Deputy Head of Nursing Department (80-100%)

About the job

The EOC, the multi-site hospital of Ticino, is present with its institutes throughout the entire cantonal territory for a total of 1,000 beds. The organisation effectively combines a local approach with an overall vision, ensuring the population a comprehensive and local hospital service, regardless of where the services are required.

Thanks to the commitment and expertise of over 6,500 collaborators and their attention to human relationships, the EOC ensures quality healthcare by caring for over 41,000 inpatients annually and providing over 600,000 outpatient consultations.

To complete the nursing team of the Intensive Care Medicine at the Lugano Regional Hospital, Civic Hospital site, we are looking for a

Deputy Head of Nursing Department (80-100%)

Profile:

The working percentage will be divided between activities specific to the role of deputy head of department and direct clinical-care activities, in line with the Service's organisational model.

The person we are looking for:

• identifies with the values, vision and mission of the EOC and the Nursing Area;
• exercises collaborative leadership, promoting staff involvement, professional empowerment and the principles of Shared Governance;
• knows how to coordinate and enhance the different skills present in the team, fostering a climate of trust, collaboration and mutual respect;
• organises work methodically, setting priorities and simultaneously managing care, organisational and managerial activities;
• handles complex situations with balance, making appropriate decisions, delegating responsibilities effectively and ensuring organisational continuity;
• maintains a constructive and solution-oriented attitude even in contexts characterised by high care intensity and operational pressure;
• possesses listening, mediation and communication skills, encouraging dialogue and positive conflict management;
• demonstrates openness to change, professional curiosity and willingness to acquire new skills;
• motivates and supports the professional growth of collaborators, valuing their skills and potential;
• promotes effective collaboration with all professionals involved in the care pathway, from an interprofessional, interdisciplinary and transversal perspective.

Essential requirements:

• Bachelor SUPSI in Nursing and/or SSSCI diploma (or recognised equivalent foreign qualification);
• desirable Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS) SUPSI in Healthcare Management;
• qualified nurse expert in intensive care, SPD SSS certified;
• possible Level I Master in Intensive Care Nursing Sciences obtained abroad, only if accompanied by equivalence recognised by the Swiss Society of Intensive Care Medicine (SGI – SSMI);
• proven professional experience of at least two years in an intensive care service of similar complexity;
• previous experience in leading, coordinating or managing teams will be considered an advantage;
• good knowledge of the Italian language; knowledge of one or more other national languages will be considered an advantage.

Start date:

Complete applications including curriculum vitae, cover letter, copies of study and work certificates must be submitted by 16 August 2026 only electronically via the website www.eoc.ch.

Applications sent by post or email will not be considered, nor will applications that do not meet the required criteria.