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.
We work closely with our recruitment partners, employers, and the Swedish regulator to support candidates applying for licensed medical positions in obtaining their Swedish medical licenses within their first year of employment. The process is as follows:
- During the application stage, candidates complete the Socialstyrelsen (Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare) application form and submit it together with all required supporting documents.
- We review and forward the complete application to our partners in Sweden, including CureStaff and the employing healthcare provider, who then submit the documents to the Swedish regulator.
- Socialstyrelsen inspects and verifies all documents—particularly academic qualifications—to ensure they meet Swedish standards. The licensing process is then placed on pending status while the candidate prepares to work in Sweden.
- Upon arrival in Sweden, candidates report to their workplace and begin a 6–9 month paid internship, which includes supervised clinical work, workplace-based training, and continued language support.
- At the end of the internship period, candidates sit for the Kunskapsprovet (licensing board examination). Upon passing, they are granted full licensure, allowing them to work independently in Sweden.
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:
- Diploma/ Bachelor’s/Diploma 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 Diploma)
- 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/diploma 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 (Bachelors or Diploma)
- 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/ diploma 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/ diploma)
- 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(for specialists)
- 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/diploma (3-4 year 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.
