About the role
District nurses are specialized nurses who work with health and medical care in primary care. They have undergone specialist training after their basic education as nurses. Their work is central to providing accessible and close care in the community.Responsibilities
District nurses are responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients of all ages. They perform home visits, run clinics, and collaborate with other professional groups within care and welfare. Preventive work and health advice are also an important part of their duties.Skills and tools
District nurses must have good knowledge in nursing, pathology, and pharmacology. They use medical equipment for diagnostics and treatment, as well as IT systems for patient records. Empathy, communication skills, and independence are important qualities in the profession. Common competencies demanded by employers are primärvård, vårdcentral and hemsjukvård.