Advanced Practice Nurse / Clinical Nurse Specialist, Suicide Prevention
- 13 October 2026
- 40 – 80%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent), English (Fluent)
About the job
The Psychiatric University Hospital Zurich (PUK) is one of the leading psychiatric clinics in Switzerland. With over 2,500 employees, we are committed daily to the holistic treatment and care of people with mental illnesses. As a university hospital, we combine clinical expertise with research and teaching - in a working environment characterised by interdisciplinary collaboration, trust, and personal responsibility.
For the Competence Centre for Professional Development in Care of the Directorate of Nursing, Therapies and Social Work (DPTS), we are looking for an
Advanced Practice Nurse / Clinical Nurse Specialist, Suicide Prevention
40% - 80%
Your Tasks
- Concept development and implementation in the field of suicide prevention in an interprofessional context
- Conducting evidence-based interprofessional training, specialist inputs, coaching, and digital learning units
- Establishment, co-leadership, and professional development of interprofessional specialist and exchange forums for suicide prevention
- Coordination, networking, and proactive collaboration with internal and external stakeholders at cantonal and national levels
- Professional support and reflection on suicidal incidents as well as analysis and further development of suicide prevention within the framework of risk and quality management
- Further development of the APN role in suicide prevention according to HAMRIC, collaboration in the Competence Centre for Professional Development and APN team, as well as occasional clinical activity
Your Profile
- Master's degree in Nursing Science (MSc) and nursing education HF/FH (for foreign diplomas, recognition certificate from the Swiss Red Cross)
- Professional experience in psychiatry, preferably with a focus on suicide prevention
- Strong leadership skills as well as high social and self-competence
- Experience in interprofessional change and project management and enthusiasm for innovation processes
- Solution-oriented, innovative, creative, humorous, and professional working style
- Excellent communication skills and fluency in German and English
Our Offer
- Development with perspective: Diverse career paths in one of the largest psychiatric clinics in Switzerland
- Strong in the team: Appreciative collaboration and mutual support
- Flexible working: Work time models that fit your life
- Sustainable commuting: Participation in the ZVV BonusPass or general subscription
- Well cared for in everyday work: Discounted catering offers or lunch vouchers
- Future provision with added value: 60% employer contribution to the pension fund
Contact:
Ursula Bregenzer
Head of Competence Centre
+41 58 389 35 95
is happy to assist you with any questions.
We look forward to receiving your application!
