At Shevs Connect Institute, we partner with leading hospitals, palliative care centers, and elderly care organizations across Sweden to provide international healthcare professionals with trusted employment opportunities. This page outlines the healthcare facilities we work with, the benefits of working in these institutions, and the current job positions available. Each opportunity is supported by our end-to-end recruitment services, including language training, document preparation, employer coordination, and relocation support, to ensure a smooth and successful transition into the Swedish healthcare system.
Our List of Employers Include:
Norrlands Universitetssjukhus (Umeå) – Central hospital for northern Sweden.
Örebro Universitetssjukhus
Sundsvalls Sjukhus – Major regional hospital.
Falu Lasarett – Key hospital in Dalarna.
Visby Lasarett – Main hospital on the island of Gotland.
Palliativt Utvecklingscentrum (Stockholm) – A center for palliative care development and expertise.
Stockholms Sjukhem – A pioneer and highly respected specialist in palliative care and rehab.
Ersta Diakoni (Stockholm) – A non-profit foundation running several palliative and elderly care homes.
Stiftelsen Silviahemmet (Stockholm) – Founded by Queen Silvia, provides education and operates specialized dementia/palliative care units.
Palliativt vårdcentrum / Capio S:t Görans Sjukhus (Stockholm) – A dedicated palliative care center.
Vård- och omsorgsboendet (VOB) – This is the general term for municipal residential care homes. Each of Sweden’s 290 municipalities runs multiple VOBs (e.g., Vårdhemmet Parken in Uppsala).
Attendo and Ambea – The two largest private providers of elderly and disability care, running hundreds of facilities across Sweden.
Marie Cederschiöld University – Offers specialist education in palliative care.
Available Positions & Requirements
All positions require submission of the following mandatory documents:
- Updated Resume in Swedish Format: A CV (Curriculum Vitae) with a Personal Letter (Personligt Brev) tailored to the Swedish job market.
- Copy of Official Academic Certificates: Translated into Swedish by an authorized translator.
- Proof of Experience: Documentation verifying at least 1 year of full-time experience in a busy hospital or care facility in your home country.
- Intermediate Swedish Language Proficiency Training Certificate: Minimum B2 level for both non-patient-facing roles and for patient-facing roles. (Specifics listed per role).
- Copy of Passport: Valid for at least 18 months from application date.
- Proof of Licensure Application to Socialstyrelsen or relevant board for licensed roles(check below for licensed roles categories).
- Specialist Certificates with authorized translations(applicable for licensed roles).
- Professional Portfolio where applicable
Application Deadline for All Positions: January 25, 2026
About Swedish Healthcare Employment
Sweden’s healthcare system offers structured career paths with competitive benefits, strong worker protections, and opportunities for continuous professional development. Whether in major university hospitals like Linköpings Universitetssjukhus or specialized palliative centers like Stockholms Sjukhem, you’ll find a supportive work environment with regulated hours, generous vacation, and comprehensive social benefits.
Benefits of Working in Swedish Healthcare:
- Competitive Salaries: Governed by collective agreements with regular increases
- Professional Development: Access to continuous education and specialization
- Work-Life Balance: Regulated hours, parental benefits, and 25+ vacation days annually
- Advanced Language Support: Swedish courses often provided by employers
- Pension & Security: Comprehensive social security system
- Modern Facilities: State-of-the-art equipment and evidence-based practices
- International Environment: Diverse teams with opportunities for cultural exchange
Non-Licensed Healthcare Roles
These positions typically require specific training but not Swedish licensure. Recognition of foreign qualifications may be needed.
1. Care Assistant (Vårdbiträde/Undersköterska)
Salary Range: 24,000 – 30,000 SEK/month
Age Requirement: 20+ years
Facilities: All hospitals, elderly care centers, VOBs, Attendo/Ambea facilities
Job Description: Provide direct patient care including hygiene assistance, vital signs monitoring, meal support, mobilization, and basic clinical tasks under nurse supervision.
