Nurse in the Adult Psychiatry Service West Sector (13557-IN-230-2026)

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Nurse in the Adult Psychiatry Service West Sector

As part of the opening of a new hospital unit linked to the increase in capacity of the Adult Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Service West (SPPAO), we are looking for a nurse with an activity rate between 80% and 100%, on a permanent contract within the Prangins hospital. The start date is scheduled for 1 November 2026.

Context

The University Hospital Centre 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, CHUV plays a leading role in medical care, medical research, and education.

The Adult Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Service West (SPPAO) is one of the services of the CHUV Psychiatry Department (DP-CHUV), serving among others the western Vaud region. It provides comprehensive and multidisciplinary care to anyone suffering from mental disorders residing in western Vaud. Furthermore, SPPAO works closely with other department services and strives to offer quality and excellent services promoting proximity and effectively integrated into regional networks.

To promote comprehensive care, teams are made up of doctors, nurses, nursing assistants, social workers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, etc. The role and integration of relatives are particularly valued and encouraged.

Mission

• You ensure preventive, curative, and educational nursing care by mastering clinical assessment of patients with psychiatric and somatic disorders
• You actively participate in the evaluation, analysis of clinical situations, and development of care plans based on evidence
• You guarantee the effectiveness of therapeutic projects by integrating the requirements of interdisciplinary work into your daily practice
• You ensure good information and quality reception of patients and their relatives
• You are proactive and ensure initiatives to improve care efficiency.

Profile

• You hold a Bachelor’s degree in nursing or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Red Cross
• You have good knowledge of the Vaud network and the Swiss healthcare system
• You have good clinical skills in psychiatry or are interested in this discipline
• You demonstrate availability and flexibility
• You are involved in the development of the nursing profession
• You have good organisational skills
• You are proficient in French
• You have good computer skills.

Generic skills:

• Mastery of nursing care in psychiatry: knowledge of psychiatric pathologies, medication treatments, psychological care, and psychotherapeutic interventions. Master clinical nursing assessment of mental state and appropriately represent the nursing perspective in multidisciplinary settings. Ability to conduct clinical assessments by telephone and to direct according to evaluation
• Crisis and violence management: ability to identify tension situations and defuse crises, use non-violent communication techniques, and intervene in emergencies. Capacity to contain psychiatric emergencies
• Risk management: identify and prevent risks of violence, implement appropriate safety measures. Ability to meet and support people in suicidal distress
• Observation skills: observe patient behaviour, detect changes in condition, and report to the team based on clinical nursing assessment of mental state
• Organisational and prioritisation skills: plan care activities, organise work according to patient needs and resources, taking emergencies into account
• Multidisciplinary teamwork: actively participate in team meetings, communicate effectively with other team members, and collaborate to ensure comprehensive patient care
• Ethical sense and professional discretion: respect and ensure respect for patients’ rights and confidentiality of their information
• Report writing and handover: ensure clarity and accuracy of information transmitted to the team and respect deadlines for documentation.

We offer

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

• First-class social benefits, 20 days paternity leave and 4 months 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 holiday per year
• A minimum of three days training per year, with access to a varied offer within the CHUV Training Centre and partner training centres of the State of Vaud
• Facilitated access to one of the 500 furnished apartments offered in the surrounding neighbourhoods 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-standard staff restaurants in each hospital building with preferential rates.

Contact and application submission

Contact for information about the position: Ms Murielle Neyrat - ICS - 021 314 37 11

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

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 and 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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