Dipl. Nurse / Nurse, Crisis, Assessment, Emergency and Triage Centre (KANT)
- 14 July 2026
- 50 – 80%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
About the job
The Psychiatric University Hospital Zurich (PUK) is one of the leading psychiatric clinics in Switzerland. With over 2,500 employees, we are committed daily to the holistic treatment and care of people with mental illnesses. As a university hospital, we combine clinical expertise with research and teaching – in a working environment characterised by interdisciplinary collaboration, trust and personal responsibility.
For our Crisis, Assessment, Emergency and Triage Centre KANT, we are looking for a
Dipl. Nurse / Nurse, Crisis, Assessment, Emergency and Triage Centre (KANT)
50-80%
Your Tasks
- Telephone initial assessments and advice for minors, relatives or professionals contacting the KANT emergency centre
- Triage of patients to the appropriate outpatient, day clinic or inpatient treatment options
- Care and nursing support for children and adolescents in crisis situations on site during assessment and admission interviews
- Support during the admission process to the acute ward A0
- Accompaniment to emergency care at the nearby children’s hospital if required
- Close interdisciplinary collaboration with the triage senior physicians, the child and adolescent psychiatric care clinics, the inpatient adult psychiatry departments and the somatic clinics of the canton of Zurich
Your Profile
- Completed professional training in the field (recognition certificate for foreign qualifications)
- Experience in child and adolescent psychiatry, ideally in acute child and adolescent psychiatric care
- High motivation and ability to engage and take responsibility in an exciting and demanding work environment
- Enjoy working with different professional groups
- Resilience, flexibility and a sense of humour
- Very good German language skills, additional languages are an advantage
Our Offer
- Together for people: Interdisciplinary collaboration for holistic psychiatric care
- Strong in the team: Appreciative cooperation and mutual support
- Knowledge that advances you: Extensive training, further education and professional development opportunities
- More benefits for you: Discounts and reductions with numerous partner companies
- Future provision with added value: 60% employer contribution to the pension fund
- Sustainable travel: Participation in the ZVV BonusPass or general subscription
Contact
Rebecca Thoma and Nina Traber-Walker
Senior Psychologists
+41 58 384 66 66
are happy to answer your questions.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Workplace
Melanie Holliger
