Job Description
We at the surgical department at the Harstad clinic are looking for you who are a nurse, nursing student or health professional to work with us in the summer of 2026.
The surgical department at the Harstad clinic is a ward with 28 beds. We are an acute surgical ward with specialties such as orthopedics, gastrosurgery, urology and cancer. This is a varied and active department, where the average length of stay is three days. The ward receives patients who need planned operations, and patients who need immediate care admission. We work closely interdisciplinary to give the patient the best treatment.
Summer temporary workers must expect to work across disciplines and training will be provided according to need. We work three-part shifts, and during the summer period, summer temporary workers work every other weekend. Applicants who can work the entire summer period will be prioritized. The current period for holiday substitutes is weeks .
Job duties
pre- and postoperative care
mobilization of patients
collaboration between different professional groups
communication with municipalities for patients who need municipal help when leaving the hospital
various nursing procedures and clinical observations
information and guidance for patients and their relatives
infusion therapy, antibiotics, fluid therapy, pain relief and medication management
documentation in the electronic patient record DIPS Arena
medication management and registration in the electronic medication curve Metavision
### Qualifications
Applicants must have a good command of Norwegian, both spoken and written, for proper professional practice.
Competence in the Dips Arena medical record system and experience from a similar department is desirable, but this is not a requirement, as individual training will be provided.
Norwegian authorization as a nurse, a certificate as a health professional or confirmation of completion of the 1st year of nursing education is required.
Personal characteristics
We are looking for someone who is professionally interested and can contribute positively to our great working environment
You have the ability to work independently and are solution-oriented.
Personal suitability for the position will be emphasized.
We offer
salary in accordance with current collective agreements and agreements
favorable pension and insurance schemes
exciting and challenging tasks in an inclusive and good working environment
Contact informationKatrine Kind, Unit Manager, Toril Nilssen, Registered Nurse, Place of workSt. Olavs gate Harstad
Key information:Employer: University Hospital of Northern Norway HF
## Reference number: Fulfillment rate: 100%
Temporary position
## Start date: 15.06.2026
## End date: 30.08.2026
## Application deadline: 15.03.2026
## About the employer:
University Hospital of Northern Norway HF (UNN) offers the population in the northernmost part of the country medical diagnostics and treatment at our hospitals in Tromsø, Narvik, Harstad and Longyearbyen. We are the university and regional hospital for all of Northern Norway, and our vision "With the patient - for the patient" reflects that we at UNN will play a team with the patients.
The approximately 6,500 employees at UNN work according to the values of quality, safety, respect and teamwork. The latter emphasizes the importance of good internal interaction, and having close and good cooperation with municipal health services, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Helse Nord RHF and other health enterprises in the region. Read more about us at unn.no.
UNN has a special responsibility for arranging health services for the Sami population. Positive emphasis will be placed on whether the applicant has competence in Sami language and/or culture.
UNN wants to be an employer that reflects the diversity of society and that exploits the potential of the overall competence in the population. We therefore encourage all qualified candidates to apply for a job with us. UNN is working to realize the government's inclusion effort that 5% of permanent new appointments should be people with disabilities or gaps in their CV.
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