Schaffhausen
Health Specialist EFZ (Adult Education according to Art. 32 BBV)
- 19 August 2026
- 60 – 100%
- Apprenticeship
- German (Fluent)
About the job
The Schaffhausen Hospitals include the Cantonal Hospital, the Psychiatric Services, the Radiology and Cardiology Posthof Neuhausen practices as well as the Neurology Practice Schaffhausen Centre. With over 1,700 employees, we ensure the extended medical and nursing basic care of the Schaffhausen region. Each year, we care for around 11,000 inpatients and 90,000 outpatients. In addition, we are an important training centre in the canton.
In this two-year training, you will work on various wards of the Cantonal Hospital Schaffhausen to learn the tasks of a health specialist. You will be accompanied and supported daily by your assigned mentors. Furthermore, during regular learning days with educational and professional supervisors, you can focus specifically on individual activities. After successfully completing your apprenticeship, you will be well trained and able to perform the tasks of a health specialist independently.
All fees and expenses will be covered by us as the training provider.
Requirements for the start of training:
- An employment of 6 to 12 months at the Cantonal Hospital Schaffhausen, depending on professional experience
- This employment serves as a basis for an aptitude test by us to decide whether we recommend or admit you for adult education according to Art. 32 BBV
Health Specialist EFZ (Adult Education according to Art. 32 BBV)
What to expect
- Professional care and support of sick and elderly people
- Interesting nursing and medical-technical tasks
- Housekeeping and administrative activities
- Responsibility for the cleaning, disinfection and functionality of instruments and devices as well as for material procurement
What you bring to us
- At least 3 years of full-time professional experience – of which at least 2 years in long-term care or 1.5 years in acute care.
If you have worked 2 years in long-term care, the employment in the acute care of the Cantonal Hospital Schaffhausen is at least 12 months.
If you have worked 1.5 years in acute care, the employment at the Cantonal Hospital Schaffhausen is at least 6 months - Older than 25 years
- Workload of at least 80% and a maximum of 100%, complemented by one school day per week (20%)
- Good German skills (at least language level B2)
Benefits
Family friendliness
Do you want to balance family and work well? With our in-house nursery directly on the premises of the Cantonal Hospital, we support you in achieving a healthy work-life balance that not only works but also feels good.
Work-life balance
Your life is versatile and we understand that. Whether part-time, job sharing (also in leadership positions), extended maternity leave, unpaid leave or additional holidays instead of a 13th-month salary: we create flexible solutions with you.
Pension benefits
We think ahead with you. With an employer contribution of 60% to the pension fund contributions, we already take care of your future today so that you are well secured in retirement and your quality of life is maintained.
Accommodation
Are you new to Schaffhausen or need temporary accommodation? No problem. We provide furnished rooms if needed, uncomplicated, close to the workplace and perfect for your start.
Employee parking & REKA vouchers
You can reach us easily by bus, train or car. Numerous employee parking spaces are available near the hospital at attractive conditions. Public transport instead of a car? We think that’s great and reward you with REKA vouchers with up to 20% discount.
Further training
Do you want to know more, be able to do more, make more of a difference? We offer you a variety of internal training opportunities for your next step, your thirst for knowledge and your personal development.
Questions about the application
Tina Maly
Recruiting HR Specialist
Tina.Maly@spitaeler-sh.ch
Questions about the position
Kathrin Wilck
Head of MA Pool Ward
kathrin.wilck@spitaeler-sh.ch
