Health Specialist Wernicke Special Unit

University Clinic for Adult Psychiatry and Psychotherapy

immediately or by arrangement (limited until 30.09.2026 with the possibility of extension)

At the University Psychiatric Centre Bern, we care for 18 people with complex psychiatric disorders and acute crises on the Wernicke ward. Our team specialises in the treatment of psychiatric movement disorders such as catatonia, treatment-resistant depression, and severe eating disorders, which often require artificial nutrition. Thanks to our proximity to somatic medicine, we provide our patients with comprehensive care. Would you like to become part of our dedicated team and contribute to the recovery of our patients with your expertise and empathy?

Your tasks

• You ensure individual, professional, and resource-oriented care and support for our patients and assist them in daily living activities
• In challenging or acute situations, you act calmly, professionally, and empathetically, contributing to a safe and trusting environment
• You take responsibility in the care process, support the qualified nursing staff, and ensure continuous, high-quality care
• You observe the health status of patients, carefully document changes, and reliably pass on relevant information
• You actively contribute to the further development of care quality and work diligently on implementing quality standards
• In the interdisciplinary team, you collaborate closely with various professional groups to ensure holistic and optimal care for our patients

Your profile

• You have a vocational qualification as a Health Specialist EFZ and ideally have experience in psychiatric nursing
• Your empathy and high level of expertise make you a valuable support for our patients and their relatives
• You remain calm and composed even in challenging situations, show initiative, and take responsibility
• You value teamwork and actively contribute your ideas – shared successes motivate you
• A careful, independent working style is natural to you, and you enjoy mastering everyday life with a healthy sense of humour
• You have very good German language skills, both spoken and written

Your contacts

Isabelle Studer

Isabelle Studer answers your specialist questions: T: +41 58 630 79 12

For questions about the application process, please contact

Yanis Emanuel Ryser

Email: bewerbungen@upd.ch T: +41 58 630 96 71

The UPZ

The University Psychiatric Centre Bern (UPZ) is the leading competence centre for psychiatry and psychotherapy in the capital region as a university clinic. It ensures psychiatric care in the canton of Bern along the entire care chain, from early detection through outpatient, day clinic, and inpatient therapies to rehabilitation and forensics. With over 30 locations, the UPZ offers a comprehensive care network. Furthermore, the UPZ makes an important contribution in the areas of teaching, training, further education, and research.

Learn more

https://jobs.upz-bern.ch/de/offene-stellen

Your workplace

University Psychiatric Services Bern, Murtenstrasse 21, 3008 Bern