Deputy Ward Manager

Riehen

Key information

Publication date:29 August 2025
Workload:100%
Place of work:Riehen

Job summary

The Adullam Foundation is a leading institution for geriatric medicine, therapy, and care in Northwestern Switzerland. This is a unique opportunity in a supportive environment!

Tasks

Assist the head of the department in their absence.
Actively shape daily operations and optimize processes.
Guide and develop staff through coaching and mentoring.

Skills

Completed nursing qualification; leadership motivation required.
Strong communication skills with patients and team.
Ability to promote staff development and teamwork.

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The Adullam Foundation is a leading institution for geriatric medicine, therapy, and care in Northwestern Switzerland. It operates a hospital and an affiliated care center each in Basel and Riehen. The approximately 800 employees offer elderly people a regionally unique comprehensive care from acute medicine through rehabilitation to transitional and long-term care. Holistic care at Adullam includes a high quality standard, lived humanity, and great respect for old age.

Are you a qualified nurse and want to gain your first leadership experience? Or do you already have experience and are looking for a new challenge?

Bring fresh wind to our ward – with heart, competence, and leadership and learn the cool principle of Lean Management!

We are looking for a

Deputy Ward Manager

70%

| Location Riehen

Your new tasks:

You are the right hand of the ward manager and take over their tasks in their absence

You actively shape the daily ward routine and contribute your ideas to optimize processes

You accompany and promote employees through professional coaching and targeted development

You live our philosophy of Lean Management

You ensure professional and patient-oriented care for acute and rehabilitation patients

What you bring with you:

Completed training as a nursing specialist HF/FH or an equivalent qualification

First leadership experience or a strong motivation to take on this role

Interest in Lean Management

Enjoyment in guiding, promoting, and developing employees and trainees

Organizational skills, initiative, and a high sense of responsibility

Strong communication skills and a respectful approach to patients and the team

For further information about this position, please contact Ms. Sandra Pfammatter, Head of Nursing Riehen, at Tel. +41 61 266 60 01.

We look forward to your application!