Deputy Head Nurse or Deputy Head Nurse at 100%

We need you and your skills to complete our care team. We await you in our medico-social psychiatric establishment for the elderly of the Fondation de l’Orme, as a Deputy Head Nurse at 100%. Permanent contract from 1 January 2027

Our facilities currently accommodate a total of 90 residents and approximately 150 staff. They are located in Lausanne, one in the Métamorphose eco-district at chemin des Bossons 40 and the other at chemin des Plaines-du-Loup 4B.

Our strengths

• A philosophy based on the Montessori method; training is guaranteed for every new employee
• A frame of reference emphasising the notion of "being at home", thus developing a sense of security, identity and privacy for the resident
• Varied and motivating work, modern work tools, autonomy and fast, direct internal processes
• A rich internal and external training programme, focused on skills development
• An equal and progressive salary policy
• The application of the collective labour agreement in the Vaud parapublic health sector
• Coffee for breaks is offered to staff during working hours
• Free access to the SWIBECO app to benefit from exclusive advantages, discounts and commercial offers
• A personalised integration process with enhanced welcome during the first 3 days.
• An individual office on the Bossons site.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Swiss Red Cross
• Possession of a health management training such as a CAS postgraduate certificate or any other equivalent qualification
• Ability to integrate your actions within interdisciplinary support work
• Autonomy and sense of responsibility
• Ability to manage priorities, stress and time management
• Strong interest in elderly care, team management and human relations.

Your work

• Work closely with the head nurse to ensure the quality of services provided to residents, respecting all care-related processes. Cover for the head nurse in their absence
• Assist the head nurse in team management, ensuring each employee adopts a stance consistent with the institutional philosophy. Intervene if necessary to provide optimal support.
• Be a key contact for residents and their families/relatives, to respond to their needs and expectations.
• Aim to improve care services by contributing to the analysis of actions taken through supervising practices.
• Multidisciplinary collaboration with all activity sectors of the EMS of the Fondation de l’Orme.
• Participate in the admission process of new residents.
• Be the contact person for all health network partners and external service providers.

Start date: 1 January 2027

We will be pleased to welcome you for an interview

If you are interested in this position, you can send your complete application file by post or email to asimon@fondationdelorme.ch. We thank you in advance.