Head Nurse of a Care Unit (ICUS)

About the job

What if your next professional challenge had a deeply human dimension?

At Résidence du Léman, we are convinced that quality care is above all about proximity, trust and collective commitment.

Our small-scale nursing home accommodates 46 residents in geriatrics and psychogeriatrics. We place particular importance on the quality of care, personalised support for residents and collaboration between professionals.

In this context, we are looking for a committed ICUS, a unifier and project leader, who wishes to invest in a role close to the teams and the realities on the ground.

In close collaboration with the head nurse, you will play an essential role in supervising teams, developing professional practices and evolving our establishment. You will also have the opportunity to take part in an institutional development dynamic and contribute concretely to building the practices and organisation of tomorrow.

Your daily role

• Organise, coordinate and supervise care, ensuring its quality, safety and continuity.

• Be present with the teams, support them daily and promote close management based on listening, trust and empowerment.

• Unite colleagues around common goals and contribute to the development of their skills.

• Participate in human resources management: integration, recruitment, evaluations, support and team planning.

• Ensure the quality of care records, life projects and the application of good professional practices.

• Develop interdisciplinary collaborations with different sectors, doctors, residents and their relatives.

• Work closely with the head nurse in leading projects and developing care and support services.

• Actively participate in institutional projects, the evolution of practices and continuous improvement processes.

Your profile

• HES nursing diploma or foreign qualification recognised by the Swiss Red Cross.

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience, including 2 years in a supervisory role.

• Experience with elderly people in Switzerland, ideally in a nursing home.

• Intermediate management training is an asset.

• Natural leadership, organisational skills and ability to unite a team.

• Participative, caring and empowering managerial approach.

• Good interpersonal skills, initiative and ability to support change.

• Strong interest in quality of care, skills development and continuous improvement.

• Good command of French and computer tools.

PLAISIR®, PLEX®, corporate or geriatric trainer training are assets.

Driving licence and personal vehicle essential. Residence must be within 35 minutes of the establishment due to possible on-call duties.

What we offer you

• A small-scale establishment in a pleasant and welcoming working environment.

• Close collaboration with the head nurse, based on trust, dialogue and complementarity.

• A proximity management role allowing you to stay connected to teams and field realities.

• A real opportunity to participate in the development of the establishment and help build its future over the coming years.

• The freedom to propose, initiate and evolve practices and organisation, in a dynamic of collaboration and institutional development.

• Opportunities for continuing education and specialised training to support your professional development.

• Free parking available for staff.

• Preferential rates for lunch meals.

• Good accessibility by public transport.

Want to join us?

Do you want to take on a meaningful supervisory role, support a team daily and take part in the evolution of a small-scale establishment?

Do you want to invest in a collective project where quality of care, respect for residents and collaboration are true priorities?

If so, we would be delighted to meet you and welcome you to Résidence du Léman!