Universitätsspital Zürich
Zürich
Clinical Nurse Specialist (m/f/d) Department of Visceral and Transplant Surgery 80-100%
- 30 June 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- 8091 Zürich
About the job
The Department of Visceral and Transplant Surgery at the University Hospital Zurich is one of the leading national and international academic centres and offers the full spectrum of abdominal surgery - from basic care to highly specialised treatment. We guarantee our patients high-quality care according to the latest international standards. As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you can expect a challenging and innovative working environment where you actively contribute your clinical expertise to the treatment process. Together with a dedicated interprofessional team, you will shape the further development of clinical practice and make an important contribution to treatment quality and patient care at a university level.
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.
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.
Clinical Nurse Specialist (m/f/d) Department of Visceral and Transplant Surgery 80-100%
from 1.1.27 or by arrangement
Your main tasks
Clinical practice as Clinical Nurse Specialist with extended medical responsibility:
Administration/Coordination:
- Responsibility for coordinating inpatient treatment of patients including ward rounds, ordering necessary examinations (e.g. radiology, consultations, laboratory according to applicable SOP and in consultation with the responsible senior physicians), referrals to rehabilitation and other hospitals
- Independent collection of medical history and status as well as presentation of patients at handovers
- Coaching and instruction of patients (perioperative adherence, symptom management)
- Daily ward rounds with independent physical examination and communication of findings
- Creation and adjustment of orders in KISIM (new orders are always issued and reviewed by specialists)
- Independent performance of simple surgical wound care (e.g. skin sutures, but not independent performance of operations)
- Independent removal of abdominal and thoracic drains after prior case discussion
- Teaching new assistant physicians in ward duties (including KISIM)
Administration/Coordination:
- Communication with internal and external referrers (specialists, home care, hospitals, rehabilitation clinics, interface management)
- Controlling discharge management, scheduling follow-up appointments and recording discharge reports and referral letters
- Support in cost assurance including self-payers and international patients
Your profile
- Completed MScN with clinical experience and good knowledge of clinical assessments
- In-depth medical knowledge (e.g. visceral and transplant surgery, pharmacotherapy, perioperative management)
- Interest in participating in scientific projects
- Willingness to shape and develop the position as well as actively initiate change processes and actively participate in quality improvement processes
- Role model for nursing staff as well as assistant physicians
Our benefits
The broad range of tasks offers you the opportunity to contribute in many areas and thus develop both the clinic and yourself further. If you want to work in a dynamic, interesting medical environment where you are challenged and supported, we look forward to receiving your application.
University Hospital Zurich
8091 Zurich
8091 Zurich
