Clinical Specialist in the Clinic for Cardiac Surgery 80-100%
- 21 October 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent), English (Intermediate)
- 8091 Zürich
About the job
For our cardiac surgery ward, we are seeking a motivated, committed and proactive individual to support our interprofessional team during a six-month maternity cover. You can expect a varied and responsible role in a dynamic environment with the opportunity to apply and further develop your professional skills. Subject to mutual interest, there is the option of a permanent position following the maternity cover.
The University Hospital Zurich is one of the largest hospitals in Switzerland. Our over 8,600 employees and around 700 trainees dedicate themselves daily to the well-being of our patients.
The University Hospital Zurich is one of the largest hospitals in Switzerland. Our over 8,600 employees and around 700 trainees dedicate themselves daily to the well-being of our patients.
Clinical Specialist in the Clinic for Cardiac Surgery 80-100%
immediate start or by arrangement, fixed-term for 6 months (maternity cover) with option for permanent employment
Your Main Tasks
- Perform clinical-medical tasks (writing ECGs, removing pacemaker electrodes, removing chest drains)
- Conduct daily ward rounds with clinical examination and documentation
- General care of patients on the cardiac surgery ward in close coordination with the medical staff
- Conduct patient and relative discussions to explain diagnosis(es) and treatment plans
- Organise patient transfers and referrals including rehabilitation registrations
- Prepare various reports (discharge reports, referral reports, transfer reports)
- Document admissions and discharges on the cardiac surgery ward
- Issue medical orders within delegated competencies (imaging diagnostics, individual examinations, consultations)
- Take medical history and clinical status on admission, conduct assessments
- Provide professional and administrative support to medical and non-medical staff on the cardiac surgery ward
- Participate in process changes (adjustment of directives, guideline updates, introduction of new processes)
- Review and complete consent documents (e.g. consent protocols, general consent)
- First-level support for patients and other stakeholders of the cardiac surgery ward
- Implement health promotion and prevention measures
- Fulfil coordination function within the interdisciplinary team
Your Profile
- Qualification as a certified nurse HF/FH
- CAS Clinical Specialist
- Experience in an acute hospital, ideally in the same or a similar role
- Native German speaker, basic knowledge of English, French and/or Italian is an advantage
- Good command of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Structured working style with high self-discipline and initiative
- Communicative, team-oriented personality
Our Benefits
We offer you a varied, challenging and diverse role in a dynamic environment. In your role, you support the cardiac surgery department team in various areas and contribute in many ways to ensuring that our patients and their relatives feel well cared for. You can actively shape and further develop processes and patient-centred workflows. You are at the heart of the action!
University Hospital Zurich
8091 Zurich
8091 Zurich
