Operating Theatre Positioning Nurse

11 November 2026
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Zürich

Job summary

Privatklinik Bethanien offers top-tier medical care in a comfortable setting. Join a supportive team that values dedication and discretion.

Tasks

Ensure correct patient positioning for various surgical specialties.
Assist in pre- and post-operative preparations for surgeries.
Maintain patient safety and comfort during surgical procedures.

Skills

Completed specialized course in surgical positioning with extensive experience.
Technical proficiency and responsibility in a team-oriented environment.
Fluent in German, both spoken and written.

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About the job

Company Description

Treatment at the highest level, top-class medical care and support, competent nursing in a more familiar, private atmosphere with hotel comfort, dedication, conscientiousness and absolute discretion – this is what the Bethanien Private Clinic stands for. Around 340 attending physicians from various specialties ensure high-quality, integrated medical care. The most important specialties include orthopaedics, visceral and thoracic surgery, urology, gynaecology and obstetrics, gastroenterology, cardiology, pneumology and internal medicine including oncology. Around 500 children are born annually in the maternity ward. Founded in 1912, the Bethanien Private Clinic is part of the Swiss private hospital group Swiss Medical Network.

Job Description

Performing correct and operation-specific positioning of the patient in all specialist areas
Carrying out pre- and post-operative measures for surgeries
Co-responsibility for the smooth running of the operating theatre by ensuring patient positioning
Ensuring patient well-being and patient safety
Checking all medical-technical equipment for completeness and functionality as well as their operation
Supporting the instrument nurse during surgical procedures
Adhering to hygiene and asepsis rules
General cleaning and restocking tasks as well as maintaining order in all rooms of the operating theatre area
Ensuring complete patient documentation and service recording
Respectful interaction with patients, customers and hospital staff

Qualifications

Completed specialist course in operating theatre positioning and many years of experience in this role
Technical skill
Sense of responsibility, commitment and flexibility
Open and team-oriented personality
Very good German language skills, spoken and written

Additional Information

A varied role in collaboration with many specialist areas
Interdisciplinary teamwork from surgery to maternity ward
A familiar, personal working atmosphere
Development opportunities within the clinic and the Swiss Medical Network
Support for individual further training wishes
Numerous benefits (see here ), including a rich lunch buffet for only CHF 5.-
Discounts via Corporate Benefits platform
Full coverage of daily sickness allowance insurance
Various staff events such as summer party, birthday and Christmas gifts, etc.
Mobility bonus
Free breakfast, coffee/tea