Requirements:
- Minimum 1 year experience in busy healthcare facility
- Care-related education certificate (high school level minimum)
- Updated Swedish-format CV with personal letter
- Intermediate Swedish proficiency (B2 minimum)
- Copy of passport
2. Dental Nurse (Tandsköterska)
Salary Range: 27,000 – 33,000 SEK/month
Age Requirement: 20+ years
Facilities: Hospital dental departments, public dental clinics
Job Description: Assist dentists during procedures, prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, manage patient records, and provide patient education.
Requirements:
- 1+ year dental clinic experience
- Dental nursing certificate/diploma
- Updated Swedish-format resume
- Intermediate Swedish proficiency (B2)
- Copy of passport
3. Dental Technician (Tandtekniker)
Salary Range: 29,000 – 36,000 SEK/month
Age Requirement: 21+ years
Facilities: Dental laboratories, hospital dental departments
Job Description: Design and manufacture dental prosthetics, crowns, bridges, and orthodontic appliances following dentist prescriptions.
Requirements:
- 1+ year dental laboratory experience
- Dental technology certificate/degree
- Updated Swedish-format CV
- Portfolio of work (recommended)
- Basic Swedish proficiency (B2)
- Copy of passport
4. Pharmaceutical Technician (Apotekstekniker)
Salary Range: 30,000 – 38,000 SEK/month
Age Requirement: 21+ years
Facilities: Hospital pharmacies, Palliativt vårdcentrum, university hospitals
Job Description: Prepare and dispense medications under pharmacist supervision, manage inventory, handle pharmaceutical logistics, and maintain records.
Requirements:
- 1+ year pharmacy experience
- Pharmaceutical technician qualification
- Updated Swedish-format resume
- Intermediate Swedish proficiency (B2 for patient interaction)
- Copy of passport
5. Medical Secretary (Medicinsk Sekreterare)
Salary Range: 27,000 – 34,000 SEK/month
Age Requirement: 20+ years
Facilities: All hospitals, specialist clinics, palliative care centers
Job Description: Manage patient administrative systems, schedule appointments, handle medical documentation, coordinate referrals, and serve as communication liaison.
Requirements:
- 1+ year medical administrative experience
- Administrative/medical secretarial education
- Updated Swedish-format CV
- Swedish proficiency (B2 minimum for communication roles)
- Copy of passport
6. Phlebotomist (Blodtagare)
Salary Range: 26,000 – 31,000 SEK/month
Age Requirement: 20+ years
Facilities: Hospital laboratories, primary care centers, university hospitals
Job Description: Collect blood samples, handle specimen processing, maintain phlebotomy equipment, and ensure proper labeling and transport of samples.
Requirements:
- 1+ year phlebotomy experience
- Phlebotomy certification
- Updated Swedish-format resume
- Intermediate Swedish proficiency (B2)
- Copy of passport
7. Lab Assistant (Laboratorieassistent)
Salary Range: 28,000 – 35,000 SEK/month
Age Requirement: 21+ years
Facilities: Hospital laboratories, research departments at university hospitals
Job Description: Prepare lab samples, operate basic laboratory equipment, maintain lab supplies, and assist with routine testing under supervision.
Requirements:
- 1+ year laboratory experience
- Lab science/biology education
- Updated Swedish-format CV
- Intermediate Swedish proficiency (B2)
- Copy of passport
8. Medical Supply Handler (Medicinsk Lagerhållare)
Salary Range: 25,000 – 30,000 SEK/month
Age Requirement: 20+ years
Facilities: Hospital logistics departments, all healthcare facilities
Job Description: Manage medical inventory, handle sterile supplies distribution, maintain equipment logs, and ensure supply chain efficiency.
Requirements:
- 1+ year medical logistics experience
- Inventory/logistics training
- Updated Swedish-format resume
- Intermediate Swedish proficiency (B2)
- Copy of passport
9. Hospital Porter (Sjukhusbud)
Salary Range: 23,000 – 28,000 SEK/month
Age Requirement: 18+ years
Facilities: All hospitals, especially large facilities like Norrlands Universitetssjukhus
Job Description: Transport patients between departments, deliver medical equipment, handle logistics of patient movement, and assist with facility operations.
