Practical Nurse

Join Validia in building meaningful everyday lives and shaping your life story! We are now looking for a Practical Nurse for a permanent, full-time position at Iisalmi Validia House. We offer the opportunity to do work that genuinely matters in our clients' lives. You will become part of a skilled, caring and supportive work community where everyone's contribution is valued. You will receive comprehensive induction, strong support from colleagues and the opportunity to develop your skills alongside healthcare professionals. In addition to three-shift work, the work can also be done in two shifts, taking your life situation and the unit's needs into account. Iisalmi Validia House is a 24-hour supported-living unit with 25 residents. Our clients are people with disabilities, injuries or neurological conditions, and we support their right to a high-quality life on their own terms every day. As a Practical Nurse, you will assist clients with daily activities, administer medication, organise activities and monitor their wellbeing. You will also be the primary nurse for assigned clients and work closely with their families and a multidisciplinary network. Every day with us is an opportunity to make a difference, connect with people and succeed together. Learn more about Iisalmi Validia House. You can also visit our Instagram to see what everyday life and working at Validia are like. Our work at Validia is guided by the values Respect, Competence, Smoothness and Responsibility. We believe everyone has the right to a dignified life on their own terms. That is why we want to provide clients and employees alike with an environment where everyone is heard, encountered and valued. We learn together, succeed together and keep our promises. We offer you - Induction tailored to your skills and strengths - Support from a skilled work community with a sense of humour - Pay in accordance with the Social Services collective agreement, Practical Nurse pay grade G20C - Opportunities to take on different positions of responsibility to develop your professional skills and increase your pay level - Occupational healthcare focused on work ability and exceeding statutory requirements - Employment benefits including Epassi culture, sports and commuting benefits, and leisure-time accident insurance - Training opportunities We require - Suitable education in social services and healthcare - Registration in JulkiSuosikki as a protected-title social welfare professional - Vaccination protection under section 48 of the Communicable Diseases Act and a tuberculosis assessment under section 55 - Presentation of a criminal record extract as required by the Act on the Supervision of Social and Healthcare Services - A completed hygiene passport or readiness to complete it within three months of starting employment - Sufficient Finnish-language skills Submit your details through the application form to be considered in the recruitment process. The application period ends on 25 October. We interview applicants during the application period, and the position will be filled when a suitable person is found. For more information, contact unit manager Annina Heikkinen at 044 588 7281 or annina.heikkinen@validia.fi, or the recruitment coordinator at 044 765 0856 or rekry@validia.fi. Recruitment process Applicants reaching the final stage of recruitment will be asked for their referees' contact details. We collect referee feedback through the Refapp application. Not having referees does not prevent you from progressing; we consider each case individually and find a suitable solution together.

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