General and/or specialized nurses

We are looking for both general and specialized nurses for different specialties for all three hospitals in Region Kalmar (Kalmar, Oskarshamn and Västervik). Working as a general nurse, you take responsibility for ensuring that medical prescriptions are completed and that patients receive the care they need. You also have a lot of contact with the patient´s relatives. Our team consists of a good mixture of both experienced and new colleagues with fresh knowledge from universities. Together we create a workplace with great commitment and participation, where everyone gets the opportunity to be involved and influence decisions. The position as a nurse includes working shifts (evenings, nights and weekends).

About Kalmar County: 

Kalmar County lies in the southeast of Sweden, nicely overlooking the Baltic Sea, which means you are working and living in beautiful nature surroundings. The county is a very popular summer destination with beautiful archipelago in the northern county and the popular island “Öland” in the south. Kalmar airport connects you to Stockholm and Frankfurt airport. If you prefer to take the train you can travel to other cities in Sweden as well as Copenhagen, Denmark.  The city of Kalmar, Oskarshamn and Västervik are all  great places for the whole family with many schools, activities, and outdoor life but also plenty of restaurants and shops. 

A licensed registered nurse (within EU/EES) with a great drive and the ability to see the bigger picture. You are a great team player with a positive attitude. You are curious to learn and want to grow in your profession as a nurse. Our motto is that the best interest of the patient always comes first. 

Before moving to Sweden we recommend you to reach B2 level in the Swedish language. Your license as a nurse needs to be recognized by the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare. 

Your employment will start with an introduction period. We provide further language studies in Swedish to reach the C1 level. If the trial period will be proved satisfactory , it will automatically turn into a permanent employment.  

All contracts follow local and national collective agreements. Salary are set individually depending on your qualification and experience.