Deadline Nov 11

Practical Nurse

Posted Oct 15 (3 days ago) · Last updated Oct 18 · Open 3 days. This role usually stays open about 8 days

Key facts

Practical nurse for 60-resident elderly care home; two shifts and fixed term to October 2027.

How this salary compares

Estimated €2,495 - €2,721In line with mid-level roles
This salary is competitive with the market medianBased on 833 job postings
Monthly salary comparison for Practical Nurse
MarketLower bound (25th percentile)MedianUpper bound (75th percentile)
mid-level roles€2,416 per month€2,607 per month€2,825 per month
This offer€2,495 per month€2,608 per month€2,721 per month

Estimated from 869 comparable listings

Est. take-home €2,054 - €2,196

Where and how
SiilinjärviOnsiteTemporary, Mid-Level
Languages required
Finnish

Original job ad

Translated by JobCrawls from the Finnish ad.

Open the ad
Practical Nurse, Mainiokoti Kuura, Siilinjärvi Come and help us create a homelike feeling at Mainiokoti Kuura in Siilinjärvi! We are now looking for a practical nurse for a fixed-term position at our beautiful, bright home until 16 October 2027. Where will you work? Mainiokoti Kuura is located close to the centre of Siilinjärvi, next to the baseball field. The care home has 60 round-the-clock places for older people across two floors. The home is divided into four group homes: Louhela, Sampola, Vellamo and Vanamo. Mainiokoti Kuura has its own production kitchen. What will you do? As a practical nurse, you will provide everyday care and develop our unit’s operations together with the other team members. Our daily life is active, and we regularly organise activities for our residents. Who are you? You are a qualified practical nurse or a student nearing the end of your studies. A positive and proactive person who is genuinely interested in working with older people will enjoy working with us. Experience in elderly care is an advantage. We require current registration in the Suosikki/Terhikki register and a professional card, vaccination protection under the Communicable Diseases Act (48/2026), a tuberculosis examination and a hygiene passport. Why work with us? At Mainiokoti Kuura, you will join a close-knit workplace where people work with a smile. We are a flexible employer, and everyone can participate in shift planning. As a Mehiläinen employee, you will have access to good staff benefits, including a sports and exercise balance, occupational health services and 24/7 digital clinic services. As an employee of Mainiokodit, you will have a wide range of training and development opportunities. The work is in two shifts. Pay follows the private social services collective agreement. The position is full-time and fixed-term until 16 October 2027. Under the Act on the Supervision of Social Welfare and Health Care, applicants selected for work with older or disabled people must present a criminal record extract referred to in section 6, subsection 2 of the Criminal Records Act. Apply through our recruitment system as soon as possible. The application period ends on 11 November 2026. Please act quickly, as we will fill the position as soon as we find a suitable person. The work begins by agreement. I will be happy to tell you more: Unit Manager Tanja Repo tanja.repo@mainiokodit.fi Tel. 040 136 1270 (weekdays 8:00–16:00) You know it when you come home. Mainiokodit’s mission is to create better care in Finland by making it possible for every resident to live an individual and good life. At Mainiokodit, we focus on high-quality care, support and guidance, delicious food, safety, community and ensuring that every client has a comfortable home of their own. The Mainiokodit brand’s symbol, the rag rug, represents the full spectrum of life, with its joys and sorrows. Mainiokodit is part of Mehiläinen. Mehiläinen’s social and health care professionals work every day with dedication for our private, corporate and wellbeing services county clients. Welcome to join and strengthen our team of professionals!

About the role

Summarised by JobCrawls from the job ad above.

Requirements

  • Practical nurse qualification or nearing completion of practical nurse studies
  • Positive and proactive attitude
  • Genuine interest in working with older people
  • Current Suosikki/Terhikki registration and professional card
  • Vaccination protection under the Communicable Diseases Act
  • Tuberculosis examination
  • Hygiene passport
  • Criminal record extract if selected for work with older or disabled people

Responsibilities

  • Provide everyday care to residents
  • Develop the unit’s operations with the team
  • Organise activities for residents

Skills & technologies

Elderly CareResident ActivitiesShift Planning

Benefits & perks

Recruitment process

  1. Apply through the recruitment system as soon as possible and by 11 November 2026
  2. The position may be filled once a suitable candidate is found

Your CV vs this job

How well does your CV match this job?

Add your CV once and every job shows which of its skills you have, which are missing and whether you meet the language requirements. Free, no account needed.

Add your CV

No CV yet? Start from a free CV template. Writing the application? Cover letter template and examples.

About Mainiokodit

Mainiokodit logo
Mainiokodit · 20 open roles
Top locations (all time): Seinäjoki, Finland · 5 · Oulu, Finland · 4 · Espoo, Finland · 3 · +20 other locations
View company
Current open roles at Mainiokodit on JobCrawls
LocationActive listings
Seinäjoki, Finland5
Oulu, Finland4
Espoo, Finland3
Hämeenlinna, Finland3
Lahti, Finland2
Kuusamo, Finland2
Nummela, Finland2
Kouvola, Finland1
Sipoo, Finland1
Helsinki, Finland1
Hollola, Finland1
Kaarina, Vanha Littoistentie1
Ylitornio, Finland1
Hämeenlinna, Suomi1
Lapinjärvi, Finland1
Tampere, Finland1
Kuopio, Finland1
Kaarina, Finland1
Mikkeli, Finland1
Raisio, Finland1
Helsinki, Papinpöydänkuja1
Lahti, Uudenpellonkatu1
Siilinjärvi, Finland1
Current role mix at Mainiokodit on JobCrawls
Role typeActive listings
Practical Nurse15
Lähihoitaja3
Care Assistant3
Registered Nurse3
Practical nurse2
Nurse2
Nurse assistant1
Chef1
Cook1
Nursing Assistant1
Team Supervisor1
Nurse - Medication Management1
Medication Nurse1
Cleaner1
Current role-level mix at Mainiokodit on JobCrawls
Role levelActive listings
Mid-Level29
Junior3
Senior2
Intern1
Manager1
About the employer

Mainiokodit provides residential care and is part of Mehiläinen, whose social and health care professionals serve private, corporate and wellbeing services county clients.

Core values
Individual and good lifeHigh-quality careSafetyCommunity

Never miss a new Practical Nurse job in Siilinjärvi, Finland

Weekly or daily digest. Unsubscribe anytime.