Nurse

Varsinais-Suomen hyvinvointialue; Raisio; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Varsinais-Suomen hyvinvointialue is seeking a nurse to work with mental health and substance use patients in Raisio. You will assess, plan, and deliver care, including independent reception duties, brief therapeutic interventions, and opioid maintenance treatment, with care plans created alongside a physician.

The role requires a nurse license under the Health Care Professionals Act 559/1994, strong Finnish language skills, and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team in a day-shift,

Qualifications

• Licensed nurse under Health Care Professionals Act 559/1994.
• Experience in mental health and substance use work preferred.
• Good Finnish language skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients with mental health and substance use needs and plan and deliver care.
• Provide independent reception work and implement brief therapeutic interventions.
• Administer opioid maintenance treatment and other medications as prescribed, and draft care plans with a physician.
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team and contribute to care delivery and patient wellbeing.

Skills

Independent decision-making

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Flexibility

Development mindset

Education

Nurse license (Health Care Professionals Act 559/1994)

Job description

Role overview

As a nurse, you will work with mental health and substance abuse patients, assessing their situation, planning and delivering care. Your duties include independent reception work, implementing brief therapeutic interventions, administering opioid maintenance treatment and other medications, and drafting care plans in collaboration with a physician. You will also conduct various substance use assessments and participate in the comprehensive patient care delivery. The job is a versatile mix of autonomous patient work, teamwork, and multidisciplinary collaboration across networks; some real-time remote consultations may be required. You will operate in a tight multidisciplinary team that includes practical nurses, nurses, psychologists, a occupational therapist, a psychiatrist, a substance-use experienced doctor, and an assistant head nurse. Your supervisor is the head nurse of the western region unit. The primary work location is Raisio at Nallinkatu 3. The work is day-shift, weekdays.

What we offer

meaningful and varied work where you can utilize and further develop your professional skills. You will work in a multidisciplinary community where different professions support high-quality patient work. We provide thorough onboarding, diverse training opportunities, organizational support, and regular group supervision. You will have a responsible and interesting role where every workday offers a chance to influence patients’ wellbeing and recovery.

What we expect from you

prior experience in mental health and substance use work and good Finnish language skills. Success in the role requires independent decision-making, strong communication and collaboration skills, flexibility, and a development-minded approach. We value the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. The qualification required is licensure as a nurse under the Health Care Professionals Act (559/1994).

Experience in mental health and substance use work is preferred, Strong Finnish language skills are required