Acting Ward Manager

Work and life in the North follow the same trail. At Lapland Wellbeing Services County, you will join a close-knit work community where people get things done together regardless of titles. Lapland’s magnificent nature, unique landscapes and career opportunities bring special moments to life. We give you room and support to follow a path that feels like your own. Welcome to our team! We are looking for a skilled manager for a fixed-term acting Ward Manager position at Ward 2 in Rovaniemi primary healthcare, from 1 January to 31 December 2027. Ward 2 provides multidisciplinary care for acute, rehabilitation and palliative-care patients across different specialties. The Ward Manager’s duties and responsibilities include leading and developing the ward’s operations, managing staff, and ensuring patient safety and quality. The role also includes financial and resource management, communication and cooperation with various stakeholders. The Primary Healthcare Wards and Home Hospital responsibility unit consists of ward managers and deputy ward managers from across Lapland, as well as a shared development team. We work together and aim to build a successful whole as a team. Welcome to our team! WHAT YOU WILL FIND WITH US - The opportunity to do genuinely impactful work in Lapland’s largest and most diverse work community. - Responsibility and freedom to develop your role and career. - A supportive and caring work community, with colleagues close by every day. - The opportunity to combine work and life in a way that genuinely feels right. After the working day, nature experiences begin right outside your front door. WHAT THE POSITION REQUIRES FROM YOU - The eligibility requirement is that you are a licensed healthcare professional and have a relevant master’s degree. WHAT WE CONSIDER AN ADVANTAGE Bring an enthusiastic approach to work, a desire to develop yourself and the courage to take on new challenges. We value experience in supervisory work and a development-oriented approach to strengthening primary healthcare operations. We also value good collaboration skills and an independent, responsible approach to work. We want you to be yourself, because we believe in people. The terms of employment follow the SOTE agreement. Employees’ vaccination protection must meet the requirements of the work and the Communicable Diseases Act. Apply for this great position through the Kuntarekry website by 16 November 2026 at 15:00! Employees of Lapland Wellbeing Services County who are at risk of dismissal will be considered first if they meet the eligibility requirements.