Plan-les-Ouates
Nurse / Head of Care Unit (IRUS) at 100%
- 28 October 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- French (Fluent)
- Plan-les-Ouates
About the job
Does your heart beat for the elderly?
For you, caring goes far beyond daily tasks: it is about supporting, listening, and contributing to the quality of life of each resident. Do you wish to put your experience and skills at the service of a new establishment and actively participate in creating an environment where well-being and humanity are at the heart of priorities?
Then you are in the right place!
Nurse / Head of Care Unit (IRUS) at 100%
For our new establishment Tertianum Le Rolliet in Plan-les-Ouates (GE), which will open its doors in April 2026, we are looking for a
Nurse / Head of Care Unit (IRUS) at 100%
Your role
Under the responsibility of the head nurse, you are a key reference person close to the field and the teams. You ensure the smooth running of daily care, support staff in their practices, and contribute to guaranteeing the quality and safety of resident care.
You also ensure rigorous follow-up of care records and actively participate in the implementation and improvement of service processes.
Your main responsibilities
- Participate in the construction, implementation, and continuous improvement of service processes in the context of the establishment's opening.
- Organise and plan fieldwork in coordination with the head nurse in compliance with labour legislation, the Geneva EMS CCT, and Tertianum directives.
- Ensure a close presence with the teams and support staff in their daily work. Accompany and coach them so they can rely on clear processes, good practices, and common benchmarks to act with confidence and autonomy.
- Ensure the quality and continuity of care documentation and support teams in good traceability practices.
- Act as a liaison between the field and the head nurse: identify team needs, report relevant information, and contribute to finding appropriate solutions.
- Support teams in evaluating and managing clinical situations, especially in complex cases, promoting safe, coherent, and interdisciplinary care.
- Participate in welcoming, integrating, and developing the skills of new staff, apprentices, and trainees.
- Contribute to interdisciplinary work and maintain trusting relationships with residents, their relatives, and other sectors.
- Assume responsibilities entrusted by the head nurse and support them in service management, including acting as deputy in their absence.
Your profile
- Diploma as a nurse ES/HES or equivalent training recognised by the Swiss Red Cross.
- Proven experience in elderly care; experience in EMS is an asset.
- Experience in a reference or supervisory role is an asset.
- A strong liking for fieldwork, closeness to teams, and the ability to support with kindness and rigour.
- Rigour in managing and documenting care records.
- Good organisational, communication, and transmission skills.
- Sensitivity to interdisciplinary work and continuous improvement.
- Empathy, listening skills, and ease in relationships with residents, relatives, and colleagues.
- Excellent command of French, both spoken and written.
Why Tertianum?
Tertianum offers interesting opportunities for professional and managerial careers, and we highly value that our employees can balance their professional development and lifestyle. This includes a varied range of benefits, for example:
- Internal and external continuing education opportunities
- An additional day off during the birthday month
- Daily lunch for CHF 10
- Discounted Sunrise mobile and Internet subscriptions
- Discounts on certain supplementary health insurances
- Various fleet discounts
You will find more benefits on our website.
Are you interested?
We offer you the opportunity to participate in the opening of an establishment and to contribute concretely to the quality of care, team development, and the establishment of a clear and secure organisation.
We look forward to receiving your complete application online via our application tool.