Chief Nursing Officer and Member of the Executive Board

Chief Nursing Officer and Member of the Executive Board

80-100%, from 01.06.2026

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!

To strengthen our executive board, we are looking for a Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). In this responsible position, you will lead nursing, therapies, and other cross-sectional areas and actively shape the future direction of the University Geriatric Medicine Felix Platter.

Your Tasks

Co-shaping the strategic direction of the University Geriatric Medicine in collaboration with the executive board

Management and further development of nursing and therapies as well as patient-centered cross-sectional areas

Ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care in close coordination with the interprofessional team

Integration of scientific findings into nursing practice and promotion of innovative nursing and therapy approaches

Overall national networking at the CNO level

What We Offer

• A responsible leadership position in an academic institution that combines research and practice
• A dynamic, interprofessional team and the opportunity to implement innovative ideas
• Training and development opportunities in a progressive work environment
• Flexibility and a good work-life balance

Your Profile

Completed Master’s degree in Nursing Science (FH / University), PhD desired

Willingness to promote health science research

Leadership competence and visions for the future of nursing and therapies

Solid nursing background as a specialist, ideally complemented by several years of leadership experience

High strategic competence and interest in the further development of nursing/therapeutic structures

Empathy and commitment to the holistic care of elderly people