St. Bernhard AG
Wettingen
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Head of Care & Nursing Department 80 – 100 %
- 13 February 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- Wettingen
Job summary
Join us at Alterszentrum St. Bernhard, where we prioritize quality of life. Be part of a supportive team dedicated to empowering residents in their golden years.
Tasks
- Lead a department with 21 residents and a team of 16 staff.
- Support team development and enhance their skills effectively.
- Ensure quality care and consistent work methods are implemented.
Skills
- Diploma in nursing and several years of leadership experience required.
- Strong decision-making and customer-oriented mindset essential.
- Experience in long-term care and RAI-NH processes needed.
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About the job
Shape the future with us
More from life - that is what we stand for as the St. Bernhard Retirement Center in Wettingen with 140 residential units. Over 240 employees passionately care for our residents. Enabling self-determined living in old age is at the center of our actions.Are you looking for more than just a job? Do you want a place where you can help shape, support your team, and put our residents at the center every day? Then you are exactly right with us as
Head of Care & Nursing Department
(80 – 100 %)
What you can expect from us:
- Freedom and responsibility: With us, you get the chance to independently lead your department and contribute your ideas
- A team that sticks together: A colorful mix of generations pulling together - participation and co-creation are not empty words with us
- Flat hierarchy and informal culture: We meet at eye level
- An environment that sees the person: Our philosophy places our residents at the center
- Modern infrastructure: Well-equipped workplaces make your everyday work easier
- Enjoyment and benefits: Discounted internal catering, free parking in the underground garage, and various discounts are available
- More free time: At least 5 weeks of vacation, 6 weeks from age 50, and even 7 weeks from age 60
Your tasks with us:
- You lead the department with 21 residents, about 16 employees, and 1 apprentice
- You support your team in professional development and strengthen their skills
- You have an open ear for the needs of our residents and their relatives
- According to the duty roster, you occasionally take over daily or house responsibility
- You ensure uniform care and work methods and actively implement them
- You professionally support care needs assessments (RAI-NH)
- You are responsible for your cost center
- You are not too proud to pitch in yourself: about 20% of your time you directly support your team in care
What you bring with you:
- Training as a certified nurse HF or FH
- Several years of leadership experience and a talent for inspiring and motivating people
- Comprehensive knowledge and experience in long-term care
- Routine in working with RAI-NH, easyDOK as well as smartPEP or PEP
- Decisiveness, resilience, as well as a pronounced customer-oriented and economic mindset
