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. Lapland's stunning nature, unique landscapes, and opportunities for career development provide life's highlights. We provide space and support so you can follow your own path. Welcome to join our disability services in the daytime activities of the Southeast region. We are seeking practical nurses and day activity instructors for permanent positions. There are five positions distributed across three different units. The positions start on September 1, 2026, or by agreement. Practical nurses and day activity instructors will work in the Southeast region's daytime activities in Rovaniemi, at the following units: Erkkilänkujan, Myllyntähden, and Varastotien. Clients are adults and minors with intellectual disabilities. You will work standard working hours, with working time varying between 7:00 AM and 4:30 PM on weekdays. In our work, it is important to support clients in finding and using their own resources. Speech-supporting and alternative communication methods are used in the units. Employees work in adult groups as well as in morning and afternoon care, where clients also include minors. We respect the individual needs and self-determination of our clients. We want to enable an everyday life for clients that is equal and respects individual needs and freedom of choice. As a practical nurse or day activity instructor, you will participate in guiding clients' daily activities and performing small-scale nursing care. Additionally, practical nurses with medication authorization will participate in implementing clients' medication therapy as needed. WHAT DO WE OFFER? Work that has value - Opportunity to do genuinely impactful work in Lapland's largest and most diverse work community. - Responsibility and freedom to develop your own job description and career. Genuine community - An encouraging and caring work community where colleague support is close by every day. - An open atmosphere that values every voice. - Team meetings, support from the immediate supervisor, and professional and pleasant colleagues to support the work. Lapland's rhythm of everyday life and quality of life - Opportunity to combine work and life in a way that feels genuinely good. After the workday, nature experiences open up right from your doorstep. - Flexibility in work, e.g., through shift planning. WHAT DOES THE POSITION REQUIRE FROM YOU? - Those working under the title of practical nurse are required to have a practical nurse's degree and registration in JulkiTerhikki/JulkiSuosikki (Valvira). Those working under the title of day activity instructor are required to have a practical nurse's degree or another suitable degree for the field (e.g., youth and leisure instructor). - The positions also require fluent Finnish language skills and a hygiene passport. WHAT DO WE CONSIDER AN ADVANTAGE? Bring with you an enthusiastic approach to work, a desire to develop yourself, 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 as your authentic self, as we believe in people. We value expertise and experience related to intellectual disabilities and autism, as well as an attitude that respects and supports the client's self-determination and inclusion. Terms of employment are determined in accordance with the SOTE agreement. Regarding staff vaccination protection, we follow the vaccination protection required by the Occupational Health and Infection Control Act. Before starting in the position, a criminal record extract must be presented in accordance with Section 28 of the Social and Health Care Supervision Act. Come to these top jobs by applying for the position via the Kuntarekry site by August 17, 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.