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Registered Nurses - North Savo, Finland

Registered Nurses (RN)

As a nurse at Wellbeing Services County of North Savo, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of your patients. You will work with a team of dedicated professionals providing the best possible care for your patients as part of essential healthcare service teams in communities across beautiful North Savo.

A smooth landing to North Savo primary healthcare services

means utilising the nurse's special medical expertise during treatment, needs assessment, appointments and examinations in an independent way of working. 

Wellbeing services county of North Savo provides all public social, health, rescue and security services in the county of North Savo, which includes 19 municipalities and cities. With 12 700 employees, including 2800 nurses and 900 physicians, it is the biggest employer in North Savo, providing social and healthcare services from primary health care to specialized medical care for more than 248,000 inhabitants,. Together with the Kuopio University Hospitals' specialized medical care services, the county serves nearly a million inhabitants in Eastern Finland. 

 As a nurse, you will work as an expert in your own field in a multiprofessional working group. You will participate in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the patient's treatment and planning the follow-up care. Nurses role in North Savo primary healthcare services involves self-management, clear independent responsibility areas on pharmacotherapy and a rehabilitative work approach.

Wellbeing Services County of North Savo in Finland is seeking to recruit 25 skillful and dedicated registered nurses to full-time permanent positions. The recruits will be assigned to North Savo's health and wellbeing centers’ primary care units around the region.

Is it time to find your peace in Northern Savo?


 
 

The Offer?

2 615,87€/ month
START SALARY
0 years of service

Salary quoted gross, i.e. BEFORE taxes and social contributions as a starting salary with no previous years of acceptable service, in accordance with the collective agreement of Health and Socialcare in Municipality Sector workers  (SOTE). This salary is paid as a minimum, without shift work, after you have received your Finnish license to practice your profession as a nurse.

Shift work (bank holidays and inconvenient hours) will be paid in accordance to the amount of such hours worked, increasing the monthly salary with approximately 20%, bringing the salary  
up to 3 139,04€/ month. 

2 746,59€/ month
SALARY
5 years of service

Salary quoted gross, i.e. BEFORE taxes and social contributions as a starting salary with 5 years of acceptable service, in accordance with the collective agreement  agreement of Health and Socialcare in Municipality Sector workers  (SOTE). This salary is paid as a minimum, without shift work, after you have received your Finnish license to practice your profession as a nurse.

Shift work (bank holidays and inconvenient hours) will be paid in accordance to the amount of such hours worked, increasing the monthly salary with approximately 20%, bringing the salary  
up to 3 295,90€/ month. 

2 825,13€/ month
SALARY
10 years of service

Salary quoted gross, i.e. BEFORE taxes and social contributions as a starting salary with 10 years of acceptable service, in accordance with the collective agreement  agreement of Health and Socialcare in Municipality Sector workers  (SOTE). This salary is paid as a minimum, without shift work, after you have received your Finnish license to practice your profession as a nurse.

Shift work (bank holidays and inconvenient hours) will be paid in accordance to the amount of such hours worked, increasing the monthly salary with approximately 20%, bringing the salary  
up to 3 390,16€/ month. 

... and more...

What is the offer?

A unique opportunity to start your Nordic career and reimagine your future in North-Savo

Contract

A full-time, permanent position with 38 hours 15 minutes per week working time

Prior to licencing

A basic monthly, full-time salary of a nurse ( 2 488,92€/month before taxes & social contributions) prior to reaching your licenced status and when working in Finland. 

After recognition

After license to practice in Finland as a registered nurse, a basic monthly salary starting from 2615,87€/ month before taxes & social constibutions (*please, see above).

Additional compensation

for inconvenient working hours (evenings, weekends, nights, holidays & overtime) and vacation time which are paid on top of the basic monthly salary if and when applicable.

Vacations

Minimum 23 days per year starting after the first full working year acting as basis for calculations. Previous accepted work experience from with EU /EEA area will add vacation days in accordance to experience years. Maximum is 38 vacation days yearly.

Healthcare & insurances

Healthcare, insurances, unemployment & retirement fees and benefits are included

E-pass benefit card

is the key to the employee benefits: discounts and personal monthly amount to use in different services. Yearly value is 150€. 

Wellbeing at work

Eight hours of wellbeing at work coaching yearly.

Flexibility at work

A flexi-bank of hours, flexible wrok arrangements,  possibility to work long shifts ad much needed flexibility to optimize work-life-balance. 

Mentoring & coaching

Mentoring and servant leadership are used in daily work throughout the workplace.

Life-long learning

Possibility for regular coaching and training, inlcuding career development opportunities and job-rotation.

Induction period

Induction to your new tasks and responsibilities when you start working



 





How do we support?

We understand that moving to another country is challenging, so here is how we help free-of-charge

Named mediator

A dedicated contact person who acts as your match-maker and your mediator for the entire process

Qualifications

We check that your qualifications match the requirements 

Records

We guide in application of different records and manage the translation process

Calculations

Help to calculate and understand how much is left of your salary after taxes & social contributions on average

Living costs

Support to understand how much are the average living costs in North-Savo (Living cost in Finland)

Information

Information about living & working in Finland with EURES advisors for planning your relocation process & required paperwork

Mental support

Named mediator to support your progress in the program, and if needed, psychological support for stress & change management

Training program

Intensive language and intercultural training prior to your relocation

Materials

All required learning and study materials

Recognition

Support  for your recognition of qualifications process during your training program

Translations

Check of documents, stamps & management of the entire translation process, including sworn translations

Relocation

Home finding & other relocation assistance,  such as helping you manage the official registrations, when it's time to move

Spouse support

in job search and language skills prior to arrival to Finland

Schools & daycare

Help to find jobs, schools and daycare for your family members after relocation

Financial support

Help & assistance to apply for any available financial support, such as the Targeted Mobility Schemes -support. Applicable for EU/EEA citizens and those in hold of EU long-term residency. 

Settling-in

Tips for settling-in after arrival

The expectations

For you with a genuine interest and passion for nursing and a well balanced life

Qualifications

A Barchelors or Masters level degree from Nursing from an EU/EEA - area educational institution (2005/36/EU) and Registered Nursing -status

Records

A clean Criminal Record & Record of Good Standing as required by the Finnish Law

Experience

Preferrably 6 month of previous work experience as registered professional

Attitude

An independent & responsible attitude, with good communication & team working skills 

Commitment to training

Commitment to a free-of-charge language training program, and to study a minimum 20 hrs per week in order to reach a B1 level of Finnish language at the end of the training

Commitment to relocation

Commitment to relocating and starting work in Finland after reaching your target in language training

Considered as a plus

 fluent English language skills. Intermediate English language skills are required. 

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 APPLY NOW! APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 10TH OF MAY 2024! INTERVIEWS ARE ON-GOING!



Did we answer all your questions? If not, please contact us.

We are multilingual team, so we are able to help you in at least English, Greek & Spanish languages. Alternatively you can contact our matchmakers:
Marika (SPA: +34 654 07 1241)
Alexia (GRE: +30 694 45 68328)

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      Ready for a jump in your career?

      We are looking for nurses who are passionate about teamwork and collaboration. If you're a passionate and skilled nurse looking for a rewarding career in the balance of the Nordics, we encourage you to apply today!  

       
       
      This project is done in collaboration with the Finnish Ministry of Employment, the North-Savo Centre of Economic Development, Transport and the Environment, the Wellbeing Services county of North Savo & BBi Nordics.
      The Swedish EURES Targeted Mobility Schemes project is funded by the European Commission.

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