We are seeking a clinical nurse specialist for the Gynecological-Obstetric Department D, Odense University Hospital.

Are you passionate about gynecological nursing – and do you want to help shape the future of patient pathways?

We are looking for a clinical nursing specialist for the Gynecological Obstetric Department D, Odense University Hospital.

Focus: holistic and general gynecological team

Women's health has gained increased attention, and we want to translate that momentum into even better nursing and patient pathways.

In the Gynecological Obstetric Department D we have high professional ambitions. We work purposefully with evidence-based nursing, quality and development, where patients' and relatives' needs and perspectives are central.

At the same time, the health reform and The New OUH give us reason to think big and rethink both patient pathways, collaboration and organization.

Therefore we are seeking a professionally strong and development-oriented clinical nursing specialist, who is passionate about the close clinical practice and wants to influence the future of gynecological nursing.

About the Gynecological Department

The Gynecological Department handles assessment, treatment and care of women with both benign and malignant gynecological disorders. The department consists of a ward and outpatient clinics, where patients are received for:

• kurgical gynecological procedures and postoperative courses
• gynecologic cancer (gyn-oncology) with associated diagnostic workup and treatment courses
• complex, chronic gynecological conditions, including for example endometriosis and pelvic disorders
• acute gynecological issues

The inpatient ward houses both acute and planned admissions, and we work with high patient throughput, short pathways and close involvement of patients and relatives.

The outpatient clinic handles diagnostics, control visits and follow-up, where outpatient contact and cross-sector collaboration are central.

General gynecological pathways range from shorter, uncomplicated treatment courses to more complex, often cross-sector pathways.

You will play a central role in strengthening nursing quality and the coherence of pathways across our sites in Odense and Svendborg – for inpatients, day surgery and outpatient patients.

A special responsibility for general gynecology

You will have your primary professional responsibility within general gynecology, where we handle evaluation and treatment of Women of all ages with:

• Menstrual and bleeding disorders
• Benign conditions including cysts and fibroids
• Endometriosis and adenomyosis
• Infections and inflammatory conditions
• Vulvar and vaginal conditions
• Early abortions

Patient pathways include both conservative and surgical treatment.

Your particular tasks will be to

• Contribute to developing, coordinating and quality-assuring the general gynecological pathways across wards, day surgery and outpatient clinics in both Odense and Svendborg, so that coherent patient pathways are created.
• Identify development needs and translate new knowledge into concrete improvements in clinical practice.
• Contribute to competency development, education and implementation of new nursing-related initiatives.
• Actively participate in interdisciplinary and cross-sector collaborations on patient pathways
• Initiate, drive and participate in development and improvement projects in the ward and outpatient clinic
• Be a professional sparring partner and role model for nurses and other professional groups in the clinic
• Actively participate in interdisciplinary and cross-sector collaborations on patient pathways

You will have your primary organizational affiliation in the Gynecological Ward and Outpatient Clinic in Odense. Working at both sites is a natural part of the role.

Close to the patients – with a view to the whole department

We believe the best development of nursing occurs close to the patients. Therefore we expect you to participate actively in direct patient care and to join the department's on-call work.

You must be a visible professional role model, who through reflection, sparring and clinical practice inspires colleagues and strengthens the professional learning environment.

Even though you have a special responsibility within your subspecialty, we expect you to take an interest in the department's overall development and contribute to cross-cutting quality, development and implementation tasks as well as the work with OUH's nursing strategy and the department's strategic milestones.

You will become part of a strong professional community with close collaboration with the nursing professional leader, the development nurse, the chief nurse, the department's other clinical nursing specialists and the research nurse. You also join our Nursing Professional Development Forum and have the opportunity to participate in the Nursing Professional Academy.

Who are you?

We are looking for a nurse with a relevant bachelor or master education, strong clinical competencies and a desire to develop nursing.

You work systematically and evidence-based, have good collaboration and communication skills and can create engagement around professional changes. You thrive in combining clinical work with development tasks and have both regard for patients' needs and the department's overall development.

We offer

An exciting specialist function in a department with high professional ambitions, committed colleagues and a strong focus on quality, education, research and development.

You will have the opportunity to leave your mark on the future of nursing in an organization that believes in professional pride, collaboration and a good working environment.

Practical information

Salary and employment terms: Starting salary for positions in the Region of Southern Denmark

Interviews are expected to be held in week 48

Want to know more

For further information, contact

Chief Nurse Tanja Minke Kock: [email protected]

Chief Nurse Katrine Lund Andersen: [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you, who want to make a difference for women's health and develop the future of gynecological nursing.