Now hiering- Registered nurse wanted

Here we grow again! Therefore, we need more nurses to fulfill our obligations to our patients. 

With us you will work in a close environment, where you will have the opportunity to develop professionally in the Norwegian Public Health System and have the best nurse/patient ratio in Europe, with an average of 17.4 nurses per thousand inhabitants.

Join a growing organization that is passionate about caring for patients close to home.

The selected candidate will enjoy a busy ward at our dedicated medical department in Kongsvinger, Norway
Favorable work/life balance.
At Akershus University Hospital (Ahus) we are looking for those who are talented and inspired - those who seek opportunities to improve lives. We want you to find more than just a career here. We want you to make the extraordinary possible. 
The medical department in Kongsvinger is in a development phase where we are increasing our capacity to be able to treat the growing number of emergency patients in the vicinity. We are excited to add new nurses to our team. Our nurses provide care to their patients by administering medications, observing symptoms and progress, recording information and communicating with doctors and other health care providers.
Those who are new in our organisation and as a nurse in our wards will receive at least 3 weeks of supervision and training together with a more senior member of the staff to ensure that you feel safe working on your own.  
The department prides itself on being well-organized, having a quick turnaround time and a friendly working environment.

About Kongsvinger (approximately 17000 inhabitants), Norway.

Nestled at the banks of the Glomma river, Kongsvinger is ideal for outdoor adventurists and cultural enthusiasts. Here you can enjoy vibrant scenic beauty, rugged outdoor adventure, and exceptional opportunities to create lifelong memories. The city center is a short walking distance between the hospital and multiple daycare centers. You will also have the opportunity to rent a condo situated close to many of the attractions the city can offer. Oslo is about one hour away by train or car.

Akershus University Hospital HF is a workplace with great diversity. We see this as crucial for solving our many tasks in patient care, patient follow-up, research and teaching. We, therefore, welcome all applicants for vacant positions, and encourage everyone qualified to apply, regardless of identity and background. 

Duties and responsibilities:

• On our wards use we both, the concept of team-nursing and primary nursing. Primary nursing entails having overall responsibility for assigned patients on duty; medication management, examinations and systematic observations, care, pre-visits/visits, interaction with municipalities, next of kin contact, etc. 
  
• Nurses in in our team has a more comprehensive role, dedicating more time to each patient, and developing the more social and assistance facet of nursing. This makes you sentral to the patient’s progression.
  

Qualifications:

• University Degree in Nursing from an EU University.
  
• Be willing to relocate to Norway.
  
• EU citizenship or valid work permit for Norway.
  
• Previous work experience as a nurse is desirable, but not mandatory.
  
• Applicants who do not speak Norwegian, Swedish or Danish must acquire such skills within 24 month following their appointment and must be fluent in English in the interim period

We can offer:

• A challenging and friendly working environment
  
• Internal academic day every 6th week, where we invite speakers from both other organisations and also colleges
  
• Advantageous welfare conditions
  
• An inclusive workplace
  
• Help with finding a place to live and kindergarten if needed

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