Bosses at Stockholm's South General Hospital say on an internet advert they are looking for 'TV series-hot' staff to work during the summer holidays.
The advert reads: 'You will be motivated, professional, and have a sense of humour. And of course, you will be TV series-hot or a Söder hipster.
Wanted: Bosses at Stockholm's South General Hospital say on an internet advert they are looking for 'TV-series hot' staff to work during the summer holidays (picture posed by model)
'Throw in a nurse's education and you are welcome to seek a summer job at Södersjukhuset’s emergency department.'
Nursing manager Jörgen Andersson fended off criticism of the 'sexist' advert and told The Local: 'We're looking to recruit competent nurses above all.
'But we wanted to stick out a bit with our advertising campaign. We managed to do that. We think that people understand that it was written to catch people’s attention.
'There's been no negative feedback.'
Racy: Stockholm South General Hospital has defended its advert, saying it wanted to provoke discussion
Asked whether applicants needed to attach a photograph to their CV, he said it would not make any difference.
He added: 'Of course, being good looking is no requirement at all. We put out an ad looking for interest and we got a great response.
'We want a nurse who is qualified and good at their job, regardless of looks.'
Head nurse Elisabeth Gauffin added: 'We want people to be curious and have a little imagination.'
Nurses are needed to fill in holiday shifts this summer. Staff could have the opportunity to gain a permanent position later.
