Winterthur
Training for Specialist Nurse HF
- 20 July 2026
- 100%
- Apprenticeship, Permanent position
- German (Native language)
- 8401 Winterthur
About the job
Training for Specialist Nurse HF
Vocational Education
each in March and September
100%
You are the central point of contact: As a Specialist Nurse HF at the Cantonal Hospital Winterthur, you are the main contact person for patients. You have the nursing process under control and act as a hub between doctors, patients, their relatives, and the nursing team. With your professional competence and empathy, you convey security and ensure that patients feel well cared for with us.
No day is like the other. At the Cantonal Hospital Winterthur, you are a member of a motivated interdisciplinary team, gain insight into various areas, and have many opportunities for further training.
This is who we are
What awaits you
Experience a varied working day with us at the Cantonal Hospital Winterthur in a committed team. We offer you insights into various medical fields and diverse further training opportunities.
Does this sound like you? Then we look forward to your application. Help us shape the future of nursing!
We offer training places in the following fields:
- Adults in the acute hospital
- Children, adolescents, families, women in the acute hospital
Your profile
- Secondary II qualification (Federal VET Diploma, gymnasial Matura, FMS)
- No fear of contact when dealing with people in difficult life situations
- Mental and physical resilience
- Good observation skills, networked thinking
- Team and communication skills
- Quality awareness
- Independence, reliability
- Passed Multicheck® Competence Analysis Health HF
Your benefits
- Coverage of costs for the half-fare travelcard
- Option to participate in a 5-day special internship in the final year of study
- Opportunity to gain insights into other disciplines in the first and second years of study
- Internships in various specialist areas
- Opportunity to participate in the ZIPAS-KSW (Zurich interprofessional training ward)
Do you have any questions?
You are welcome to contact me:
Rebekka Terzi
Deputy Head of Vocational Education
Tel. 052 266 36 62
Required application documents:
- Cover letter
- CV with photo
- Reference person from school and professional environment
- School certificates (vocational school, gymnasial Matura, FMS)
- VET diploma including transcript of records
- Passed Multicheck® Competence Analysis Health HF
Your benefits at KSW
Work-Life Balance
KSW offers employees conditions that enable them to balance their professional goals and personal needs. Flexible, staggered working hours, home office, generous maternity leave, and employment levels adapted to various life situations – all this is possible at KSW, provided the operation allows it.
Further Education and Training
Each year, KSW offers 40 interdisciplinary and 50 specialised training courses. We also support you timewise and/or financially for external further training.
Consultation Offer
In exceptional situations, such as prolonged illness, severe personal stress, or difficult experiences in private life and at work, various consultation offers are available to you.
Team Spirit
The appreciative and friendly collaboration within teams and across departments characterises the working atmosphere at KSW. As a sign of strong team spirit, the informal "Du" form has been introduced as standard at KSW. Furthermore, KSW financially supports annual team events and organises a large staff party for the entire hospital every four years.
Provision
KSW employees benefit from very good social benefits. The pension fund solution with BVK is well above the legal minimum. KSW employees are also very well protected in case of illness or accident.
Health
With discounts on fitness subscriptions, internal training opportunities and courses, concessions in pharmacies, and with the most popular health insurers. You can benefit from a comprehensive offer for your health.
Childcare
Our La Luna daycare centre with generous opening hours is located directly next to KSW. In addition, you can use the income-dependent financial support from KSW for nursery costs.
Culture
In cooperation with cultural partners in and around Winterthur, we regularly offer discounts for concerts and theatre performances. Borrowing media from the in-house library is also free for employees.
Catering
The KSW staff restaurant offers varied meals at favourable conditions.
