Watch the video to see what practical nurse Essi says about her work in the residential and rehabilitation services for mental health rehabilitation patients and what makes her work meaningful.
For many customers or residents, meeting with a practical nurse is the most significant moment of the day. A moment to catch up and talk. Like a good listener in general, a practical nurse has the sensitivity to recognise when a customer just needs someone to talk to and when they have something really important to say. This will help them recognise their customers' needs and understand them. That is why a practical nurse helps with coping and brings joy to the customer’s life.
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The practical nurse is literally close to the person they care for and you can give small part of ruoself to the customers in each encounter. It is rewarding and meaningful work in which we meet people genuinely and make life worth living. Mehiläinen offers Finland's most comprehensive and flexible job opportunities for practical nurses and students.
A practical nurse closely monitors the health of the customers and also performs treatment measures such as wound care and rehabilitation. The work is responsible and requires precision and knowledge, but it is also very rewarding.
Practical nurses have a special responsibility for the basic needs of people and the cleanliness of the living environment. Care is present in every moment.
The daily work of a practical nurse includes, among other things, recording, organising and arranging reports, but also challenging situations and decisions that require prioritisation, for which you will receive the necessary training and support from your supervisor and team.