Practical Nurse

Lapland's stunning nature and peace provide a balance to work. Hobby opportunities are diverse, and you can enjoy the seasonal variations: from the midnight sun to the snowy winter. It is a safe place to live with room to breathe. Listen to your heart - come work as a practical nurse in Lapland! Welcome to join us at the Competence Center in Kolari! The Competence Center's relief staff covers the immediate and short-term substitution needs of nursing units in Kolari. Expertise is expanded systematically as needed, and orientation is provided for all units. Relief staff have pre-planned shifts, according to which different units book employees. We implement community-based shift planning in our units, making it easy to balance work and leisure. We offer: - A diverse and varied job description. - Task-specific pay starting from 2,762.93 €/month. - Opportunities for professional development. - The opportunity to influence the planning of your own shifts, as well as the units to be rotated through and their number for relief staff. - Support from the supervisor and a professional and pleasant work community. - The possibility to start work when it suits you best. We expect from the applicant: - A positive attitude towards work and the development of own skills. - Good community skills and the ability to adapt quickly to changing situations. - Customer-oriented thinking and expertise. Eligibility requirements for the position are a degree as a practical nurse or a previous vocational qualification in the field, as well as registration in JulkiTerhikki and/or JulkiSuosikki (National Supervisory Authority for Welfare and Health). Sami language skills are considered a special asset. The terms of employment are determined in accordance with the Sote agreement. The position is subject to a 6-month probationary period. Before starting the position, a criminal record extract must be presented in accordance with Section 28 of the Act on the Supervision of Social Welfare and Health Care. Regarding staff vaccination protection, we follow the vaccination protection required by the work and the Communicable Diseases Act. Join us for top-tier work by applying for the position via the Kuntarekry service by August 10, 2026, at 3:00 PM! In a possible interview, original study certificates, work certificates, and a valid ID proving eligibility must be presented. Interviews will be conducted by agreement either remotely via Teams or on-site at the Lapland Central Hospital. Priority in filling the position will be given to employees of the Lapland wellbeing services county who are under threat of termination, provided they meet the eligibility requirements for the position.