Group Leadership Care and Nursing, Herzogenmühle Location
- 24 September 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Intermediate)
About the job
Permanent position
Health Centres for the Elderly
Do you enjoy working with people? Would you like to take on the role of group leader with our nursing team at the Herzogenmühle Health Centre starting 1 October or by arrangement?
Tasks
- You will take on the professional, personnel and organisational leadership of the nursing team.
- You will actively participate in direct care and take the lead in complex and unstable situations; approximately 20% of your time is allocated to administrative leadership tasks.
- You will lead the nursing handovers and share responsibility for the correct recording of services for our residents (EasyDoc & RAI-NH).
- You will actively contribute to the further development of the nursing area, bring in new ideas and enable staff to professionally handle challenging situations.
- You will coordinate and conduct medical rounds and ensure interprofessional collaboration.
Profile
- Empathetic and assertive leadership personality with precise working methods and several years of professional experience in care and nursing, preferably in long-term care
- Completed training as a nursing specialist (HF/FH/DNII with SRK recognition for diplomas from abroad), ideally with completed leadership training
- Independence, resilience and a high standard for the quality of care and support for our residents
- Strong sense of responsibility, very good German language skills in spoken and written form and excellent communication skills
- Willingness and ability to work in different shifts and at weekends
We offer
Look forward to an exciting and responsible area of work in a professional, appreciative and team-oriented working environment with a lived informal culture throughout the company. People are at the centre for us – therefore, we actively support the compatibility of work and private life. Different working models enable individual and flexible solutions.
As part of the City of Zurich and due to the size of our organisation, we offer attractive development opportunities, progressive employment conditions and excellent social benefits.
The annual salary for this position ranges from CHF 93,838 to CHF 125,386 (100%) depending on experience.
About us
The Health Centres for the Elderly of the City of Zurich are one of the largest geriatric institutions in Switzerland. We are the leading service provider in the elderly care sector – with competence, heart and a comprehensive range from a single source.
The Herzogenmühle Health Centre for the Elderly in District 12 in Schwamendingen, the "Garden City" of Zurich, offers residents a homely environment with all amenities. Our neighbourhood is characterised by many green spaces, parks and recreational areas, giving the district a relaxed and family-friendly atmosphere. Here you will work together with 60 colleagues.
Interested?
Kai Schröder, Head of Care and Nursing, will be happy to answer any questions about the position at T. +41 44 414 32 60. Aline Rüttimann, Recruiter, is available for general questions at T. +41 44 415 12 86.
With high independence, empathy and a touch of humour, you are the right person to complement our team. We look forward to receiving your online application!
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