Certified Nursing Specialist HF – Co-Head of Dementia Department 80–100% | Leadership Responsibility Meets Passion for Care

About the job

Being a leader but not disappearing into the office? That’s exactly what makes this role exciting: you shape, decide and lead – while staying close to the residents and the care

Our client is a modern care institution in the Canton of Zug that supports elderly people with various care and support needs. In a professional environment, the residents with their individual needs are at the centre. Especially in the dementia area, great importance is placed on needs-oriented care, high quality nursing, and respectful interaction. As Co-Head of a protected ward, you work closely with the department head and help shape the daily routine of a nursing team of around 25 people. You combine leadership responsibility with your professional proximity to care and are an important contact person for residents, relatives and staff.

Questions about the position? You can reach us at +41 41 226 30 08.

Your area of responsibility with the new employer

• Co-responsibility for the management and organisation of a protected ward with around 23 residents as well as support of the department head in daily leadership tasks
• Responsibility for a smooth daily routine and central contact person for residents, relatives, doctors and staff
• Planning, implementation and evaluation of individual care processes including complete documentation and performance recording in the RAI system
• Support and promotion of apprentices as well as assistance to new employees in their professional and personal integration into the team

Your advantages for the new employer

• Completed training as a certified nursing specialist HF/FH or an equivalent qualification recognised in Switzerland with SRK recognition
• Solid experience in the care and support of people with dementia as well as genuine interest in resident-oriented care
• Leadership experience is an advantage – more important are your willingness to take responsibility and your interest in targeted development of your leadership skills
• Open, humorous and solution-oriented personality with strong communication skills and German language skills at least at B2 level

You can also look forward to the following benefits

• Above-average holiday entitlement with up to 32 days depending on age as well as the possibility to take additional unpaid leave
• Generous financial and time support for training and further education as well as a structured induction programme for a successful start
• 100% continued salary payment in case of accident and illness for six months as well as above-average pension fund benefits
• Discounted parking facilities and other attractive additional benefits

Taking on leadership without losing sight of care? Sounds like your thing. Then let’s talk – we look forward to your application!