Registered Nurse for the Department of Clinical Neurosciences (13529-IN-208-2026)

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Registered Nurse for the Department of Clinical Neurosciences

The Department of Clinical Neurosciences (DNC) is seeking a registered nurse for a workload between 80% and 100%, on a fixed-term contract from 1 December 2026 to 31 March 2027, to cover replacements within the various units of the department.

Context

The Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) is one of the 5 Swiss university hospitals. Thanks to its collaboration with the Faculty of Biology and Medicine of the University of Lausanne and EPFL, CHUV plays a leading role in medical care, medical research and education.

The Department of Clinical Neurosciences (DNC) brings together the Neurosurgery, Neurology, Neuropsychology and Neurorehabilitation Services, the Leenaards Memory Centre, the Neuroscience Research Centre as well as the Spinal Surgery Service. It offers integrated and personalised care to patients suffering from diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system, from the brain to the muscle.

As part of absence replacements, you will be called upon to work within the various units of the Department, in a rich and stimulating clinical environment.

Mission

• You ensure the identification, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care in the preventive, curative, palliative and educational fields, in compliance with professional standards and institutional rules
• You guarantee the proper execution of delegated medical acts and assume responsibility by demonstrating mastery of nursing gestures and techniques
• You actively participate in welcoming patients and their relatives, preparing for discharge, as well as coordinating activities and ensuring continuity of care within the interprofessional team
• You develop and implement prevention, health promotion, functional rehabilitation and social reintegration actions, notably through teaching approaches
• You contribute to the continuous improvement of nursing care efficiency, based on evidence, and develop your self-assessment and learning skills.

Profile

• You hold a Bachelor of Science HES in nursing or an equivalent qualification; for diplomas obtained abroad, recognition by the Swiss Red Cross is mandatory
• You master nursing gestures and techniques with rigour and professionalism
• You are comfortable with the electronic patient record, particularly regarding documentation and prescriptions
• You demonstrate great flexibility and strong adaptability
• You show strong personal commitment as well as a real sense of responsibility
• You adhere to an impeccable ethics in public service
• You possess excellent interpersonal skills with patients, relatives and various partners
• You have good analytical and synthesis skills, facilitating informed decision-making
• You demonstrate active listening and strong communication skills
• You enjoy teamwork and possess a true spirit of collaboration
• You show open-mindedness, adaptability and good stress resistance, combined with energy and tenacity
• You have basic computer skills and are comfortable in an IT environment.

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 offered within the mobility plan (discounts on public transport subscriptions, promotion of "Mobility" vehicles and discounts on the purchase of electric bikes)
• Hotel-quality staff restaurants in each hospital building with preferential rates.

Contact and application submission

Contact for information about the position: Mr Kiril Massut, Deputy Director of Nursing DAL-DNC, 079 556 01 36.

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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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