Requirements:
- 1+ year hospital logistics experience
- Secondary education certificate
- Updated Swedish-format CV
- Basic Swedish proficiency (B2 minimum)
- Copy of passport
- Physical fitness certification
10. Hospital Housekeeper (Sjukhusskötare)
Salary Range: 23,500 – 29,000 SEK/month
Age Requirement: 18+ years
Facilities: All healthcare facilities
Job Description: Maintain clinical hygiene standards, clean patient areas, handle infection control protocols, and manage cleaning equipment.
Requirements:
- 1+ year clinical cleaning experience
- Hygiene/cleaning certification
- Updated Swedish-format resume
- Intermediate Swedish proficiency (B2)
- Copy of passport
Licensed Healthcare Roles
These positions require Swedish licensure (legitimation) from the Socialstyrelsen (National Board of Health and Welfare) . A form will be shared during application The process involves credential evaluation, possible supplementary education, and Swedish language proficiency. Minimum B2 Swedish proficiency is required for all licensed roles.
1. Dietitian (Dietist)
Salary Range: 35,000 – 45,000 SEK/month
Age Requirement: 23+ years
Licensing Board: Socialstyrelsen (National Board of Health and Welfare)
Job Description: Conduct nutritional assessments for patients across hospital departments and elderly care facilities. Develop individualized diet plans for medical conditions, provide dietary counseling to patients and families, manage clinical nutrition support (enteral/parental), and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Work includes menu planning for institutional settings and nutrition education for staff.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s/Master’s in Dietetics/Nutrition from accredited institution
- Minimum 1 year clinical dietetics experience in hospital or care facility
- Proof of initiated Swedish licensure application to Socialstyrelsen
- Swedish language proficiency certificate (Minimum B2 level)
- Updated CV in Swedish format with detailed clinical experience
- Academic certificates with authorized Swedish/English translation
- Copy of valid passport
2. Occupational Therapist (Arbetsterapeut)
Salary Range: 36,000 – 46,000 SEK/month
Age Requirement: 23+ years
Licensing Board: Socialstyrelsen
Job Description: Assess patients’ abilities to perform daily activities in rehabilitation, acute care, and palliative settings. Develop and implement treatment plans to improve functional independence, recommend adaptive equipment and home modifications, provide cognitive rehabilitation, and work with patients recovering from injuries, illnesses, or surgeries. Contribute to discharge planning and community reintegration.
Requirements:
- Occupational Therapy degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s)
- Minimum 1 year clinical OT experience in hospital or rehabilitation setting
- Documentation of Swedish licensure application process initiation
- Swedish language proficiency certificate (Minimum B2 level)
- Updated resume in Swedish format with clinical portfolio
- Academic and professional certificates with authorized translation
- Copy of valid passport
3. Optician (Optiker)
Salary Range: 32,000 – 42,000 SEK/month
Age Requirement: 22+ years
Licensing Board: Socialstyrelsen
Job Description: Conduct vision tests and eye examinations in hospital eye clinics and optical departments. Prescribe and fit eyeglasses and contact lenses, advise patients on lens options and frames, perform adjustments and repairs, manage optical laboratory coordination, and maintain patient records. Provide pre- and post-operative care for ophthalmology patients.
Requirements:
- Opticianry/Optometry qualification (diploma or degree)
- Minimum 1 year experience in clinical optical practice
- Proof of Swedish licensure application submission
- Swedish language proficiency certificate (Minimum B2 level)
- Updated CV in Swedish format
- Academic certificates with authorized translation
- Copy of valid passport
4. Orthopedic Engineer (Ortopeditekniker)
Salary Range: 34,000 – 44,000 SEK/month
Age Requirement: 23+ years
Licensing Board: Socialstyrelsen
Job Description: Design, fabricate, fit, and maintain orthopedic devices including prosthetics, orthotics, and assistive technology. Conduct patient assessments and measurements, create custom devices, provide fitting and adjustment services, educate patients on device use and maintenance, and collaborate with rehabilitation teams. Work with materials like plastics, metals, and composites in clinical workshops.
