Practical Nurse

A Finnish-language job advertisement for a permanent, part-time practical nurse position at Esperi Hoivakoti Torpankukka in Kuopio. The role includes providing basic care aligned with residents’ needs, supporting and strengthening functional capacity where possible, monitoring and documenting wellbeing, conducting RAi assessments and service plan implementation, administering medications, and maintaining close cooperation with families and other stakeholders. The employment is permanent and paid as part-time (0-115 hours over 3 weeks), primarily three-shift work. Salary follows the private social services sector collective agreement; base salary for the practical nurse, depending on experience, is 2,493.06–2,719.93 EUR per month (from 1 Sep 2026). Hourly wages are paid for part-time workers with additional shift allowances. Required qualifications include a practical nurse degree, active medication licenses or readiness to obtain them, hygienic certificate and vaccination protection in line with infectious disease law, and fluent Finnish (minimum B1). Prior experience with the elderly is an asset; a criminal record extract is requested. Benefits include various employee benefits and opportunities for training; Mehiläinen provides occupational health care, and the employer highlights team spirit and supportive supervisors. How to apply: please submit your application by 6 Sep 2026. Contact: Liisa Tuunanen, team leader, at 050 409 7465 or liisa.tuunanen@esperi.fi.