Assistant Head Nurse

This vacancy combines clinical nursing, supervisory responsibilities, and involvement in organizational development. The assistant head nurse on the Meilahdi acute care unit leads daily operations, develops nursing practices in close collaboration with unit heads and fellow assistant heads, coordinates unit activities, supports staff competence development, and ensures sufficient expertise. The role includes participation in clinical nursing and a shift pattern that is rotation-based, primarily daytime on weekdays. The position is part of HUS and aims to advance leadership; the holder should foster trust and promote well-being in the workplace. The Meilahti intensive care unit consists of five modules with 50 beds and three modules with dedicated supervisors and educators. After orientation, there is opportunity for further professional training. We offer: an Epassi wellness package including exercise, culture, massage, and commuting benefits; free HUS outpatient visits; housing support and subsidized staff meals; various staff discounts on travel, fitness, and wellbeing services. Requirements include strong ICU expertise, excellent communication, self-direction, problem-solving, and resilience in change management. Finnish language at good spoken and written level and Swedish at satisfactory level. Salary is determined by the SOTE collective agreement; base salary €3810.46 per month plus possible experience-based allowances. Applications close 24 August 2026. Interviews weeks 36–37. Contact: Susann Vilander (susann.vilander@hus.fi, +358504286682) and Anu Meriö (anu.merio@hus.fi, +358504270965).