Deputy Ward Manager 21.1
- 01 October 2026
- 70 – 80%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
- 3110 Münsingen
About the job
Would you like to take on responsibility, help shape a committed team and develop yourself in a versatile leadership role? At the University Psychiatric Centre Bern (UPZ), you will find a varied role on ward 21.1 in an interprofessional environment. As deputy ward manager, you support the ward manager in professional, organisational and personnel matters and contribute together with the team to professional, patient-centred treatment and care. You have the opportunity to apply your leadership skills, take responsibility and actively help shape the further development of the ward.
Your tasks
- You can apply your expertise and experience purposefully and actively support us in improving the processes on the ward
- You contribute to ensuring that teamwork is conducted on an equal footing, constructively and interprofessionally
- You assist in implementing our ward concept and continuously develop it with us
- Together with the interprofessional treatment team, you contribute to stabilising patients and thus to a better quality of life
- You support the staff in everyday nursing care
- You promote interprofessional collaboration with all involved professional groups
- You take on organisational, nursing and planning tasks and participate in projects
Your profile
- You have training as a qualified nurse HF/FH/DNII
- You have several years of professional and leadership experience
- You enjoy multiprofessional collaboration and have an interest in complex psychiatric issues
- You are open to change and lead by example
- You bring a goal- and result-oriented mindset as well as flexibility and resilience
- You are responsible for comprehensive nursing care and adherence to our high quality standards
- Together with the ward manager, you take responsibility for the smooth running of the ward's daily routine
- You are jointly responsible with the ward manager for the professional, personnel and administrative leadership and development of the nursing team
The UPZ
The University Psychiatric Centre Bern (UPZ) is the leading competence centre for psychiatry and psychotherapy in the capital region as a university clinic. It ensures psychiatric care in the canton of Bern along the entire care chain, from early detection through outpatient, day clinic and inpatient therapies to rehabilitation and forensics. With over 30 locations, the UPZ offers a comprehensive care network. In addition, the UPZ makes an important contribution in the areas of teaching, training and further education as well as research.
Your contacts
Cedric Hutter
Cedric Hutter will answer your specialist questions:
T: +41 31 720 84 29
Nicole Portner
Email: bewerbungen@upd.ch
T: +41 58 630 96 71
Your workplace
Hunzigenallee 1, 3110 Münsingen
