Practical Nurse - Pirkanmaan hyvinvointialue - Tampere, Finland

At the Härmälänranta residential unit, we provide long-term 24-hour service housing and supported housing for people with intellectual disabilities. The Härmälänranta unit is located on the border of Tampere and Pirkkala, with good transport connections. The unit has a total of seven long-term 24-hour service housing places. Residents live on the first floor of an apartment building. Dining takes place in the building's common area. Residents have access to lounge areas, sauna facilities, and a shared inner courtyard. Additionally, there are 14 supported housing apartments for intellectually disabled people living independently, who receive support from a supported housing instructor. Staff are available around the clock, and residents receive the help, support, and guidance they need in their housing and daily activities. During the day, residents' routines consist of daytime activities, household chores, other errands, and outdoor activities. Strengthening the residents' right to self-determination and supporting participation are important parts of our daily work. As a practical nurse, your work involves holistic care and guidance, with an emphasis on nursing care. Your duties also include medication administration, networking and cooperation with clients' families/representatives, and various home care tasks. Responsibility areas related to the unit's operations are shared among all staff. Why join us? - You will become part of an enthusiastic team where we collaboratively implement the smoothness of daily life and develop operations. - You will have access to Pirha's personnel benefits, such as annual sports, culture, commuting, and wellbeing benefits via Epassi, employer lunch benefits, and the activities of Tyhy and Virkisty Vapaalla ry. What we hope for from you? - You are a protected title practical nurse (social services) or a basic care nurse. - You have a valid hygiene passport and have completed the LOVe medication web test. If necessary, you can complete the LOVe medication web tests as soon as possible at the start of employment. - You have gained experience working with people with intellectual disabilities and know how to use alternative communication methods. - Proficiency in structured documentation and readiness to manage various client information applications, such as Saga and OMNI 365. - Awareness of the right to self-determination for people with intellectual disabilities and a participatory approach to work. - Self-direction and good interaction skills. The start date for the permanent employment is September 1, 2026, or as agreed. A probationary period of six months applies to the position. The working time is full-time, averaging 38 h 15 min/week. The work includes morning, evening, and night shifts. The selected candidate must have valid vaccination protection in accordance with Section 48 of the Communicable Diseases Act (1227/2016). Before accepting the position, the selected candidate must present a criminal record extract in accordance with Section 6, subsection 4 of the Criminal Records Act. The person selected for the position must present the required health certificates within one month of starting work. We will contact applicants invited for an interview personally. We plan to hold interviews after the application period has ended. Together, let's offer our clients a versatile and meaningful daily life where the client is the expert of their own life!