Nurse at the Adult Psychiatry Service West Sector of the DP-CHUV

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Nurse at the Adult Psychiatry Service West Sector of the DP-CHUV

The Adult Psychiatry Service West Sector of the Psychiatry Department of CHUV is looking for a nurse for February 1, 2026, between 80-90%.

Context

The University Hospital 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 Psychiatry Department of CHUV (DP-CHUV), serving among others the western Vaud region. It provides comprehensive and multidisciplinary care to anyone suffering from mental disorders and residing in western Vaud. Furthermore, SPPAO works closely with other department services and strives to offer quality and excellence services that promote proximity and are effectively integrated into regional networks.

To promote comprehensive care, teams consist of doctors, nurses, ASSC, 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 through mastery of clinical assessment for 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 ensure the effectiveness of therapeutic projects by integrating the requirements of interdisciplinary work into 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 HES nursing diploma (or an equivalent title, as well as recognition from the Red Cross for foreign diploma holders, mandatory)
• You have good knowledge of the Vaud network and the Swiss health system
• You have good clinical skills in psychiatry or are interested in this discipline
• You demonstrate availability and flexibility
• You are involved in the evolution of the nursing profession
• You have good organizational skills
• You master the French language
• You have good computer skills.

Generic skills:

• Mastery of psychiatric nursing care: knowledge of psychiatric pathologies, drug treatments, psychic care, and psychotherapeutic interventions. Master clinical nursing assessment of mental state and carry the nursing vision in a multidisciplinary manner appropriately. Ability to perform clinical assessments by phone and to orient according to evaluation
• Management of crises and violence: ability to identify tension situations and defuse crises, use non-violent communication techniques, and intervene in emergencies. Ability to contain psychiatric emergency situations
• Risk management: identify and prevent risks of violence, implement appropriate safety measures. Know how to meet and support people in suicidal distress
• Observation skills: observe patient behavior, detect state changes, and report to the team based on clinical nursing assessment of mental state
• Sense of organization and priorities: plan care activities, organize work according to patient needs and resources considering emergencies
• Work in a multidisciplinary team: actively participate in team meetings, communicate effectively with other team members, and collaborate to ensure comprehensive patient care
• Sense of ethics and professional discretion: respect and enforce patients' rights and confidentiality of their information
• Writing reports and handovers: ensure clarity and accuracy of information transmitted to the team and respect writing deadlines.

We offer

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

• Top 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 vacation per year
• A right to at least three days of training per year, with access to a varied offer within the CHUV Training Center and partner training centers of the State of Vaud
• Facilitated access to one of the 500 furnished apartments offered in the surrounding neighborhoods 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 electric bike purchases)
• Quality hotel-style company restaurants in each hospital building with preferential rates.

Contact and application submission

Contact for information about the position: Ms. Murielle Neyrat, ICS, phone: 021 314 37 11 or Mr. Antoine Beck, ICUS, phone: 079 556 28 70.

Since all our applications are processed electronically, please apply exclusively online by clicking the APPLY button at the bottom of the announcement.

If you have difficulty applying, you can consult our procedure on how to apply online. If for technical reasons you cannot apply online, please 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 need 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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