Dental Hygienist

We at Terveystalo do the most important work: health. Our work matters greatly, not only to our customers but to society as a whole. More than 14,000 people work at Terveystalo in nearly 400 locations throughout Finland, where people live their everyday lives and where our Finnish work is needed. We are now looking for a dental hygienist for Tervola. What does the work as a dental hygienist in Tervola involve? As a dental hygienist in Terveystalo Suunterveys, you will help provide patient-oriented oral healthcare in Tervola. Your duties include clinical dental hygiene work, working alongside a dentist when needed, instrument maintenance, assessing treatment needs and appointment booking. If you wish, you can also use and develop your skills in orthodontics. In Tervola, you will work in a small but efficient team and modern facilities. Tervola dental clinic is a municipal outsourcing site, providing basic oral healthcare services to local residents. The duties are varied because clients are of all ages, and we focus on preventive care. You will be welcomed by a very warm team consisting of 1.5 dentists and two dental nurses. Professionals who have worked with us have given us a lot of positive feedback. You can influence your own work rhythm, and the days are varied. The employment is full-time and fixed-term until 31 January 2027. The start date can be agreed to suit your wishes. Working hours are generally 7:30–15:30, but we can take your preferences into account. At Terveystalo Public Services, the work focuses not only on treating existing illnesses and complaints but also on promoting patients’ health. Our shared goal is to increase patients’ healthy years of life. You will work at a health centre outsourced entirely to Terveystalo, carrying out the varied duties of public healthcare while working for a private service provider. Why work at Terveystalo? Our everyday work is built on smooth operations, caring for one another, a continuous desire to develop and, above all, humane encounters. Although the world changes, our way of working remains: at Terveystalo, you can focus on what matters most—health. Our everyday work runs smoothly. We invest in local leadership and supervisory work so that every professional receives the support they need. Cross-professional teamwork, flexibility and our advanced care pathways support daily work. We care for one another. Everyone can be themselves, is valued as an expert in their field and is an important part of the work community. According to our employee survey, our professionals value our warm work community, good supervisory and local leadership, and the opportunity to succeed in their work. We do impactful work. Terveystalo has unique expertise ranging from prevention and primary healthcare to oral health and specialised medical care. We use distinctive quality indicators for our own work and digital care pathways for all common illnesses. We also invest in high-quality training, development and professional growth for our professionals. Finnish and responsible. Responsibility is close to our hearts. In ISS ESG’s assessment, we rank among the global leaders in our field, and the Association for Finnish Work has awarded us the Key Flag Symbol in recognition of services produced in Finland that create Finnish employment. We work for the health of Finns and the wellbeing of society with uncompromising professionalism. As Finland’s largest private healthcare provider, we cherish our Finnish roots and are proud of our Finnish owners. Diverse and equal. At Terveystalo, everyone is equal regardless of gender, age, ethnic or national background, nationality, language, religion, beliefs, opinions, disability, health status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic. Attractive total rewards with a wide range of benefits. We offer our professionals diverse employment benefits, including a lunch benefit, sports, culture and wellbeing benefits, partner discounts and comprehensive occupational healthcare. In addition to basic services, occupational healthcare includes referred specialist appointments and extensive mental wellbeing services, including short-term psychotherapy. What do we hope for from you? The role requires a dental hygienist qualification and Valvira licensure. Work experience is considered an advantage, but motivation and a desire to learn and develop professionally are most important. Interested in the role? Submit your details through the application form no later than 30 November 2026. Every applicant matters to us, so the local manager always reads every application. Please note that we do not process applications sent by email. For questions, contact Site Manager Heidi Putaansuu at 050 4760087 or heidi.putaansuu@terveystalo.com. Welcome to Terveystalo!