Head Nurse of a Care Unit (ICUS) in Pediatric Oncology

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Head Nurse of a Care Unit (ICUS) in Pediatric Oncology

The Pediatric Oncology and Hematology Unit of the CHUV is looking for a Head Nurse of a Care Unit at 70%, in job-sharing.

Context

The Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) is one of the five Swiss university hospitals. In collaboration with the Faculty of Biology and Medicine of the University of Lausanne and EPFL, it plays a leading role in care, research, and education.

The Women-Mother-Child Department (DFME) brings together the Gynecology, Obstetrics, Neonatology, Pediatrics, and Pediatric Surgery Services. More than 1,500 professionals work daily to care for women and children from birth to adolescence.

The Pediatric Oncology Unit cares for children and adolescents with a comprehensive approach, in outpatient, day hospital, and inpatient settings. Care is patient- and family-centered, within an interdisciplinary and humane framework.

Mission

Under the delegation of the Head Nurse of the service, you supervise the care team. Your main tasks are as follows:

• You ensure efficient and safe patient care
• You manage and organize the team in coordination with proximity managers and interprofessional partners
• You participate in service management alongside your hierarchy and in collaboration with other ICUS
• You supervise training, teaching, and nursing research activities
• You ensure the link between the unit and the service management, promoting constructive communication.

Profile

• You hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or an equivalent recognized qualification with Red Cross recognition (mandatory)
• Ideally, you have a CAS or DAS in oncology and palliative care
• You have proven experience in management and organization of care
• You have extensive clinical experience in pediatric oncology
• A diploma or certificate in health institution management is an asset
• You possess organizational skills, leadership, and strong planning ability
• You demonstrate rigor, initiative, creativity, and excellent listening and communication skills
• You know how to maintain a climate of trust, even in emergency or high-stress situations
• You master office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); knowledge of institutional software is an advantage.

Depending on your profile, the salary class is between levels 10 and 11.

We offer

Becoming a collaborator at the Lausanne University Hospital means benefiting from:

• Top social benefits, 20 days paternity leave, and 4 months maternity leave (with the possibility of an additional month of breastfeeding leave)
• Regular salary progression adapted to responsibilities
• A 13th salary and 25 days of vacation per year
• A right to at least three days of training per year, with access to a varied offer within the CHUV Training Center and partner training centers of the State of Vaud
• Facilitated access to one of the 500 furnished apartments offered in the surrounding neighborhoods for people relocating to Switzerland from abroad
• Social, cultural, and economic benefits offered to members of the H-Oxygène association
• Benefits within the mobility plan (discounts on public transport subscriptions, promotion of "Mobility" vehicles, and discounts on electric bike purchases)
• Quality hotel-style staff restaurants in each hospital building with preferential rates.

Contact and application submission

Contact for information about the position: Ms. Nathalie Bourguignon, Head Nurse of Service, phone: 079 556 89 30

Since all our applications are processed electronically, we kindly ask you to apply exclusively online by clicking the APPLY button at the bottom of the announcement.

If you have difficulty applying, you can consult our procedure on how to apply online. If for technical reasons you cannot apply online, we invite you to contact our Recruitment Unit, which will assist you in your process, either by email at e.recrutement@chuv.ch or by phone at 021 314 85 70.

CHUV applies the highest quality standards in its recruitment processes. Furthermore, committed to promoting diversity among our collaborators, we pay attention to different life paths and do everything possible to ensure equal treatment and avoid any discrimination. We look forward to receiving your application.

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