The Home Care Service in Ringsaker is responsible for providing home-based health and care services to the residents of Ringsaker. The position being advertised is currently part of Zone 1, based in Brumunddal.

The Home Care Service focuses on providing patients with high-quality services and facilitating comprehensive care throughout all stages of life. We focus on prevention and coping, and our employees are a key resource for achieving this.

Our vision is to become “Norway’s best home care service”, and we want you—if you’re eager to contribute to this—on our team!

We are hiring:

Two nurses in full-time (100%) permanent positions in the Home Care Services Unit, Zone 1.

Two nurses in full-time (100%) temporary positions, for up to 12 months.

We’re looking for a colleague who is dedicated, loyal, flexible, and adaptable. You must be highly independent and able to handle a varied and at times unpredictable workday, a fast pace, and sudden changes. We expect you to be a positive and active contributor to our work environment. The unit is currently in the process of consolidating several departments within home care services, and we are therefore looking for a nurse who, in addition to other responsibilities, is also interested in actively contributing to this effort and helping to further develop the service. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Home nursing care tailored to the individual’s needs
• Performing various specialized nursing procedures
• Medication management
• Assessment and clinical evaluation of patients
• Follow-up of safety alarms and emergency medical assessments for patients experiencing changes in their clinical condition
• Close dialogue and interdisciplinary collaboration internally and with other care providers
• Documentation and maintenance of patient records
• Primary/secondary responsibility for individual patients
• Defined areas of responsibility within the department/unit based on needs, expertise, and areas of interest
• Mentoring and in-house training of colleagues, nursing students, and new employees
• Participation in collaboration and treatment meetings

Qualifications:

• Norwegian nursing license
• Completed continuing education in wound care or currently enrolled in such a program is a plus, but not a requirement
• Experience in home-based care is desirable; alternatively, other relevant experience as a nurse
• Experience with change processes and reorganization is an advantage, but not a requirement
• Experience with younger patients and patients with complex needs, including substance abuse and/or mental illness, is a plus but not a requirement
• Class B driver’s license

Personal qualities:

• Good teamwork skills and flexibility
• Positive attitude and solution-oriented mindset
• Ability to work efficiently and prioritize when necessary
• Active contributor in the workplace and professional community
• Ability to work independently and take responsibility for various areas of expertise
• Loyal and conscientious
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Personal suitability is emphasized.

We offer:

• The opportunity to help further develop home care services in Innlandet’s largest municipality, as well as its professional standards and scope
• A professionally skilled and highly competent team of friendly colleagues, exciting challenges, and increasingly advanced tasks that require professional expertise and a keen clinical eye
• A high degree of independence and professional responsibility
• A social and positive work environment
• Opportunities for additional professional responsibility within various specific fields
• Free access to various professional development initiatives via e-learning, course offerings, in-house training, etc.
• Thorough training and a mentoring program during the probationary period
• Generous pension plans

Salary/terms:

Annual salary for a full-time position: Registered Nurse: 570,400 – 664,900*; Registered Nurse Specialist: 611,400 – 698,200* (* The annual salary includes a local recruitment bonus of NOK 25,000.)

Day/evening shifts, currently including work every third weekend.

Other:

A recent police background check must be presented before starting the position (no older than 3 months). Electronic applications and resumes must be submitted via our website. Certificates and diplomas must be uploaded as attachments to the application. In the event of internal promotions or other vacancies within the department resulting from the hiring process, the pool of eligible applicants may be used to fill part-time positions or temporary assignments.

Pursuant to Section 25 of the Public Administration Act, information about an applicant may be excluded from the public list of applicants if the applicant requests it. Please note that an application may be made public even if the applicant has requested not to be included on the list of applicants. In such cases, the applicant will be notified of this.