Dipl. Nursing Specialist HF/FH, KIZ
- 10 March 2026
- 80%
- 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 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 five clinical facilities and a research centre, over 1000 dedicated employees create a versatile and dynamic working environment. Here you have the opportunity to actively contribute to a significant institution.
The Centre for Social Psychiatry (Chief Physician PD. Dr. med. Stefan Vetter) offers extensive outpatient and day clinic services as well as an inpatient short-term offer (crisis intervention). Innovative therapy concepts are an integral part of our clinical services.
For the inpatient crisis intervention (KIZ) we are looking for an immediate or agreed start of a
Dipl. Nursing Specialist HF/FH, KIZ
80%
Your Tasks
- Crisis intervention in an inpatient setting (admission, progress and discharge interviews)
- Short consultations, crisis intervention and triage by telephone
- Independent management of group offers (mindfulness, stress management and sleep hygiene)
- Administrative tasks (management of patient documentation), operational tasks (hotel services, catering, orders)
- Supervision of auxiliary staff
- Case management under medical supervision
- Responsibility for own treatment pathway
Your Profile
- Completed, recognised professional training in nursing HF/FH (recognition certificate from the Swiss Red Cross for foreign diplomas)
- Several years of professional experience in a psychiatric institution is required
- Additional training in communication and/or relaxation techniques is an advantage
- Enjoy working independently and largely autonomously as well as interdisciplinary teamwork
Our Offer
- An exciting field of activity with responsible and varied tasks
- Scope to bring in innovative ideas and actively shape processes
- Motivated, competent and collegial team
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- Employment conditions according to the cantonal personnel law
- Attractive social benefits (coverage of 60% of pension fund contributions)
- Discounted shopping opportunities as well as sports offers, participation in the ZVV BonusPass/General Subscription, staff restaurant with subsidised prices or lunch checks (depending on location), company-owned nursery and much more.
Contact:
For further information, please contact Marc Hofer, Deputy Operations Manager KIZ, Tel. +41 58 384 73 53. We look forward to receiving your complete online application. Unfortunately, we cannot consider dossiers sent by e-mail or from recruitment agencies.
For further information, please contact Marc Hofer, Deputy Operations Manager KIZ, Tel. +41 58 384 73 53. We look forward to receiving your complete online application. Unfortunately, we cannot consider dossiers sent by e-mail or from recruitment agencies.
Workplace
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