Dipl. Nurse HF/FH, Central Triage
- 23 September 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
About the job
The Psychiatric University Hospital Zurich (PUK) is one of the leading psychiatric clinics in Switzerland. With over 2,500 employees, we are committed daily to the holistic treatment and care of people with mental illnesses. As a university hospital, we combine clinical expertise with research and teaching - in a working environment characterised by interdisciplinary collaboration, trust, and personal responsibility.
As the leading clinic for adult psychiatry and psychotherapy (EPP) in Switzerland, we not only fulfil the care mandate of the canton of Zurich but also act as a university institution with research and teaching responsibilities for the University of Zurich. At 8 locations, including 5 clinical facilities and a research centre, our dedicated staff create a versatile and dynamic working environment. Here you have the opportunity to actively contribute to a significant institution.
To support the team of the Central Triage of the EPP at our Lenggstrasse site as well as the large outpatient clinic Im Quadro in Oerlikon, we are looking for a committed individual from 1 January 2027 or by arrangement as
Dipl. Nurse HF/FH, Central Triage
80-100%
Your Tasks
- Triage patients to the appropriate treatment options: outpatient, day clinic, and inpatient
- Conduct counselling and crisis intervention conversations by phone and on site
- Handle enquiries from internal groups and external referrers
- Maintain contacts with internal service providers
- Close collaboration with the triage senior physicians
- Participation and contribution to process optimisation
Your Profile
- Completed, recognised professional training in nursing HF/FH (recognition certificate from the Swiss Red Cross for foreign diplomas)
- Several years of practical experience in psychiatric institutions in Switzerland, preferably in the canton of Zurich
- High professional, social and self-competence, high resilience as well as flexibility and analytical thinking
- Strong motivation and ability to engage in a challenging and demanding work environment and take responsibility
- Enjoy working with different professional groups
- Very good German language skills in spoken and written form. Additional language skills are an advantage.
- Willingness to work shifts including night and weekend duties
Our Offer
- Thorough introduction to all services
- A varied activity in a collegial and motivated team
- Exciting, meaningful and responsible areas of work in a versatile and dynamic environment
- Internal training opportunities / team supervisions / team meetings
- Attractive social benefits (coverage of 60% of pension fund contributions)
- Discounted shopping opportunities as well as sports offers
- Good connections to public transport with participation in the ZVV bonus pass
- Parking spaces available - staff restaurant at the Lenggstrasse site
- Day nursery in the immediate vicinity
Contact:
Carolin Wollensak
Deputy Head of Capacity Management
+41 58 384 25 74
is happy to assist you with any questions.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Workplace
Beatrice Arnold
