Dipl. Nurse / Nurse HF/FH 85% for our addiction-specific inpatient acute ward

You can count on our team: professionally and personally. Become part of it!

Are you interested in working with people suffering from addiction? Then you are exactly right with us on the addiction-specific acute ward U2, at the Centre for Addiction Disorders (ZAE), Clinic for Adults (UPKE). The ward is aimed at people with problems dealing with any psychotropic substances such as cocaine, heroin, alcohol, GHB and others. Depending on the goal, we offer qualified withdrawal treatment or reduction of consumption, stabilisation of mental or physical health and support with social problems. The individuality of the patients is respected and their personal responsibility is promoted.

Dipl. Nurse / Nurse HF/FH 85% for our addiction-specific inpatient acute ward

What to expect

• We work resource-oriented and maintain a modern and person-centred approach with people suffering from addiction
• An exciting field of work with daily challenges
• A lively, interdisciplinary team that meets those affected at eye level and works according to the latest professional standards
• Your tasks include conducting withdrawals from various substances such as alcohol, cocaine and GHB, dispensing medical heroin, wound care and much more
• As a key contact person, you are the main contact for patients from admission to discharge. You conduct addiction-specific conversations, set goals together with those affected in the interdisciplinary team and look for the best possible solutions
• Intensive collaboration with a variety of external agencies
• If you enjoy vocational training, there is the possibility to accompany our students and trainees in the role of vocational training supervisor

What distinguishes you

• Diploma as a nurse HF/FH. For foreign nursing diplomas, SRK registration is a prerequisite. The costs are covered by UPK
• You are curious, flexible and ideally have experience in acute psychiatry or addiction work
• You are open to people with an addiction disorder, have an addiction-accepting attitude and can accept substance use as part of the illness
• You bring a high degree of independence and responsibility, are sociable and resilient even in emergency situations
• And you are willing to support our 24-hour operation in various shifts

Look forward to

• Attractive and contemporary employment conditions in the GAV such as: minimum 30 holidays/free days per year, above-average pension fund benefits: 2/3 of the pension fund savings contributions are paid by the employer and other advantages
• Participation in the work schedule
• Attractive and diverse further training programme, as well as regular supervision
• Good connection to public transport and TNW U-subscription at a discounted price (job ticket)
• Free sports offer on the UPK campus and discounts for fitness subscriptions
• Various catering options directly on the UPK campus
• Beautiful park area, quiet working environment

The permanent position is available immediately or by arrangement.

Do you have questions? Please feel free to contact us.

For further questions please contact:
Alexandra Scheidegger, Head of Nursing Department U2 at Tel.: +41 61 325 57 09.
For general questions, Melanie Härtel, HR Business Partner, is happy to assist you at Tel.: +41 61 325 53 60.

We look forward to receiving your online application.