Expert Nurse in Intensive Care

La Source Clinic is a unique multidisciplinary acute care facility. It belongs to the La Source Foundation, an independent and private non-profit institution which also oversees the La Source Institute and School of Health. The independence granted by this status allows it to continuously invest in human and technological resources to ensure the best possible care for its patients.

Key information about the position:

Reference: CLS/RH/2026.783 / Contract type: Permanent contract at 80% / Hours: 12-hour shifts + occasionally 7am-4pm and 11am-8pm / Start date: as soon as we find the right person / Location: in the heart of Lausanne (M2 stop "Riponne" or Bus 2, 3 or 21 stop "Beaulieu-Jomini")

Why do we need you?

A member of our team is currently pursuing a new professional training project. To ensure continuity of excellent intensive care, we wish to welcome a certified expert nurse in intensive care EPD ES.

What will you be expected to do?

• Care for patients presenting complex acute situations and ensure continuous clinical monitoring
• Perform nursing care and delegated medical acts rigorously, ensuring their quality, safety and traceability
• Closely monitor the evolution of patients’ health to prevent and anticipate any complications and adapt care accordingly
• Collaborate and coordinate care with all professionals involved in the patient’s care
• Communicate with patients and their relatives, providing listening, information and support throughout their care
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of care quality and efficiency, based on scientific data and skills development

Who will you work with?

• The intensive care team, composed of about twenty caregivers, fosters a technical yet calm working environment. Its positive dynamic is based on sharing, good humour and mutual trust. Driven by a sense of responsibility, it aims to progress in a constantly evolving environment. The quality of work results from harmonious collaboration and daily mutual support.

• Michel Marclay, Head of Intensive Care and Cardiology, has over 25 years of practical experience in intensive medicine. He is described as a pragmatic person with a touch of idealism, paying particular attention to collaboration, communication and trust. He is constantly seeking new development and progress solutions.

What do we expect from you?

Essentials:

• Hold a HES nursing diploma or one recognised by the Swiss Red Cross
• Hold a diploma as an expert in intensive care EPD ES recognised by the Swiss Society of Intensive Medicine (SGI-SSMI)
• Have at least three years’ experience in intensive care or resuscitation
• Be able to manage stress in emergency situations
• Have ease in handovers and excellent communication skills with clear and situation-appropriate expression

Your assets:

• Experience and versatility in various medical and surgical disciplines
• A sense of responsibility and demonstrate dynamism, rigour, anticipation, precision, autonomy and loyalty
• Scientific, technical and human skills enabling work in a multidisciplinary team

Why choose La Source Clinic?

• Join the largest private clinic in the canton of Vaud and work in a dynamic environment recognised for its expertise and know-how

• A 6-bed intensive care unit certified by the SSMI
• Enjoy a human-scale working environment while benefiting from the richness and diversity of activities of a forward-looking health institution
• Benefit from attractive employment conditions and advantageous social benefits (welcome and integration, LaMal participation, advantageous LPP, discounts, etc.)
• Balance professional and private life, thanks to part-time work options, over 7 weeks’ holiday, unpaid leave, compensated public holidays and recognition of shift time
• Share values that reflect us: a Unique, Respectful, Innovative and Responsible clinic

What are the next steps?

• Do you have questions about the position? Feel free to contact Mr Michel Marclay, ICUS expert in intensive care and head of the cardiology unit at 021 641 31 95.
• Do you identify with this offer? Sabine Sadowski, HR Recruitment Specialist, looks forward to receiving your complete application (cover letter, CV, certificates and diplomas) directly online at https://emploi.lasource.ch
• The position does not suit you but you are interested in another opportunity at the Clinic? You can register at https://emploi.lasource.ch to receive our upcoming offers by email.

Important information!

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