevant work experience, will be emphasized in the hiring process.
A valid police clearance certificate is required.
Focuses on patient care, demonstrating empathy, patience, and a professional perspective.
Ability to provide guidance and focus on safeguarding the patient’s resources and autonomy.
Is solution-oriented, committed, and flexible, as well as willing to contribute and responsible.
Ability to work efficiently, thoroughly, and in a structured manner.
Strong collaboration and communication skills.
Contributes to a positive work environment and is mindful of personal presentation.
- Has a positive attitude toward work and a focus on personal presence.
An excellent work environment and an atmosphere where we look out for one another.
A focus on local labor-management cooperation and systematic, preventive health, safety, and environmental (HSE) work.
Exciting, interesting, and varied work tasks.
A strong professional environment with a focus on professional development.
Opportunities for relevant continuing education within Gjøvik Municipality’s guidelines.
Required training in specialized systems.
Salary by agreement.
Company sports team.
Good 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