Kanton Zürich
Zürich
Nurse HF 80 - 100%
- 15 July 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the Justizvollzug und Wiedereingliederung team in Zürich! Contribute to meaningful rehabilitation efforts and a supportive work environment.
Tasks
- Provide primary medical care and emergency interventions for inmates.
- Support medical visits and collaborate with external healthcare providers.
- Train staff for emergency situations and work flexible shifts.
Skills
- You are a qualified nursing professional (DN II or HF) ready for a challenge.
- Experience in acute care or psychiatric settings is essential.
- A team player with a commitment to lifelong learning.
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About the job
Nurse HF 80 - 100%The Correctional Services and Reintegration (JuWe) is part of the Directorate of Justice and Home Affairs of the Canton of Zurich and is responsible for criminal and measure enforcement as well as the implementation of various types of detention. For our 1,400 employees from around 40 professions, the successful social reintegration of offenders and the prevention of recidivism are of particular importance.
The newly established Medical Service department ensures the medical-somatic basic care for detainees in all correctional institutions of the Canton of Zurich. As a central organisational unit, it guarantees a harmonised and high-quality healthcare service according to the equivalence principle and works closely with the Psychiatric-Psychological Service and the JuWe institutions.
As part of the Zurich Enforcement Facilities (VEZ), the Centre for Foreign Administrative Detention (ZAA), located in close proximity to Zurich Airport, has 130 detention places. It is responsible for the accommodation of persons without a valid residence status whose foreign law procedure must be secured, taking into account the different personal and individual needs of the detainees.
To complement the Medical Service, we are looking for you to start immediately or by arrangement.
This is your area of responsibility
- You are the professional and thus responsible for first intervention in medical and psychiatric emergencies, admission assessments, and the basic medical care of detainees
- You support the medical rounds and maintain regular contact with various external agencies
- Working hours from Monday to Sunday in shifts from 07:00 to 20:00 with a maximum of 2 weekends per month (usually only one weekend)
- You work closely with our guards/caretakers and train them for emergencies
- You are keen to immerse yourself in the prison environment and interact with people from different cultures
What you bring with you
- You are a qualified nurse (DN II or HF) and ready for a new challenge
- With your experience and knowledge in acute care, psychiatry, or an emergency department, you complement our team
- You are a team player and stand out with your hands-on mentality
- Besides German, you speak another language advantageously
- "Lifelong learning" is not an unfamiliar term for you and you are motivated to further your education in somatic/psychiatric nursing
- There are minor hurdles: you must be at least 25 years old and have an impeccable reputation
What you receive from us
- You can expect a large range of part-time training and further education in theory and practice
- A lunch voucher card
How to apply
We welcome applicants with a lot of initiative, openness, humour, and joy in working in a dynamic environment. Take the next step with us and apply via our online tool. We look forward to receiving your application!
Any questions about the role? Laura Jenny, ZAA site manager, is happy to assist you at 043 258 72 90.
Questions about the application process can be answered by the Recruitment & Assessment team at 043 258 58 35.
JuWe uses an online assessment as part of the application process. Further information about our recruitment process and employment at JuWe can be found at Working at JuWe | Canton of Zurich (zh.ch)
