Head of Education Nursing

About the job

Head of Education Nursing

80-100%, from 01.10.2026 or by arrangement

Your work environment

With over 1000 employees, the University Geriatric Medicine FELIX PLATTER is one of the leading institutions in Switzerland for geriatric medicine, psychiatry and rehabilitation. With us, the highest medical competence and genuine empathy come together – become part of our dedicated team!

For this strategically important leadership role in the nursing directorate, which reports directly to the CNO, we are looking for a personality with foresight, creative power and high nursing expertise.

You are responsible for the strategic orientation and further development of nursing education, training and continuing education as well as the sustainable promotion of professional competence, quality and innovation in nursing. You ensure that nurses of all qualification levels acquire and further develop the skills required for highly specialised care in our various specialist areas.

As a central interface between the nursing directorate, human resources, education partners and the clinical areas, you design future-proof education and development concepts.

Your tasks

Professional and personnel management of the nursing education team

Deputising for the Head of Nursing Professional Development

Ensuring and further developing the education, training and continuing education of nursing professions at all qualification levels

Responsible for the professional introduction, support and competence development of new nursing staff

Ensuring needs-based competence development in the various specialised departments

Developing and implementing innovative education and development concepts based on current scientific findings

Further developing the nursing education area in close cooperation with Human Resources

Establishing and maintaining cooperations with education providers, universities and health institutions

Developing concepts for internships, observerships and work shadowing offers

Co-shaping a future-proof nursing organisation through strategic education and personnel development

What we offer

• A key position with direct connection to the nursing directorate and great scope for shaping the further development of education, practice development and nursing quality.
• The opportunity to actively shape the future of nursing education and professional development together with a committed team and strong internal as well as external partners.
• Attractive employment conditions with progressive social benefits, at least 5 weeks’ holiday plus 5 flex days and numerous opportunities for personal and professional development.

Your profile

Science in Nursing (MScN) or comparable university degree

Ideally a doctorate (PhD) or proven scientific expertise

Sound knowledge in nursing development, education management and evidence-based nursing

Further training in leadership, management or organisational development is an advantage

Several years of professional and leadership experience in the clinical field

Proven experience in the development and implementation of education, development or practice projects

Strong strategic and networked thinking skills as well as the ability to analyse complex issues and develop sustainable solutions

Enjoyment in actively shaping change and driving innovation

Confident handling of projects, quality development and change processes

Convincing communication and networking skills at all hierarchical levels

Assertiveness, decisiveness and resilience