Ward Manager

HUS is seeking a permanent Ward Manager for the Meilahti Emergency Ward. The role involves leading a demanding acute care unit that provides emergency hospital care for adult patients in close cooperation with the joint emergency department and various specialties. As the immediate supervisor of the nursing staff, you are responsible for managing the unit's operations, personnel, finances, and the quality of nursing care in close collaboration with the chief physician. Key responsibilities include leading staff competence, well-being, and success; managing daily operations goal-orientedly; ensuring nursing quality and patient safety; planning personnel resources; and developing operations using data-driven management principles. The ideal candidate is a development-oriented and solution-focused leader who builds trust, strengthens a psychologically safe culture, leads change participatively, and promotes continuous learning. Experience in acute care, supervisory work, and evidence of operational development in changing environments is valued. Good interaction, cooperation, and IT skills are essential. HUS offers the opportunity to lead a high-performing and attractive unit as part of the HUS Acute competent supervisor network. The employer provides comprehensive personnel benefits and opportunities for professional growth. Candidates must be licensed healthcare professionals with a suitable higher education degree or equivalent management qualifications. Proficiency in both Finnish and Swedish is required.