Dipl. Nurse / Nurse for Acute Pain Service & Perioperative Medicine (a) 60-100%

Workplace: Hirslanden Clinic Hirslanden | Zurich 
Start date: 1 January 2027 or by arrangement 
Type of employment: Permanent
Reference number: 74984 
 
In perioperative medicine at the Institute of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine at the Hirslanden Clinic in Zurich, we optimally prepare our patients for the upcoming surgery and, if necessary, accompany them postoperatively within the framework of our acute pain service.
 
If you would like to contribute your expertise and commitment in a modern medical environment, we look forward to meeting you in person soon.
 

Dipl. Nurse / Nurse for Acute Pain Service & Perioperative Medicine (a) 60-100%

Dipl. Nurse / Nurse for Acute Pain Service & Perioperative Medicine (a) 60-100%

YOUR TASKS

In perioperative medicine:

• Contacting the patient to optimally prepare for the upcoming surgery / anaesthesia, i.e. pausing medications in good time, treating iron deficiency anaemia
• Providing patient records in close cooperation with general practitioners and attending physicians
• Early monitoring of haemoglobin levels as part of Patient Blood Management. If necessary, initiating iron status assessments and organising iron infusions through the general practitioner
• Planning, preparation and follow-up of the anaesthesia consultation
• Performing blood draws, ECG recordings and iron infusions according to medical orders
• Administrative tasks of perioperative medicine
• Primary contact point for patient questions regarding anaesthesia

In the acute pain service:

• Caring for patients with acute and chronic pain in the perioperative area as well as guidance and instruction in handling prescribed pain therapies
• Independent planning, implementation and evaluation of pain rounds as well as monitoring and adjustment of pain therapy in cooperation with the medical service
• Interdisciplinary collaboration and needs-based coordination with anaesthetists and attending physicians
• Professional advice and support for nursing staff on pain therapy issues
• Conducting training and further education for nurses in the field of pain management and acute pain therapy
• Documentation and ensuring high-quality pain treatment according to current standards

YOUR PROFILE

• Completed training as a Dipl. Nurse HF with at least 5 years of professional experience in the acute sector. Practical experience in a monitoring or intensive care unit is desirable.
• SRK recognition for foreign diplomas
• If possible, further training in pain management or willingness to complete it
• Strong communication skills, independent, assertive and a team player
• Good IT skills
• Very good knowledge of German and English

OUR OFFER

• 5 weeks holiday with additional changing time
• Interesting and varied work in a motivated team
• Regular working hours, one Saturday shift per month, no night shifts, no work on Sundays and public holidays
• Attractive remuneration as well as employee activities and discounts
• Opportunity for continuous professional development
• In-house childcare

Our Benefits | Hirslanden Clinic


For further information, please contact Corina Blum, Operational Head of Nursing Acute Pain Service / Perioperative Medicine (corina.blum@hirslanden.ch) and Manuela Wälte, Institute Manager (manuela.waelte@hirslanden.ch), Institute of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine.

Please note that we cannot consider paper applications (which will not be returned) or applications by e-mail. Please apply exclusively online via this tool.

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The Hirslanden Group is the largest medical network in Switzerland. The group comprises 16 clinics in 9 cantons. It also operates 5 outpatient surgery centres, 18 radiology and 6 radiotherapy institutes. The group employs 11,025 staff.