Region Norrbotten does not save on gunpowder when they promise "the world's best summer jobs" for nurses and dental staff who choose Norrbotten instead of in the big cities and Mälardalen.

The region urges staff to bring their partner or friend and offers perks such as free accommodation and travel for the whole family. It is also attracted by the proximity to the midnight sun, magnificent mountain nature and beautiful archipelago.

"It's a huge flirtation from us with great benefits," says Jonas Sandberg, who is the mission manager for the summer campaign.

Looking for healthcare professionals on a broad front

The region needs everything from nurses to biomedical analysts from June to August 2023. In Kiruna and Gällivare, the region is also looking for support in dentistry.

"You can work all or part of the period at our hospitals in Kiruna, Gällivare, Kalix, Piteå and Luleå. But it is also possible to work at our health centers and it is also possible to divide up the summer job in different places in Norrbotten.

"One of many ways to correct the problems"

You promise the world's best summer job while grappling with the longest care queues and the biggest staff shortage in the country, how will it all add up?

"This is one of many ways to correct those problems, although of course a lot of other things need to be done as well," sandberg says.

SVT has previously reported that healthcare professionals who already work within Region Norrbotten are attracted with SEK 100,000 to move their holidays.

In the video, you'll hear about the tremendous response the region has received.