Assistant Head Nurse

HUS; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Epassi wellness package

Free HUS outpatient visits

Housing support and subsidized staff–c

Job summary

The assistant head nurse on the Meilahdi acute care unit within Helsinki University Hospital (HUS) leads daily operations and coordinates unit activities. They develop nursing practices in close collaboration with unit heads and fellow assistant heads, ensuring high standards and staff competence.

Role includes involvement in clinical nursing, supporting change management, and fostering a supportive work environment, with a rotation-based daytime shift on weekdays.

Qualifications

• Strong ICU experience.
• Excellent communication.
• Self-direction.
• Problem-solving.
• Resilience in change management.
• Finnish language proficiency (spoken and written).
• Swedish proficiency (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the Meilahti ICU, coordinating unit activities.
• Develop nursing practices in collaboration with unit heads and fellow assistant heads.
• Support staff competence development and ensure sufficient expertise.
• Promote wellbeing and foster trust in the workplace.

Skills

ICU expertise

Communication skills

Self-direction

Problem solving

Change management resilience

Finnish language

Job description

This vacancy combines clinical nursing, supervisory responsibilities, and involvement in organizational development. The assistant head nurse on the Meilahdi acute care unit leads daily operations, develops nursing practices in close collaboration with unit heads and fellow assistant heads, coordinates unit activities, supports staff competence development, and ensures sufficient expertise. The role includes participation in clinical nursing and a shift pattern that is rotation-based, primarily daytime on weekdays. The position is part of HUS and aims to advance leadership; the holder should foster trust and promote well-being in the workplace. The Meilahti intensive care unit consists of five modules with 50 beds and three modules with dedicated supervisors and educators. After orientation, there is opportunity for further professional training.

We offer

• An Epassi wellness package including exercise, culture, massage, and commuting benefits
• Free HUS outpatient visits
• Housing support and subsidized staff meals
• Various staff discounts on travel, fitness, and wellbeing services

Requirements

• Strong ICU expertise
• Excellent communication
• Self-direction
• Problem-solving
• Resilience in change management
• Finnish language at good spoken and written level
• Swedish at satisfactory level

Additional Requirements

• Strong ICU experience
• Good communication
• Self-direction
• Resilience in change management
• Finnish language proficiency (spoken and written)
• Swedish proficiency (spoken and written)

Salary

Salary is determined by the SOTE collective agreement; base salary €3810.46 per month plus possible experience-based allowances.

Application Deadline

Applications close 24 August 2026. Interviews weeks 36–37.

Contact

Susann Vilander ([e-mail], [phone]) and Anu Meriö ([e-mail], [phone]).