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Head Nurse of Unit (ICUS) in Advanced Age Psychiatry (M/F)
- 10 February 2026
- 100%
- Aubonne
Job summary
Join our innovative EMS d'Aubonne as an Infirmier chef d'unité.
Tasks
- Lead a 28-bed advanced age psychiatry unit.
- Manage operations and coordinate resident care effectively.
- Ensure high-quality care and supervise staff training.
Skills
- Bachelor's in nursing or equivalent, with psychiatric experience.
- Strong decision-making and proactive approach required.
- Excellent communication and listening skills essential.
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HomeApplyOur offersHead Nurse of Unit (ICUS) in Advanced Age Psychiatry (M/F)
The EMS of Aubonne has been integrated into the EHC since 2000. The facility offers 8 single rooms as well as 6 double rooms. The establishment also houses a Treatment and Rehabilitation Center (CTR) as well as a Temporary Reception Center (CAT).
We are looking for our EMS in Aubonne a:
Head Nurse of Unit (ICUS) in Advanced Age Psychiatry (M/F) at 100%
WE OFFER YOU
- The opportunity to join a brand new 56-bed EMS, offering modern spaces with a breathtaking view of the vineyards and Lake Geneva.
- The possibility to collaborate in a facility integrating a geriatrics and advanced age psychiatry unit, a CAT (Temporary Reception Center) and a memory CAT.
- The opportunity to join a care network valuing internal mobility and career development.
- A workplace focused on interdisciplinary interactions and putting residents' projects at the center.
- An inspiring work atmosphere valuing quality care, kindness, and solidarity.
- Access to continuing education:
- The possibility to train in non-drug approaches, the philosophy of Humanitude, and provide daily quality care with presence, listening, and personalized attention to each resident.
- The opportunity to develop your skills in geriatrics and advanced age psychiatry to best support each resident.
- The opportunity to benefit from facilitated access to clinical expert advice (palliative care, pain management, wound care unit, etc.) within the EHC network, for all health needs of the residents.
- Employee benefits such as a "Taking Care" program as well as several proposals offering flexibility, for example: part-time work, unpaid leave, afterworks, etc.
- Access to a restaurant reserved for employees of the Aubonne Hospital, benefiting from advantageous rates.
YOU HAVE
- A Bachelor HES in nursing or a nurse diploma recognized by CRS.
- A proximity management certificate or equivalent.
- A CAS in Psychiatry of the elderly / Psychogeriatrics, an asset.
- The Gineste-Marescotti (GM) certificate and/or Advanced Age Psychiatry Companion (FAP), an asset.
- Experience in advanced age psychiatry.
- Strong autonomy and decision-making ability.
- Proactivity, initiative spirit, and solution orientation.
- Good communication and listening skills.
YOUR OBJECTIVES
- Ensure the proper functioning of a 28-bed advanced age psychiatry unit.
- Manage the operational management of the service and coordinate services related to resident support.
- Ensure managerial management of the team in place.
- Guarantee the quality of care provided according to institutional reference frameworks.
- Manage resident flow in collaboration with the responsible physician and/or the clinical expert of the Department.
- Ensure the application of business processes in compliance with our quality system.
- Organize and supervise teaching activities and staff training, students, and interns.
- Ensure quality relationships with residents and their caregivers.
WE ARE
- An institution including acute care and rehabilitation facilities, a private clinic, EMS, medical centers, and on-call services spread across the La Côte region as well as the first clinical hypnosis school dedicated to the care environment in French-speaking Switzerland.
- A care network offering many internal transfer opportunities according to employees' aspirations and development projects.
- More than 2000 employees caring for patients and residents in the region, sharing values of Responsibility, Proximity, Humanity, Competence, in an agile environment promoting project realization.
- A training company with about 70 apprentices in 13 different trades, 200 HES-ES interns, and nearly 300 doctors in training.
TOGETHER SIDE BY SIDE, BE THE NEXT TALENT OF OUR CARE NETWORK.
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