Requirements:
- Orthopedic engineering/technology degree or equivalent qualification
- Minimum 1 year experience in clinical fitting and device fabrication
- Documentation of initiated Swedish licensure process
- Swedish language proficiency certificate (Minimum B2 level)
- Updated resume in Swedish format with portfolio of work
- Academic certificates with authorized translation
- Copy of valid passport
5. Physiotherapist (Sjukgymnast/Fysioterapeut)
Salary Range: 37,000 – 47,000 SEK/month
Age Requirement: 23+ years
Licensing Board: Socialstyrelsen
Job Description: Assess and treat patients with physical impairments, injuries, or disabilities across hospital departments including orthopedics, neurology, cardiology, and rehabilitation. Develop and implement individualized exercise programs, provide manual therapy, use electrotherapy and other modalities, educate patients on self-management, and contribute to multidisciplinary care planning. Specialize in areas like sports medicine, geriatrics, or palliative care as needed.
Requirements:
- Physiotherapy degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s)
- Minimum 1 year clinical experience in hospital or rehabilitation setting
- Proof of Swedish licensure application to Socialstyrelsen
- Swedish language proficiency certificate (Minimum B2 level)
- Updated CV in Swedish format with detailed clinical experience
- Academic certificates with authorized translation
- Copy of valid passport
6. Psychologists & Psychotherapists
Salary Range: 40,000 – 55,000 SEK/month
Age Requirement: 25+ years
Licensing Board: Socialstyrelsen (Psykolog) and various psychotherapy boards
Job Description: Provide psychological assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based therapy in hospital psychiatry departments, palliative care units, and rehabilitation centers. Conduct individual and group therapy sessions, perform psychometric testing, provide crisis intervention, contribute to multidisciplinary treatment teams, and offer consultation to medical staff. Specializations may include clinical, health, or neuropsychology.
Requirements:
- Psychology degree (Master’s or Doctorate) plus clinical training
- Minimum 1 year post-qualification clinical experience
- Documentation of Swedish licensure/authorization application
- Swedish language proficiency certificate (Minimum B2 level)
- Updated resume in Swedish format with therapeutic approach description
- Academic and clinical training certificates with authorized translation
- Copy of valid passport
7. Radiographer (Röntgensjuksköterska)
Salary Range: 36,000 – 46,000 SEK/month
Age Requirement: 23+ years
Licensing Board: Socialstyrelsen
Job Description: Operate medical imaging equipment including X-ray, CT, MRI, and ultrasound in hospital radiology departments. Position patients correctly for imaging procedures, ensure radiation safety protocols, administer contrast media when required, perform basic image analysis, maintain imaging equipment, and collaborate with radiologists. May specialize in specific modalities like mammography or interventional radiology.
Requirements:
- Radiography/Radiologic Technology degree (Bachelor’s)
- Minimum 1 year experience in hospital imaging department
- Proof of Swedish licensure application submission
- Swedish language proficiency certificate (Minimum B2 level)
- Updated CV in Swedish format
- Academic certificates with authorized translation
- Copy of valid passport
- Radiation safety certification (if applicable)
8. Physicians (All Specialties)
Salary Range: 55,000 – 95,000 SEK/month (varies by specialty and experience)
Age Requirement: 30+ years
Licensing Board: Socialstyrelsen
Job Description: Provide specialized medical care in Swedish hospitals and healthcare facilities. Responsibilities include patient diagnosis and treatment, medical procedures, prescription of medications, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, patient education, and maintaining medical records. Each specialty has specific clinical duties and patient populations.
