Christmas Substitute Practical Nurses at Rinnekodit Pajula

Rinnekodit is a workplace that supports its employees’ overall wellbeing. Together, we build a respectful and equal working culture where everyone has the opportunity to develop. We are now looking for practical nurses for fixed-term employment over Christmas to ensure our clients’ everyday lives run smoothly while our team takes annual leave. Welcome to Rinnekodit Pajula! Pajula is a home for our residents with intellectual disabilities and on the autism spectrum in Lakisto, Espoo. We support our residents’ agency and participation in their own everyday lives. Their functional abilities vary, and each of them is a unique individual. The role and its objectives As a Christmas substitute, you are an important part of our work community and our residents’ everyday lives. Your work includes basic care, medication care and rehabilitative guidance. You will receive support from your skilled team, and varied working days offer the opportunity to learn new things and develop your professional skills. At Pajula, we anticipate residents’ needs and build a safe, smooth everyday life with the help of individual daily and weekly schedules. At Christmas, being together, a warm atmosphere and meaningful festive moments spent with residents are especially important. What we expect from you: A practical nurse qualification and registration in the Suosikki register of the Finnish Supervisory Agency, OR studies in their final stage A social and healthcare professional card (Kanta certificate card), OR readiness to obtain one during the probationary period Readiness to work three shifts Basic Finnish skills for documentation and meeting clients Vaccination protection in accordance with section 48 of the Communicable Diseases Act Experience guiding clients on the autism spectrum Rinnekodit is a smoke-free and substance-free workplace. We check the criminal record extract of the person selected for the role, as required by law (the Act on the Supervision of Social Welfare and Health Care), before the employment relationship begins. The extract must be no more than six months old. The work community and culture Our work community includes practical nurses, registered nurses, special instructors, a home-care worker and your supervisor, the service unit manager. Your supervisor is committed to supporting your development and that of the whole work community with a coaching approach—encouraging you, giving feedback and listening when you have concerns. We encourage one another to grow, both on our own paths and together. We follow safer-space principles. By observing them together, we ensure a respectful, safe and welcoming work community where everyone can be themselves. What we offer: For a qualified practical nurse, salary grade G22 (€2,562.61–€2,901.33) plus shift supplements under the collective agreement for private social services For a practical nurse student in the final stage of studies, salary grade G22 minus 6% (€2,408.85–€2,727.25) plus shift supplements under the collective agreement for private social services A fixed-term supplement of €150 per month for challenging work with people with intellectual disabilities Comprehensive occupational healthcare and extensive leisure-time accident insurance A dedicated induction guide and a welcoming induction planned for you A role where you can use your skills and strengths The opportunity to take part in career coaching Applying for the job and recruitment process You can submit your application easily by answering a few questions. We hope you submit your application in Finnish. The application period ends on 15 November 2026. However, we may close recruitment earlier if we find the right person. We value diversity in our work community and encourage people from different backgrounds to apply for a job with us. Questions? Please feel free to contact: Service Unit Manager Jarno Keskinen Weekdays 9:00–15:00 Tel. 050 327 0471 Read more about our unit: Rinnekodit Pajula - Rinnekodit Rinnekodit provides special services for an urbanising Finland. It offers impactful social and healthcare services for older people, people with intellectual disabilities, people with different disabilities, people recovering from mental health and substance-use problems, people experiencing homelessness, children and young people, and others who need special support. Rinnekodit is also a meaningful workplace for around 2,900 social and healthcare professionals who work with expertise and heart. Rinnekodit is a social enterprise and part of the Diaconess Foundation’s non-profit foundation group. www.rinnekodit.fi #heartinthework #pathsforlife