Nurse in the Adult Psychiatry Service West Sector (13873-IN-230-2026)

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Nurse in the Adult Psychiatry Service West Sector

To strengthen its team, the Adult Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Service West (SPPAO) is seeking a nurse at an activity rate of 80% to 100%, on a permanent contract, for its Prangins site. The starting date is scheduled for 1 February 2027.

Context

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

The Adult Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Service West (SPPAO), attached to the CHUV Department of Psychiatry, provides comprehensive and multidisciplinary care for people suffering from mental disorders in western Vaud. It works closely with partners in the regional network to ensure quality and local care.

Its teams bring together professionals from various disciplines (doctors, nurses, nursing assistants, social workers, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists) and place great importance on involving relatives in the care pathway.

Mission

• You provide preventive, curative, and educational nursing care to patients with psychiatric and somatic disorders
• You conduct clinical assessments of mental state, identify patients’ needs, and contribute to the development of evidence-based care plans
• You participate in the prevention and management of psychiatric crises, including situations of violence, suicide risk, or emergencies, ensuring the safety of patients and teams
• You contribute to the implementation and monitoring of therapeutic projects, in collaboration with the interprofessional team and care network partners
• You ensure a quality welcome and support for patients and their relatives, promoting communication adapted to each situation
• You guarantee continuity and traceability of care, notably through clear handovers and rigorous documentation
• You actively participate in the continuous improvement of care quality and the development of nursing practices.

Profile

• You hold a Bachelor of Science HES-SO in nursing or an equivalent qualification; for foreign diplomas, recognition by the Swiss Red Cross (SRC) is required
• You have at least three years of professional experience in psychiatry and master the nursing care specific to this specialty
• You possess strong skills in clinical assessment, psychiatric crisis management, violence prevention, and support for patients at suicide risk
• You are familiar with the Vaud social and health network and the Swiss health system, particularly mental health care structures
• You demonstrate autonomy, rigour, organisation, and excellent prioritisation skills, including in complex or urgent situations
• You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, show empathy and assertiveness, and enjoy working in an interprofessional team
• You are flexible, proactive, and open to change, while respecting ethical principles and confidentiality of information
• You are proficient in spoken and written French as well as common IT tools, including the electronic patient record.

We offer

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

• First-class 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 holiday per year
• A right to a minimum of three training days per year, with access to a varied offer within the CHUV Training Centre and partner training centres of the State of Vaud
• Facilitated access to one of the 500 furnished apartments offered in the surrounding neighbourhoods 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)
• Hotel-quality staff restaurants in each hospital building with preferential rates.

Contact and application submission

Contact for information about the position: Ms Murielle Neyrat, ICS, tel.: 021 314 37 11 or Mr Mathias Triboulot, ICUS, tel.: 079 556 35 51 or Mr Antoine Beck, ICUS, tel.: 079 556 28 70 or Mr Stéphane Santiago Vicente, ICUS, tel.: 079 556 08 59

As 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, please 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

As part of the recruitment process for this position, if hired, you will be required to provide an original criminal record extract. You will also be asked to present your original diplomas and an identity document.

The 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 prevent any discrimination. We look forward to receiving your application.

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