Nurse at the Medical Service of the Tuilière Prison

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Nurse at the Medical Service of the Tuilière Prison

The Medical Service of the Tuilière Prison in Lonay is looking for a nurse at 60%, for a start date on April 1, 2026, within the framework of a permanent contract

Context

The University Hospital of Vaud (CHUV) is one of the 5 Swiss university hospitals. Thanks to its collaboration with the Faculty of Biology and Medicine of the University of Lausanne and EPFL, it plays a leading role in the fields of medical care, medical research, and education

The Penitentiary Medicine and Psychiatry Service (SMPP) meets all the health needs of the Vaud prison population. Its staff work directly within the penitentiary institutions and provide somatic and psychiatric consultations to detainees

Working in a penitentiary environment means operating in a demanding setting, at the intersection of somatic care, mental health, and community health, within an interdisciplinary practice promoting versatility and the development of specific skills

Mission

• You conduct health assessments upon entry for newly incarcerated individuals
• You provide emergency and somatic follow-up care
• You carry out evaluations of critical mental health situations as well as long-term psychiatric follow-ups
• You deliver prevention services, particularly regarding the risks of STI transmission
• You collaborate with other care institutions and reception structures within the framework of network work
• You organize and coordinate services in connection with penitentiary staff teams.

Profile

• You hold a HES nursing diploma or an equivalent qualification with mandatory Red Cross recognition for foreign diplomas
• You have several years of clinical experience
• Experience with migrant populations or patients suffering from addictions is an asset
• You demonstrate autonomy, a sense of responsibility, and good negotiation and interdisciplinary communication skills
• You adopt an ethical and non-judgmental stance regarding the judicial background of detainees
• You show great listening skills and an interest in social integration issues
• You have a strong interest in developing the quality of care in a specific institutional environment
• You reside within a distance compatible with a maximum 30-minute commute and hold a driving license.

We offer

Becoming a collaborator of the University Hospital of Vaud means benefiting from:

• Top-tier social benefits, 20 days of paternity leave, and 4 months of maternity leave (with the possibility of an additional month of breastfeeding leave)
• Regular salary progression adapted to responsibilities
• A 13th salary and 25 days of vacation per year
• A right to at least three days of training per year, with access to a varied offer within the CHUV Training Center and partner training centers of the State of Vaud
• Facilitated access to one of the 500 furnished apartments offered in the surrounding neighborhoods for people relocating to Switzerland from abroad
• Social, cultural, and economic benefits offered to members of the H-Oxygène association
• Benefits offered within the mobility plan (discounts on public transport subscriptions, promotion of "Mobility" vehicles, and discounts on the purchase of electric bikes)
• Quality hotel-style company restaurants in each hospital building with preferential rates.

Contact and application submission

Contact for information about the position: Ms. Rita Carminati, ICUS, at 021 557 45 90.

Since all our applications are processed electronically, we kindly ask you to apply exclusively online by clicking the APPLY button at the bottom of the announcement.

If you have difficulty applying, you can consult our procedure on how to apply online. If for technical reasons you cannot apply online, we invite you to contact our Recruitment Unit, which will assist you in your process, either by email at e.recrutement@chuv.ch or by phone at 021 314 85 70

As part of the recruitment process for this position, if hired, you will be required to provide an original criminal record extract. You will also be asked to present your original diplomas as well as an identity document.

CHUV applies the highest quality standards in its recruitment processes. Furthermore, committed to promoting diversity among our collaborators, we pay attention to different life paths and do everything possible to ensure equal treatment and avoid any discrimination. We look forward to receiving your application.

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