Head Nurse, Laakson Hospital - Helsingin kaupunki - Helsinki, Finland

A unique opportunity to take on an interesting and challenging leadership role on a fixed-term basis in the infection ward 13 at Laakson Hospital. You will be supported by a team of experienced colleagues and a senior nurse. We are looking for a deputy head nurse with experience in leadership roles and hospital environment. The role involves managing daily ward operations and acting as a frontline supervisor for nursing staff. The ward specializes in treating internal medicine patients with hospital-acquired infections such as MRSA, ESBL Klebsiella, VRE, CPE, and respiratory viral infections, with 27 beds and excellent facilities for infection control. The position requires the ability to work multidisciplinary, handle stress, and adapt to changing situations. Good communication skills, independence, and flexibility are essential. The role offers extensive training and development opportunities, including relocation support and work-life balance benefits. The candidate must have a Master of Health Sciences or higher university degree with leadership studies, registration with Valvira, medication management skills, proficiency in Finnish and satisfactory Swedish skills, and vaccination against infectious diseases.