Practical Nurse

In the North, work and life follow the same path. In the Lapland wellbeing services county, you will become part of a close-knit work community where tasks are handled regardless of titles and everyone works together toward a common goal. Lapland's wonderful nature, unique landscapes, and opportunities for career development provide life's highlights. We provide the space and support for you to follow your own path. Welcome to join us at Primary Health Care Ward 1! We are looking for practical nurses for permanent employment contracts. We are establishing an 11-bed primary health care unit focusing primarily on the care of palliative and end-of-life patients. Your role as a practical nurse is to ensure high-quality symptom relief for patients as part of a multidisciplinary team. Close cooperation with the patient and their loved ones is a major part of the practical nurse's work in our unit, where good interaction skills are emphasized. The work is based on a three-shift system. WHAT DOES THE POSITION REQUIRE OF YOU? - A degree as a practical nurse or other equivalent previous qualification - Registration in JulkiTerhikki (National Supervisory Authority for Welfare and Health) - Criminal record extract for those working with elderly people - Fluent oral and written skills in Finnish - Medication permits and demonstrations (completed at the start of employment) - A positive attitude and enthusiasm! WHAT DO WE CONSIDER AN ADVANTAGE? Bring with you an enthusiastic approach to work, a desire to develop yourself and your work community, and the courage to take on new challenges. We value good cooperation skills as well as an independent and responsible work ethic. We want you to be your authentic self, as we believe in people. Completion of the palliative care specialization of the vocational qualification for elderly care and previous work experience in the care of palliative and end-of-life patients are considered advantages. Performing the duties requires good clinical and theoretical expertise, as well as skills and good interaction abilities as a member of a multidisciplinary team. The work requires resuscitation and first aid skills, as well as the ability to react and make decisions in changing situations. Considering the economic perspective is central to all activities. Terms of employment are determined according to the SOTE agreement. The position includes a 6-month probationary period. Regarding staff vaccination protection, we follow the vaccination protection required by the Work and Communicable Diseases Acts. Apply for this top job via the Kuntarekry website by August 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM! In filling the position, priority 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.