Practical Nurse
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Salary analysis
Compared with the selected benchmark ("In Vaasa, Finland: Practical Nurse"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 10% higher. The offer sits above the benchmark range (€2,887–€3,118). The offer's range width is broadly in line with the benchmark. This benchmark is based on 2 comparable listings.
| Market | Lower bound (25th percentile) | Median | Upper bound (75th percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Average: Practical Nurse | €2,408/per month | €2,540/per month | €2,825/per month |
| In Vaasa, Finland: Practical Nurse | €2,887/per month | €3,054/per month | €3,118/per month |
We are seeking qualified practical nurses to join Solo Health for short-term cover in social and health care facilities across Western Finland starting September 1, 2026. The positions involve temporary vacancies and short assignments in service housing, home care, primary health care outpatient services, general medical ward, adult psychosocial outpatient and residential services, care circles, and social welfare disability services. Bilingual units serve both Swedish- and Finnish-speaking patients. Requirements include a practical nurse qualification, registration with JulkiTerhikki, valid LOVe medication licenses (LOP, PKV, KIPU 1), vaccination protection under the Communicable Diseases Act 48§, strong Finnish and Swedish language skills for respective units. Salary is estimated at 17.88 €/h plus 9% holiday pay (19.49 €/h); final pay is confirmed after the competition outcome. Perks include a 400 €/year ePassi benefit for exercise, culture and wellbeing services (for contracts lasting at least 60 shifts), occupational health services, strong support and community, a good and motivating salary with semi-monthly pay, and many opportunities for career growth.
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality care to patients in bilingual Finnish/Swedish units
- Work in social and health care facilities across multiple locations
- Adhere to LOVe licenses and vaccination requirements
- Coordinate with team members and supervisors
- Assist in short-term and emergency coverage
Requirements
- Practical nurse qualification
- JulkiTerhikki registration
- Valid LOVe licenses (LOP, PKV, KIPU 1)
- Vaccination protection under Infectious Diseases Act 48§
- Proficiency in Finnish
- Proficiency in Swedish for Swedish-language units
Skills & Technologies
Education Level
High school
| Location | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Helsinki, Finland | 28 |
| Kemi, Finland | 20 |
| Jyväskylä, Finland | 12 |
| Tampere, Finland | 11 |
| Lahti, Finland | 11 |
| Kuopio, Finland | 8 |
| Espoo, Finland | 8 |
| Seinäjoki, Finland | 8 |
| Vaasa, Finland | 8 |
| Rovaniemi, Finland | 8 |
| Pori, Finland | 8 |
| Lappeenranta, Finland | 6 |
| Turku, Finland | 6 |
| Kouvola, Finland | 5 |
| Hämeenlinna, Finland | 5 |
| Kotka, Finland | 5 |
| Vantaa, Finland | 5 |
| Remote - Finland | 4 |
| Kauhajoki, Finland | 3 |
| Laukaa, Finland | 3 |
| Joensuu, Finland | 3 |
| Kajaani, Finland | 3 |
| Oulu, Finland | 3 |
| Porvoo, Finland | 3 |
| Harjavalta, Finland | 3 |
| Raahe, Finland | 3 |
| Raasepori, Finland | 3 |
| Teuva, Finland | 3 |
| Kristinestad, Finland | 2 |
| Rauma, Finland | 2 |
| Huittinen, Finland | 2 |
| Laihia, Finland | 2 |
| Ilmajoki, Finland | 2 |
| Nykarleby, Finland | 2 |
| Forssa, Finland | 2 |
| Valkeakoski, Finland | 2 |
| Kaskinen, Finland | 2 |
| Närpes, Finland | 2 |
| Kauhava, Finland | 2 |
| Tornio, Finland | 2 |
| Korsnäs, Finland | 2 |
| Malax, Finland | 2 |
| Viitasaari, Finland | 2 |
| Lapua, Finland | 2 |
| Äänekoski, Finland | 2 |
| Jakobstad, Finland | 2 |
| Mikkeli, Finland | 2 |
| Varkaus, Finland | 1 |
| Haapajärvi, Finland | 1 |
| Pieksämäki, Finland | 1 |
