Nursing Specialist (m/f/d) with Extended Medical Responsibility, Clinic for Thoracic Surgery 80-100%

Your Main Tasks

• You coordinate inpatient and outpatient treatment – including rounds, nursing consultations, and organization of necessary clarifications (radiology, consultations, laboratory, etc.) according to SOP and in consultation with the medical team
• You independently take anamnesis and status and present your patients in reports and boards
• You coach patients, e.g., on perioperative adherence or symptom management
• You conduct daily rounds including physical examinations and communicate your findings purposefully within the team
• You adjust prescriptions in KISIM (new prescriptions are made in collaboration with specialists)
• You care for surgical wounds (e.g., skin sutures) and independently remove thoracic drains after case discussion
• You are the first contact person for questions about drain management and perform troubleshooting
• You instruct new assistant doctors in ward procedures (including KISIM)
• You conduct your own nursing consultations, also within the framework of our Enhanced Recovery Program and Prehab Program
• You have the opportunity to specialize in a sub-area, e.g., transplantation or general thoracic surgery

Administration & Coordination

• You communicate with internal and external referrers (home care, rehabilitation clinics, specialists, etc.)
• You coordinate discharges, schedule follow-up appointments, and prepare referral and discharge reports

Your Profile

• Completed MScN or you are about to complete it
• Several years of clinical experience, ideally in a complex, acute medical environment
• Solid knowledge in clinical assessment, pharmacotherapy, perioperative management, and ideally in thoracic or transplantation surgery
• Interest in scientific projects
• Willingness to actively shape the role as a nursing specialist and initiate new processes
• You like to take responsibility and see yourself as a role model in the team

Our Offer

• A varied and responsible field of activity in which you can fully develop your skills
• The opportunity to help shape the nursing specialist role and set new standards in patient care
• A motivated, interprofessional team and a work culture where people support each other
• Room for personal and professional development

Sounds like your next career step? Great, we look forward to your application!

The University Hospital Zurich is one of the largest hospitals in Switzerland. Our over 8,600 employees and around 700 trainees are committed daily to the well-being of our patients.