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Monthly
€2,696.14
Posted August 6, 2026 · 1 day agoLast seen August 7, 2026Deadline August 20, 2026
Pohjanmaan hyvinvointialue

Practical Nurse

Vaasa, Finland
Onsite · Healthcare Assistant
Full-time · Mid-Level
Finnish, Swedish
No People Management
High school
How this salary compares
Salary Context: Practical Nurse

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Salary analysis

Compared with the selected benchmark ("All roles in Vaasa, Finland"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 1% lower. The offer still falls within the benchmark range (€1,662–€3,776). Range-width comparison is limited because one of the salary bands is incomplete. This benchmark is based on 283 comparable listings.

Monthly salary comparison for Practical Nurse
MarketLower bound (25th percentile)MedianUpper bound (75th percentile)
Market Average: Practical Nurse€2,416/per month€2,533/per month€2,721/per month
All roles in Vaasa, Finland€1,662/per month€2,202/per month€3,776/per month
From job ad (Mid-Level)€2,696/per month€2,696/per month€2,696/per month
About the role

We are seeking skilled and motivated practical nurses for relief staff in open-ended employment contracts for elderly residential service units in Vaasa. We need flexible and adaptable professionals for our team who can support our units in both sudden and long-term substitution needs. Working as a relief employee is versatile and varied. It offers a great opportunity to develop skills and expand experience in different work environments. Success in the role requires flexibility, good interaction skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. We expect you to have previous work experience in elderly care and a good understanding of the needs of older people. We especially value a positive and cheerful attitude as well as good cooperation skills. We offer you: - Full support from the supervisor and good colleagues. - The opportunity to develop in a versatile role. - Flexible working hours and a work environment that supports your well-being and professional development. If you have good interaction and cooperation skills, a positive attitude, and a passion for working with elderly people, you may be the person we are looking for. We look forward to your application! Welcome to join our team! Eligibility requirement: Degree of a practical nurse or a degree in accordance with the Decree on Healthcare Professionals (564/1994) or the Government Decree on Social Care Professionals (153/2016). Satisfactory oral and written skills in both national languages of the country. Those with a practical nurse's degree are required to be registered in both of Valvira's professional registers, Terhikki and Suosikki. The selected candidate must have valid vaccination protection in accordance with Section 48 of the Communicable Diseases Act (1227/2016). Additionally, the selected candidate must present an extract from the criminal record as referred to in Section 6, subsection 2 of the Criminal Records Act. A probationary period will be applied.

Job Details

Responsibilities

  • Provide care and support in elderly residential service units
  • Act as relief staff for sudden and long-term substitution needs
  • Work independently and as part of a team

Requirements

  • Degree of a practical nurse or equivalent qualification
  • Satisfactory oral and written skills in Finnish and Swedish
  • Registration in Valvira's professional registers (Terhikki and Suosikki)
  • Valid vaccination protection according to the Communicable Diseases Act
  • Criminal record extract
  • Previous work experience in elderly care

Skills & Technologies

Interaction skillsCooperation skillsElderly care expertise

Education Level

High school
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