Nurse in the Gastroenterology Department - 80%

Company Description

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Attached to the  Department of Medicine , the gastroenterology service manages outpatient and hospitalized patients on its technical platform for diagnostic and interventional endoscopy examinations in gastroenterology and pulmonology.

Job Description

You welcome and care for outpatient and hospitalized patients for endoscopic examinations and liver biopsy punctures, during the pre-, peri-, and post-examination phases.

You prepare the examination rooms with their specific equipment.

You work closely with the medical team. 

You provide instrumentation assistance to doctors, perform and monitor sedation and pain management.

You participate in the reprocessing of endoscopes.

You manage patient flow on the platform and in the monitoring room, demonstrating autonomy, responsiveness, and a keen sense of priorities.

You perform on-call shifts to provide 24/7 patient care.

Qualifications

You hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or an equivalent recognized qualification by the Swiss Red Cross. 

You have at least two years of confirmed experience in acute care, and experience in endoscopy is a real asset.

Endowed with a strong sense of autonomy, you demonstrate great adaptability, anticipation, and stress management skills, as well as excellent organization of priorities and great tact towards patients. You also show strong interpersonal skills, combined with a high capacity for listening and empathy.

You show a marked interest in instrumentation. Performing examinations under scope involves wearing a lead apron for several hours.

Additional Information

You will work day, night, and weekend shifts according to the service needs.

• Start date: 01.01.2026
• Number of positions: 2
• Activity rate: 80%
• Job class: 15
• Contract: Permanent
• Application deadline: 14.01.2026
• Contact for information: Ms. V. Coquillard, RES, tel. 079 553 32 95 or Mr. P. Guyon-Gellin, ARS, tel. 079 553 80 57.

Your application file must include a motivation letter, your curriculum vitae, copies of diplomas and certificates required for the position, and the last 2 work certificates.

This announcement is addressed equally to women and men.

Wishing to engage in the fight against unemployment, the HUG encourages applications coming from the Cantonal Employment Office.

Only applications submitted via the recruitment platform will be considered. Paper and email applications will not be processed.