Certified Nurse - Relief Nurse: Medical Service
- 13 November 2026
- 60 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Intermediate)
- Zürich
About the job
Canton of Zurich
Directorate of Justice and Home Affairs
Correctional Services and Reintegration
Medical Service
Correctional Services and Reintegration
Zurich
immediate start or by arrangement
We do what works.
Certified Nurse - Relief Nurse: Medical Service
60 - 100%
The main department Medical Service is responsible for the basic medical care of admitted persons in the Canton of Zurich and comprises 13 locations.
For the medical care of our locations, we are looking for a committed certified nurse.
For the medical care of our locations, we are looking for a committed certified nurse.
What you will achieve with us
- You will work as a certified nurse in various facilities.
- You will take on assignments during holiday cover, longer absences, as well as to support during bottlenecks and high workloads, including administrative tasks such as service recording.
- You are willing to change your workplace at short notice and bring the necessary flexibility for changing deployment locations.
- You will work closely with various professional groups in the prison and quickly adapt to new working environments.
- Depending on your professional profile, you will take on medical, nursing or administrative tasks and contribute to a smooth working day.
What you bring with you
- You are a certified nurse HF/DN II.
- You work independently, responsibly and appreciate a varied working day.
- You quickly find your way in new working environments and meet different people and situations with openness.
- You are flexible and willing to work at various locations in the Canton of Zurich.
- A category B driving licence and your own vehicle are advantageous.
- In addition to very good German skills, further language skills are an advantage.
- You are at least 25 years old and have an impeccable reputation.
What you can expect from us
- An interdisciplinary team of highly qualified professionals and a collegial working environment.
- Attractive employment conditions according to cantonal guidelines with a good work-life balance, flexible working hours and a predictable on-call service. You can expect significantly less night and weekend work than in hospital medicine.
- Comprehensive training opportunities and attractive development prospects.
Your contact
Stephanie Schütz
Nursing Management
043 258 48 20
Nursing Management
043 258 48 20
Marcel Louda
Recruiter
043 257 58 73
Recruiter
043 257 58 73
Dear recruitment agencies! Unfortunately, we cannot consider dossiers associated with fee demands. Only direct applications will be answered and considered in the selection process.
About us
The Medical Service is one of eight main departments of JuWe and as a central organisation responsible for the medical-somatic basic care of all admitted persons in the institutions of the Canton of Zurich. With around 90 employees, it ensures medical care from initial assessment through treatments to emergency care and supports admitted persons in everyday health matters.
We, as employees of the Medical Service, work interdisciplinarily and contribute with expertise and commitment to a stable health situation of the admitted persons.
We, as employees of the Medical Service, work interdisciplinarily and contribute with expertise and commitment to a stable health situation of the admitted persons.
With around 1400 employees, Correctional Services and Reintegration (JuWe) is the largest office within the Directorate of Justice and Home Affairs and is responsible for penal and measure enforcement as well as for the implementation of various types of detention. Our employees from around 40 professions support and promote the reintegration of offenders and are committed effectively and progressively to a safe and just society.
We offer...
Lunch Voucher
a diverse catering offer thanks to the lunch voucher
Fair Salaries
a fair salary with a transparent salary system and allowances according to function
Good Social Benefits (Pension Fund)
an attractive pension fund with many options
Your application process
- Online assessment
- First interview
- Second interview
- Final decision
