Registered Nurse

In the North, work and life follow the same path. In the wellbeing services county of Lapland, you will become part of a close-knit work community where tasks are handled regardless of titles and everyone works together toward a common goal. Lapland's stunning nature, unique landscapes, and opportunities for career development provide life's highlights. We provide the space and support for you to follow your own path. Welcome to join us at the primary healthcare general medicine ward! Our unit is the primary healthcare general medicine ward operating at the Lapland Central Hospital, which began operations in January 2026. Using primary healthcare means, we provide diverse care for acute, infectious, diagnostic, internal medicine, and surgical patients, as well as patients in palliative care. Work is based on multidisciplinary cooperation, combining the expertise of different professional groups to ensure holistic and high-quality patient care. Your role as a registered nurse is to ensure high-quality nursing care, health promotion and maintenance, the prevention and cure of diseases with a rehabilitative approach, and the alleviation of suffering. Additionally, you will contribute to maintaining and developing the quality of care and cooperating with other parties involved in the patient's treatment. WHAT DO WE OFFER? Meaningful work - The 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 available every day. - An open atmosphere that values every voice. Lapland's daily rhythm and quality of life - The opportunity to combine work and life in a way that feels genuinely good. After the workday, nature experiences open up right from your doorstep. A developing ward - Bring your own expertise and help us develop a new unit. - An innovative and development-oriented work community. - Opportunities to grow toward a career of your own design. WHAT DOES THE POSITION REQUIRE FROM YOU? - Legal right to practice as a registered nurse (licensed professional). - Good oral and written Finnish language skills. - A criminal record extract is required for those working with elderly people in employment contracts exceeding 3 months. WHAT DO 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 good cooperation skills as well as an independent and responsible work ethic. We want you to be your authentic self, as we believe in people. We value expertise in medication therapy, diverse patient care experience, and the ability to work independently. Performance in the position requires good clinical and theoretical expertise and knowledge, as well as good interaction skills. The work requires rapid reaction and decision-making in acutely changing situations, as well as resuscitation and first aid skills. The work also requires taking managerial responsibility during one's own shift and considering the economic perspective in all activities. The terms of employment are determined in accordance with the SOTE agreement. The position is subject to a 6-month probationary period. Regarding staff vaccination protection, we follow the vaccination protection required by the law on occupational health and infectious diseases. Apply for this great opportunity via the Kuntarekry website by August 28, 2026, at 3:00 PM! Interviews may begin during the application period. In filling the position, priority will be given to employees of the Lapland wellbeing services county who are under threat of redundancy, provided they meet the eligibility requirements for the position.