| Kokkola, Finland | 1 |
| Orivesi, Finland | 1 |
| Siilinjärvi, Finland | 1 |
| Imatra, Finland | 1 |
| Järvenpää, Finland | 1 |
| Lieksa, Finland | 1 |
| Jämsä, Finland | 1 |
| Hailuoto, Finland | 1 |
| Sipoo, Finland | 1 |
| Pusula, Finland | 1 |
| Mariehamn, Finland | 1 |
| Karstula, Finland | 1 |
| Ruokolahti, Finland | 1 |
| Toivakka, Finland | 1 |
| Nakkila, Finland | 1 |
| Inari, Finland | 1 |
| Alavieska, Finland | 1 |
| Ylitornio, Finland | 1 |
| Lohja, Finland | 1 |
| Vihti, Finland | 1 |
| Finland, Koko Suomi | 1 |
| Kokemäki, Finland | 1 |
| Haapavesi, Finland | 1 |
| Eastern Finland, Finland | 1 |
| Iisalmi, Finland | 1 |
| Liminka, Finland | 1 |
| Hyvinkää, Finland | 1 |
| Koko Suomi, Finland | 1 |
| Kittilä, Finland | 1 |
| Eurajoki, Finland | 1 |
| Pälkäne, Finland | 1 |
| Pedersöre, Finland | 1 |
| Ii, Finland | 1 |
| Kemiönsaari, Finland | 1 |
| Eura, Finland | 1 |
| Utsjoki, Finland | 1 |
| Role type | Active listings |
|---|---|
| General Practitioner | 44 |
| Healthcare Professional | 15 |
| Doctor | 12 |
| Practical Nurse | 9 |
| Psychiatrist | 7 |
| Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist | 4 |
| Nurse | 4 |
| Ward Physician | 3 |
| Ward Doctor | 3 |
| Orthodontist | 3 |
| Nurse responsible for general care | 3 |
| Addiction Medicine Physician | 2 |
| Neuropsychologist | 2 |
| Physician | 2 |
| Ophthalmologist | 2 |
| Psychologist | 2 |
| Rheumatologist | 2 |
| Dental Hygienist | 2 |
| Responsible Physician | 2 |
| Neurologist | 2 |
| Speech Therapist | 2 |
| Occupational Health Physician | 2 |
| Social Worker | 2 |
| Cardiologist | 1 |
| General Practitioner or Specialist Doctor | 1 |
| Akuuttilääketieteen tai yleislääketieteen erikoislääkäri, päivystys - Kemi, Lappi | 1 |
| Doctor for Occupational Health | 1 |
| Child Psychiatrist | 1 |
| Psychiatric Specialist | 1 |
| Family Doctor in Central Finland | 1 |
| Verisuonikirurgi - Kemi, Lappi | 1 |
| Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Specialist | 1 |
| Healthcare Assistant | 1 |
| Psykiatri - Raahe, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa | 1 |
| Psychotherapist | 1 |
| Geriatrician | 1 |
| Anesthesiologist and Intensive Care Specialist | 1 |
| Hematologi - Kemi, Lappi | 1 |
| Nurse Responsible for General Care | 1 |
| On-call surgeons in soft tissue surgery | 1 |
| Neuropsykologi - Keski-Suomi | 1 |
| Dentist | 1 |
| Substance Abuse Physician | 1 |
| Sisätautien erikoislääkäri, vapaamuotoinen päivystys - Kemi, Lappi | 1 |
| Dental Nurse | 1 |
| Koululääkäri - Lappeenranta & Imatra, Etelä-Karjala | 1 |
| Registered Nurse | 1 |
| Ortopedian päivystäjiä - Kemi, Lappi | 1 |
| Health care assistant | 1 |
| Puheterapeutti - Keski-Suomi | 1 |
| Child Psychiatry Specialist | 1 |
| Psykiatrian erikoisalat - avoin hakemus, koko Suomi | 1 |
| Developmental Disabilities Doctor | 1 |
| Specialist in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry | 1 |
| Radiologist | 1 |
| Adult Psychiatry Specialist and Addiction Physician | 1 |
| Developmental Disabilities Physician | 1 |
| Neurokirurgi - Kemi, Lappi | 1 |
| Department Physician | 1 |
| Lasten kardiologi - Kemi, Lappi | 1 |
| Urologi - Kemi, Lappi | 1 |
| Ophthalmology Specialist | 1 |
| Anestesiologian ja tehohoidon erikoislääkäri - Kemi, Lappi | 1 |
| Doctor specialized in developmental disabilities medicine | 1 |
| Psychiatric Specialist Doctor | 1 |
| Plastiikkakirurgi - Kemi, Lappi | 1 |
| Emergency Medicine or General Practice Specialist | 1 |
| Dermatologist | 1 |
| General Practitioner or Specialist | 1 |
| Endokrinologi - Kemi, Lappi | 1 |
| Specialist Doctor/LL | 1 |
| Neuropsykologi - Pohjois-Pohjanmaa | 1 |
| Role level | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Mid-Level | 161 |
| Senior | 6 |
| None required | 2 |
| Junior | 1 |
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