Bern
Dipl. Nursing Specialist Saxer Ward
- 12 November 2026
- 60 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
- 3000 Bern
About the job
Are you ready to support people in challenging life situations with empathy and professional expertise? At the Saxer Ward on Bolligenstrasse in Bern, a varied role awaits you that demands both heart and mind equally. In our specialised interprofessional team, you will accompany patients through complex withdrawal treatments and support them in managing their addiction disorder as well as accompanying psychiatric and somatic illnesses. In doing so, you take responsibility for professional, individual, and holistic care and support.
Your Tasks
- You professionally, individually, and resource-orientedly care for and support people with complex addiction disorders and psychiatric as well as somatic comorbidities
- You accompany patients during withdrawal, support them in crisis situations, and promote their stabilisation and independence
- You recognise changes in physical and mental condition, initiate appropriate measures, and ensure safe and structured care
- You independently manage the nursing process, document your observations, and evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions
- You support patients in dealing with their illness and promote their motivation as well as their skills for relapse prevention
- You work closely with doctors, psychologists, social services, specialist therapists, and other professional groups
- You actively contribute to shaping the daily ward routine and the further development of care quality
Your Profile
- You have completed training as a qualified nurse HF/FH
- Ideally, you have experience in psychiatric nursing and/or in the treatment of people with addiction disorders
- You approach people in difficult life situations with empathy, appreciation, and a professional, resource-oriented attitude
- You are able to act calmly, thoughtfully, and responsibly even in challenging situations
- You work independently and in a structured manner while valuing interprofessional collaboration
- You have good communication skills, are reflective, and contribute constructively to the team
- You enjoy further developing your professional expertise and actively shaping nursing and treatment processes
The UPZ
The University Psychiatric Centre Bern (UPZ) is the leading competence centre for psychiatry and psychotherapy in the capital region as a university clinic. It ensures psychiatric care in the canton of Bern along the entire care chain, from early detection through outpatient, day clinic, and inpatient therapies to rehabilitation and forensics. With over 30 locations, the UPZ offers a comprehensive care network. Furthermore, the UPZ makes an important contribution in the areas of teaching, training and further education, as well as research.
Your Contacts
Stefanie Schindler
Stefanie Schindler answers your specialist questions:
T: +41 58 630 72 53
Nicole Portner
Email: bewerbungen@upz-bern.ch
T: +41 58 630 96 71
Your Workplace
Bolligenstrasse 111, 3000 Bern 60
