Nurse – Lung and Geriatrics Ward (4 Positions)

About the role

Sykehuset Telemark is hiring four permanent full-time nurses for its lung and geriatrics ward in Skien. The ward has 20 beds, including three dedicated to acute geriatrics, and treats patients with both acute and chronic conditions, including cancer patients. Work involves investigation, acute treatment, follow-up of chronic conditions and palliative care, within two lung groups and one geriatric group. The shift pattern is a three-part rotation with work every third weekend.

Key responsibilities

• Nursing care for patients with lung and geriatric conditions, including acute and chronic courses
• Closely observe and clinically assess patients with complex needs
• Use and handle medical equipment as part of patient care
• Dokumentation according to current routines and guidelines
• Collaborate in multidisciplinary teams and guide nursing students

Required profile

• Norwegian authorisation as a nurse
• Good spoken and written Norwegian
• Basic digital skills; hospital experience is desirable but not required
• Structured, curious and collaborative, able to handle demanding situations professionally

What we offer

• Individualised three-week training programme with close support from experienced colleagues and specialist nurses
• Ongoing professional development and opportunities for more responsibility, such as group leader
• Digital competence plans, good pension and insurance arrangements
• Employee welfare, including discounts at DNT, sports facilities and social events

Applications must be made through Webcruiter, with certificates and transcripts attached as PDFs. The application deadline is 30 November 2026.