Midwife or Midwife Nurse

About the job

Midwife or Midwife Nurse

Midwife or Midwife Nurse at 80%

Key information about the position:

Reference: CLS/RH/2026.791 / Contract type: Permanent contract at 80% / Hours: Monday to Sunday according to a 12-hour shift schedule / Start date: as soon as we find the right person / Location: in the heart of Lausanne (M2 stop "Riponne" or Bus 2, 3 or 21 stop "Beaulieu-Jomini")

Why do we need you?

Following the departure of one of our colleagues, we are looking for a midwife or midwife nurse to join our team and participate in the care of patients throughout their journey, in an environment where quality of care, listening and collaboration are central.

What will you be expected to do?

• Support expectant mothers, newborns and their families at every stage, from pregnancy to postpartum
• Provide autonomous, personalised and safe care, in collaboration with doctors and the multidisciplinary team
• Monitor the progress of pregnancy, labour and postpartum, and intervene judiciously when the situation requires it
• Manage labour independently in the delivery room, in close connection with independent doctors who hold medical responsibility
• Support parents in their choices and provide useful advice around birth, breastfeeding and the first days with baby
• Accompany particular situations with listening and kindness, including during more difficult moments
• Contribute to the variety of activities offered within the maternity ward by using your skills and interests, notably in the context of childbirth preparation classes and additional consultations (hypnosis, baby massage, prenatal yoga, etc.)
• Participate in the supervision, training and evaluation of students as well as in the development of skills within the team
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of care quality, working groups and research projects in obstetric care

Who will you be working with?

What do we expect from you?

Essentials:

• Hold a HES diploma as a Midwife Nurse or Midwife or a title recognised by the Swiss Red Cross
• Have recent experience in the delivery room
• Have experience in consultations and postpartum care
• Master monitoring of mother and newborn and be able to quickly identify a risk situation
• Demonstrate autonomy, rigour and discernment in your practice
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to manage stress and sense of responsibility
• Place listening, respect and patient needs at the heart of your support

Your assets:

• Comfortable supporting breastfeeding and childbirth preparation
• Additional diplomas or certifications in the field of perinatal care
• Committed to knowledge transfer and student support
• Show interest in continuing education and improving care quality

Why choose the Clinique de La Source?

• Join the largest private clinic in the canton of Vaud and work in a dynamic environment recognised for its expertise and know-how
• Offer personalised care and a wide range of services before and after birth for families
• Regularly develop your skills thanks to a rich offer of internal continuing education, notably in emergency management and neonatal resuscitation
• Enjoy a human-scale working environment while benefiting from the richness and diversity of activities of a forward-looking health institution
• Benefit from attractive employment conditions and advantageous social benefits (welcome and integration, LaMal participation, advantageous LPP, discounts, etc.)
• Balance professional and private life, thanks to part-time work options, more than 7 weeks of holiday, unpaid leave, compensated public holidays and recognition of changeover time
• Share values that resemble ours: a Unique, Respectful, Innovative and Responsible clinic

Discover the Source universe

Watch our video: The Secret of La Source and the video Maternity Source of Life: https://youtu.be/4dpEHtN7gwo?si=kKNHq-HigEibTX8Z

Follow our Maternity on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lasource_maternite/ or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cliniquedelasource/

Discover the testimony of one of our midwives: https://youtu.be/EstZqnlgWzg?si=ZYCH9z5jKxv2g4MF

What are the next steps?

• Do you still have questions about the position? Do not hesitate to contact Emily Wieland, Head Midwife Nurse of the Maternity Care Unit at 021 641 31 30.
• Do you identify with this offer? Sabine Sadowski, HR Recruitment Specialist, looks forward to receiving your complete application (cover letter, CV, certificates and diplomas)
• The position does not suit you but you are interested in another opportunity at the Clinic? Click Apply to register on our platform to receive our upcoming offers by email.

Important information!

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