Specialties Needed:
- General Practitioners (Allmänläkare): Primary care, diagnosis, referrals
- Anesthesiologists (Anestesiläkare): Surgical anesthesia, pain management, ICU care
- Psychiatrists (Psykiatriker): Mental health diagnosis, medication management, therapy
- Radiologists (Radiologer): Medical imaging interpretation, interventional procedures
- Gynecologists (Gynekologer): Women’s health, obstetrics, reproductive medicine
- Geriatricians (Geriatriker): Elderly patient care, chronic disease management
- Surgeons (Kirurger): All surgical specialties – general, orthopedic, cardiac, etc.
Requirements:
- Medical degree from recognized institution
- Completed specialty training/residency
- Minimum 1 year post-specialization clinical experience
- Proof of Swedish medical licensure application to Socialstyrelsen(Duly filled Socialstyrelsen form.Form to be provided during job application or simply contact us to get the form).
- Swedish language proficiency certificate (Minimum B2 level)
- Updated CV in Swedish format with detailed clinical experience
- Medical degree and specialty certificates with authorized translations
- Copy of valid passport
9. Nurses (Sjuksköterskor)
Salary Range: 33,000 – 45,000 SEK/month
Age Requirement: 22+ years
Licensing Board: Socialstyrelsen
Job Description: Provide comprehensive nursing care including patient assessment, medication administration, wound care, patient education, and emotional support. Coordinate with healthcare teams, maintain accurate patient records, monitor patient progress, and respond to medical emergencies. Work across various hospital departments and care settings.
Categories:
- General Care Nurses (Allmänsjuksköterska): Broad nursing practice across departments
- Specialist Nurses:
- ICU Nurses: Critical care, ventilator management
- OR Nurses: Surgical assistance, sterile technique
- Anesthesia Nurses: Pre-op assessment, anesthesia assistance
- Psychiatry Nurses: Mental health care, therapeutic communication
- Oncology Nurses: Cancer care, chemotherapy administration
- Palliative Care Nurses: End-of-life care, symptom management
Requirements:
- Nursing degree (3-4 year Bachelor’s program)
- Minimum 1 year clinical nursing experience
- Duly filled Socialstyrelsen form(form to be provided during job application or simply contact us to get the form).
- Swedish language proficiency certificate (Minimum B2 level)
- Updated resume in Swedish format with clinical experience details
- Academic certificates with authorized translation
- Copy of valid passport
- Additional specialist qualifications for specialist nurse roles
10. Dental Professionals
Salary Range: 45,000 – 75,000 SEK/month
Age Requirement: 25+ years
Licensing Board: Socialstyrelsen
Job Description: Provide oral healthcare including diagnosis, treatment planning, preventive care, restorative procedures, and patient education. Maintain dental records, supervise auxiliary staff, and ensure infection control protocols.
Positions:
- Dentists (Tandläkare): Comprehensive dental care, oral surgery, prosthodontics
- Dental Hygienists (Tandhygienist): Preventive care, scaling, oral hygiene instruction
Requirements:
- Dental degree (for dentists) or Dental Hygiene qualification
- Minimum 1 year clinical dental experience
- Duly filled Socialstyrelsen form(form to be provided during job application or simply contact us to get the form).
- Proof of Swedish dental licensure application
- Swedish language proficiency certificate (Minimum B2 level)
- Updated CV in Swedish format
- Academic certificates with authorized translation
- Copy of valid passport
Required Documents for All Applicants:
- Updated Resume/CV in Swedish format with personal letter (personligt brev)
- Copy of Passport (valid for minimum 2 years)
- Proof of 1+ Year Experience in busy healthcare facility in home country
- Academic Certificates with authorized Swedish/English translations
- Swedish Language Proficiency certificate matching role requirements:
- Minimum B2: All licensed and non-licensed healthcare professionals
How to Apply
Review the requirements for your desired position above. Ensure you have gathered all mandatory documents.
Click the button below to submit your application for your chosen role(s) before the deadline of January 25, 2026.