Practical Nurse
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Salary analysis
Compared with the selected benchmark ("All roles in Vaasa, Finland"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 1% lower. The offer still falls within the benchmark range (€1,662–€3,776). Range-width comparison is limited because one of the salary bands is incomplete. This benchmark is based on 283 comparable listings.
| Market | Lower bound (25th percentile) | Median | Upper bound (75th percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Average: Practical Nurse | €2,416/per month | €2,533/per month | €2,721/per month |
| All roles in Vaasa, Finland | €1,662/per month | €2,202/per month | €3,776/per month |
| From job ad (Mid-Level) | €2,696/per month | €2,696/per month | €2,696/per month |
We are seeking a practical nurse for the Ostrobothnia Wellbeing Services County; the primary place of employment is Silmukoti, a residential service for mental health and substance abuse rehabilitation in Vaasa. Additionally, work is performed at another residential service unit, Aaltokoti. The work requires good interaction skills, self-direction, good stress tolerance, and teamwork skills. The position involves three-shift work. Eligibility requirement: Degree of practical nurse or a degree in accordance with the Decree on Healthcare Professionals (564/1994) or the Government Decree on Social Care Professionals (153/2016). Satisfactory oral and written skills in both national languages of the country. Those with a practical nurse's degree are required to be registered in both professional registers of the Licensing and Supervision Authority, Terhikki and Suosikki. The selected candidate must have valid vaccination protection in accordance with Section 48 of the Communicable Diseases Act (1227/2016). Additionally, the selected candidate must present an extract from the criminal record as referred to in Section 6, subsection 2 of the Criminal Records Act. A probationary period applies.
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Provide residential services for mental health and substance abuse rehabilitation
- Work in three-shift rotations
- Collaborate within a team environment
- Operate across multiple residential units (Silmukoti and Aaltokoti)
Requirements
- Degree of practical nurse or equivalent qualification per Decree 564/1994 or 153/2016
- Satisfactory oral and written skills in Finnish and Swedish
- Registration in Terhikki and Suosikki professional registers (for practical nurses)
- Valid vaccination protection per Communicable Diseases Act
- Criminal record extract
Skills & Technologies
Education Level
High school
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