Dipl. Nurse HF/FH, Central Triage
- 10 March 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
About the job
The Psychiatric University Hospital Zurich treats and cares for mentally ill people of all ages. The more than 2500 employees from 55 different professions contribute in interdisciplinary teams to the holistic care of patients, from assessment through therapy to aftercare. Our work is based on mutual trust and personal responsibility, and together we promote an innovative corporate culture. As a university hospital, we are successfully involved in national and international research projects.
As the leading clinic for adult psychiatry and psychotherapy (EPP) in Switzerland, we not only fulfil the care mandate of the canton of Zurich but also act as a university institution with research and teaching assignments from the University of Zurich. At 8 locations, including 5 clinical facilities and a research centre, our dedicated employees create a versatile and dynamic working environment. Here you have the opportunity to actively contribute to a significant institution.
To support the team of the Central Triage of the EPP at our Lenggstrasse location as well as the large outpatient clinic Im Quadro in Oerlikon, we are looking for a committed individual from 1 June 2026 or by arrangement as
Dipl. Nurse HF/FH, Central Triage
80% - 100%
Your Tasks
- Triage patients to the appropriate outpatient, day clinic, or inpatient treatment offer
- Conduct counselling and crisis intervention conversations by phone and on site
- Handle enquiries from internal groups and external referrers
- Maintain contacts with internal service providers
- Close collaboration with the triage senior physicians
- Participation and contribution to process optimisation
Your Profile
- Completed, recognised professional training in nursing HF/FH (recognition certificate from the Swiss Red Cross for foreign diplomas)
- Several years of practical experience in psychiatric institutions in Switzerland, preferably in the canton of Zurich
- High professional, social and personal competence, high resilience as well as flexibility and analytical thinking
- Strong motivation and ability to engage and take responsibility in an exciting and demanding work environment
- Enjoy working with different professional groups
- Very good German language skills in spoken and written form. Additional language skills are an advantage.
- Willingness to work shifts including night and weekend duties
Our Offer
- Thorough introduction to all services
- A varied activity in a collegial and motivated team
- Exciting, meaningful and responsible areas of work in a versatile and dynamic environment
- Internal training opportunities / team supervisions / team meetings
- Attractive social benefits (coverage of 60% of pension fund contributions)
- Discounted shopping opportunities as well as sports offers
- Good connections to public transport with participation in the ZVV bonus pass
- Parking spaces available - staff restaurant at the Lenggstrasse location
- Day nursery in the immediate vicinity
Contact:
For further information, please contact Markus Zahn, Head of Capacity Management, phone +41 58 384 37 36 and Carolin Wollensak, Deputy Head of Capacity Management, phone +41 58 384 25 74.
For further information, please contact Markus Zahn, Head of Capacity Management, phone +41 58 384 37 36 and Carolin Wollensak, Deputy Head of Capacity Management, phone +41 58 384 25 74.
We look forward to receiving your complete online application.
Workplace
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