Ward Manager Acute Department (80–100%)

About the job

Live and work in the Davos Klosters destination? We look forward to reinforcement!

As the ward manager of the acute department, you are responsible for the professional and personnel management and work practically with your team. You support the staff in ensuring the smooth operation of the daily business and in the nursing care in the acute area.

As a regional hospital/acute hospital with emergency services, nursing home, and Spitex, we are responsible for the basic medical care of the Davos population and guests. Equally important to us is the well-being of our employees. With us, you work in a manageable but extremely important operation for the region. We maintain a collegial working atmosphere and enjoy the proximity to nature as well as the numerous sports and leisure opportunities in Davos.

As a regional hospital/acute hospital with emergency services, nursing home, and Spitex, we are responsible for the basic medical care of the Davos population and guests. Equally important to us is the well-being of our employees. With us, you work in a manageable but extremely important operation for the region. We maintain a collegial working atmosphere and enjoy the proximity to nature as well as the numerous sports and leisure opportunities in Davos.

From 01.07.2026 or by arrangement, we are looking for a strong nursing professional as

Ward Manager Acute Department (80–100%)

Your area of responsibility

• Comprehensive nursing care of inpatient and outpatient patients
• Planning and documentation of the nursing process in close coordination with the qualified nursing staff
• Planning, coordination, and supervision of nursing in cooperation with the medical service and interdisciplinary services
• Responsibility for leadership, deployment, and development of directly subordinate employees, conducting regular appraisal interviews
• Support and advice to the nursing team in complex care situations
• Ensuring high nursing quality and continuous optimization of workflows
• Responsibility for the cost center of the acute department
• Regular participation in nursing management meetings

Your profile

• Completed tertiary-level training in nursing and several years of professional experience in an acute hospital
• Proven leadership experience or willingness to complete appropriate further training
• Enjoyment of a seasonally influenced operation with an intense phase in winter in the enlarged team, lively summer months, and quieter times in the off-season
• Strong communication and organizational skills, high social competence, sense of responsibility, empathy, and assertiveness
• Independent, innovative, and goal-oriented working style
• Respectful and appreciative interaction with the team as well as patients
• Excellent oral and written German skills

Our offer

• Challenging, varied, and interesting activity in a professional and committed team
• Independence with a lot of personal responsibility and trust
• Attractive employment conditions and social benefits, hospital-owned daycare up to kindergarten age
• Versatile sports and leisure activities in the highest city in Europe

For further information, Bea Heeb, Head of Nursing (+41 81 414 82 50, bheeb@spitaldavos.ch) as well as our HRM manager Gregor Bienz (+41 81 414 84 36, gbienz@spitaldavos.ch) are happy to assist you.

Are you ready for a new challenge? Our HRM team looks forward to your online application – just press the button below and you are one step closer to your position at Spital Davos AG!

(Recruitment is carried out without external support.)

(Recruitment is carried out without external support.)