Dipl. Nursing Specialist Permanent Night Watch Crisis Intervention Unit

University Clinic for Adult Psychiatry and Psychotherapy

from 1 January 2027 or by arrangement

At the crisis intervention unit of the University Psychiatric Centre Bern, you accompany adults in acute psychological emergencies during the night and play a crucial role in ensuring stability, safety and orientation. At the location of the University Psychiatric Services at the Inselspital, we offer specialised care services for adults in psychosocial crises. At night, you take on a central role in the treatment team: you work independently, make appropriate decisions according to the situation, and ensure a stable framework with your professional competence and calmness. Your presence, attentiveness and empathy make the difference – especially when people are particularly vulnerable.

Your tasks

• You care for and support people in acute crises in an acute psychiatric environment during the night
• You take responsibility for the safety, stability and well-being of the patients
• You observe the psychological and somatic condition, recognise changes early and initiate necessary measures
• You independently implement medical orders and work closely with the medical on-call service
• You create a therapeutic, calm night atmosphere and support patients in challenging situations
• You ensure careful nursing documentation and a structured handover to the day shift

Your profile

• You have a diploma as a nursing specialist FH / HF and ideally have experience in the acute psychiatric field
• You enjoy working independently, responsibly and make confident decisions even at night
• You remain calm and maintain an overview in complex or tense situations
• You have a high level of social and personal competence as well as a respectful attitude towards patients
• You have good German language skills, both spoken and written

Your contacts

Laura Sofia Lorenz

Laura Sofia Lorenz answers your specialist questions: T: +41 58 630 63 31

For questions about the application process, please contact

Nicole Portner

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. In addition, the UPZ makes an important contribution in the areas of teaching, training and further education as well as research.

Learn more

https://jobs.upz-bern.ch/de/warum-upz

Your workplace

University Psychiatric Services Bern, Murtenstrasse 21, 3008 Bern