Make a difference every day!

Would you like to work closely with patients over the long term and be an important part of the team at a nursing and care home? As a nurse with us, you’ll have an independent and meaningful job where you contribute to safety, continuity, and quality care for people with extensive health and care needs.

We’re now looking for three nurses for permanent positions: 

• 2 nurses for the Väst-Teg nursing and care home.
• 1 nurse for the Dragonens nursing and care home. 

In your application, please indicate which workplace you are most interested in.

Your new workplaces

Väst-Teg

Väst-Teg is a newly built, modern nursing and assisted living facility with 120 apartments spread across 12 units. The facility features bright and well-designed spaces, spacious balconies, a café, a glass-enclosed patio, and a garden for outdoor recreation. 

Dragonen

The Dragonen nursing and assisted living facility is located on Dragonfältet, close to downtown Umeå and public transportation. The facility has 96 apartments spread across 12 units. There are two large patios, spacious balconies on every floor, and ample opportunities for outdoor activities.

About You

We are looking for a licensed registered nurse. Experience or advanced training in community nursing, geriatric care, palliative care, or psychiatry is a plus. You are comfortable working with digital systems and have strong written and spoken Swedish skills. You thrive in an independent work environment while also valuing collaboration and having the ability to coordinate and oversee care efforts.

As a person, you are confident in your professional role and maintain a professional and positive demeanor toward patients, family members, and colleagues. You contribute to a positive work environment, are happy to share your knowledge, and are open to learning from others. Great importance will be placed on personal suitability.

A Class B driver’s license is required for these positions. There may be pets and people who smoke in the workplaces. 

Working with Us

With us, you’ll become an important part of an organization where different professions collaborate under one roof, offering excellent opportunities for close cooperation and continuous professional development. Our nursing and assisted living facilities offer round-the-clock care focused on the residents’ individual needs. You’ll work closely with patients and the team, follow their progress over time, and contribute to their sense of security, continuity, and a better quality of life. We take a person-centered and health-promoting approach, with the goal of strengthening each individual’s independence and providing safe, high-quality care.

We prioritize work-life balance with sustainable working hours and healthy schedules. As a nurse, you’ll work day shifts with weekend duty every sixth weekend.

Your role as a nurse is to assess, plan, implement, and follow up on healthcare interventions based on each patient’s situation. You’ll work closely with patients, their families, nursing staff, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and doctors from the region to create the best possible conditions for safe and coordinated care. 

You’ll plan your work together with your colleagues and enjoy a varied and independent role where no two days are alike. Supervising and training students and nursing staff is also part of your role.

With us, you’ll work independently—but never alone. Do you want to make a difference every day? Then you’re warmly welcome to join us!

We offer

Umeå Municipality offers individualized onboarding based on your experience and needs, as well as opportunities for continuing education and professional development. We prioritize work-life balance with sustainable working hours and healthy schedules. As a nurse, you’ll work day shifts with weekend duty every sixth weekend. 

We also offer:

• varied and meaningful work
• close collaboration and support from nursing colleagues and other professionals
• competitive and individualized pay
• the option to swap vacation days
• a wellness allowance
• a company bike.  

Other Information

Interviews, screening, and hiring may take place on an ongoing basis, so don’t wait to submit your application. 

As a final step in the recruitment process, before a job offer is made, you will need to provide an extract from the police criminal records database. 

We warmly welcome your application—we look forward to learning more about you and what you can contribute here at Väst-Teg or Dragonen! 

About the City of Umeå

The City of Umeå is the region’s largest employer, with over 13,000 essential employees. Our organization is divided into nine departments, and together we work to ensure that Umeå grows thoughtfully. Our core values are based on a citizen-centered approach, transparency, trust, and continuous improvement. With us, you’ll work on missions that are vital to society, helping to ensure that Umeå remains a safe, secure, and fun place to live.

Umeå is northern Sweden’s largest city, offering a rich variety of experiences and opportunities. We’re a city of associations and culture that offers a richer life even outside of work. Here, you can learn what it’s like to live in Umeå: Moving to Umeå Municipality

Our team is growing, so maybe we’re looking for you? Do you want more, too? We offer fair working conditions, great benefits, and excellent opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as jobs that are important to everyone who lives and works here. We look forward to hearing from you.