Head of Nursing, Geriatric Psychiatry and Psychotherapy
- 15 October 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
About the job
The Psychiatric University Hospital Zurich (PUK) is one of the leading psychiatric clinics in Switzerland. With over 2,500 employees, we are committed daily to the holistic treatment and care of people with mental illnesses. As a university hospital, we combine clinical expertise with research and teaching - in a working environment characterised by interdisciplinary collaboration, trust, and personal responsibility.
The Directorate of Nursing, Therapies and Social Work (Directorate PTS) employs around 1,100 staff from various professional groups.
Head of Nursing, Geriatric Psychiatry and Psychotherapy
100%
Your Tasks
- Ensuring geriatric psychiatric nursing according to "Best Practice" and "Recovery" approaches
- Leadership and development of around 80 employees and managers in a university hospital setting, responsible for personnel, material and training cost budgets
- Collaboration with an interprofessional management team and active support of treatment teams
- Responsibility for implementing the qualitative and quantitative training mandate in cooperation with the Competence Centre for Education of the Directorate PTS
- Further development of nursing as well as initiation and implementation of innovation processes in care and personnel areas (e.g. practice-relevant career planning, employee campaigns, integration of Nurse Practitioners into patient care)
- Participation in cross-departmental and cross-clinic projects as well as active networking with internal and external partners
Your Profile
- Committed and resilient personality with many years of leadership experience and interest in interprofessional collaboration
- Federally recognised training or degree in nursing (at least HF) with further education at master’s level in leadership, management and leadership areas
- Pronounced business, professional and innovative thinking
- Professional experience in somatic or geriatric psychiatric nursing
- Independent, efficient and service-oriented working style
- Very good communication skills and fluency in spoken and written language
Our Offer
- Knowledge that advances you: Extensive training, further education and continuing education opportunities
- Strong in the team: Appreciative collaboration and mutual support
- Health in focus: Various sports offers, green oases as well as an in-house care team
- Future provision with added value: 60% employer contribution to the pension fund
- Sustainably on the move: Participation in the ZVV BonusPass or general subscription
- Well cared for in everyday work: Discounted catering offers
Contact:
Dr Fritz Frauenfelder
Director Nursing, Therapies, Social Work
+41 58 384 25 67
is happy to answer your questions.
We look forward to receiving your application!
