Vacant job

About the Organization

The Social Services Administration conducts statutory operations supported by the Social Services Act, the Health and Medical Services Act, and the Act on Support and Service for Certain Persons with Functional Disabilities. The Social Services Administration aims, on the basis of democracy, to promote people's economic and social security, equality in living conditions, and active participation in community life, as well as to provide good care, health and medical services, and support to the elderly, persons with disabilities, and others who need societal support.

The Social Services Administration consists of the Assistance Unit, the Care and Support Division, the Functional Support Division, the Home Care Division, the Leadership Support Organization, and the Health and Medical Services Organization. The Health and Medical Services Organization is responsible for interventions performed by nurses, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists in both ordinary and special housing.

Job Responsibilities

As a registered nurse working afternoon/night shifts within the Health and Medical Services Organization, you and a colleague are responsible for health and medical interventions in care and support housing as well as ordinary housing. The role involves coordinating high-quality care and support, where you are part of a team working around the individual and their relatives. The role also includes supervision within the work team. You will work together with a colleague during the afternoon shift but are part of a larger group of approximately 30 nurses.

During the afternoon shift, you and a colleague start from the same location at the beginning of the shift, where you plan the work before heading out. Most of the tasks involve acute interventions received via phone from care and support staff, although some planned interventions are also included.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who are a registered nurse. It is meritorious if you have further education suitable for the role or experience in similar work. Working independently and being able to collaborate in a group is important. You should also be solution-focused and able to see the big picture in the operations. Personal suitability is highly valued.

In accordance with the National Minority Language Act, Gällivare Municipality is the administrative municipality for Sami, Meänkieli, and Finnish. Knowledge of any of these languages is meritorious when applying for employment in Gällivare Municipality.

A valid driver's license (Category B) is required.

What Gällivare Municipality Offers You:

• Wellness benefit in the form of strength training, group training, or membership in Dundret
• Wellness hour
• Access to the workplace's well-being allowance
• Membership in GKFF (Gällivare Municipality's Leisure Association)
• Opportunity for holiday exchange

Working Hours/Duration

Full-time, permanent position, afternoon/night shifts. The schedule is largely arranged with alternating weeks of night shifts and afternoon shifts.

Salary

Monthly salary. We apply individual salary setting – please state your salary expectations.

Start Date / Application

Please include a CV, a personal letter, and a copy of your professional license with your application. Original documents may be requested upon invitation. Interviews may be conducted on an ongoing basis.

Start date by agreement.

Last day for applications: 2026-08-12

Information

Operations Manager Therese Oskarsson, 0970-818 723

Unavailable during weeks 29-32.

Union Representatives

Vårdförbundet, Julia Engman Fahlen, 0970-818 000.

We warmly welcome your application!