Mental Health Nurse on a Permanent Contract at 80%-100% OSAD

The Saphir Foundation, a multi-mission foundation (psychogeriatrics, geriatrics, adult psychiatry), is active in the medico-social field in the canton of Vaud and in the reception and support of people weakened in their physical and psychological integrity during their life process.

Within this framework and to complete our team, we are looking for our OSAD / Home Care Organisation in Yverdon-les-Bains, which has 177 beneficiaries and caters to adults with mental and/or psychological disorders whose life path requires home support:

Whatever their role, the professionals at the Saphir Foundation share a common goal: to support People daily to enable them to concretely experience the institutional service strategy "like at home". This means promoting the maintenance of their habits, offering a response adapted to their wishes and, through genuine interprofessional collaboration, enabling the well-being and happiness of the People.

As a mental health nurse, you design, deliver and evaluate preventive, therapeutic and rehabilitation nursing care services, in partnership with the People. You build a professional relationship with them within the perspective of their care project. You actively promote their overall health as well as their support in the health management process.

Your presence in the field is essential: your interventions are based on observation, the transmission of best practices and the responsibility of your mandate. Thanks to your expertise, you are able to reflectively assess the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the People, and analyse situations with a systemic approach. You participate in examinations and observations related to medical diagnosis, manage emergencies and activate emergency procedures when necessary.

In line with your person-centred values, you establish a lasting relationship of trust with the People as well as with their relatives, co-constructing a safe, respectful and adapted environment to their needs.

YOUR BACKGROUND - YOUR QUALITIES AND SKILLS

• You hold a Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a recognised equivalent, complemented by solid experience in adult psychiatry.
• You possess a strong sense of observation, enabling you to quickly assess complex situations.
• You work based on evidence, with reflective practice and a capacity for in-depth clinical analysis.
• You are familiar with the recovery concept, which you apply daily in your support.
• You have proven knowledge of the social field and the Swiss health system; a minimum of 5 years’ experience in outpatient care is an asset.
• You place the well-being of the Person at the centre of your concerns, using appropriate relational and therapeutic tools.
• Your natural leadership, sense of responsibility, autonomy, and ability to self-reflect enable you to guarantee the quality of the expected services.
• You are recognised for your empathy, listening skills, flexibility, adaptability and organisation in a demanding interprofessional environment.
• You understand that stress, effective communication and priority management are integral to the profession and you handle them with mastery.
• You have perfect command of spoken and written French, and regularly use IT tools (notably Carefolio).
• A driving licence and a personal vehicle are essential.

WE OFFER YOU

• The opportunity to participate in innovative institutional projects
• The possibility to work in a contact-rich environment
• An innovative mission to transform practices in the field within a key project
• Working and salary conditions according to the CCT SAN (collective labour agreement of the Vaud parapublic health sector)
• The opportunity to maintain and develop your skills through a varied internal training programme.

START DATE

1 January 2027 or to be agreed

You are looking for new challenges and want to join an innovative, growing and dynamic company? Then this position is for you. If you believe you match this advertisement, we invite you to apply and send us your complete application file.

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