Intern Psychiatric Department (Focus on Geriatric and Adult Psychiatry) fixed-term 6-12 months 80-100%

Would you like to gain initial experience in the psychiatric field and receive a versatile insight into nursing?

At the Centre for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy of Affoltern Hospital, you have the opportunity to actively experience daily clinical life and find out whether the nursing profession suits you.

The adult psychiatry department has 24 beds and treats people aged 18 to 65 years. The geriatric psychiatry department with 16 beds cares for people aged 65 and over. Our patients are in an acute mental crisis. The focus is on diagnosis, therapy, and stabilisation of mental illnesses.

• You accompany patients in adult and geriatric psychiatry through daily clinical life and support them with daily structure.
• You assist the nursing team with simple nursing and organisational tasks.
• You support the department with logistical tasks and help ensure that materials and work areas are organised.
• You gain exciting insights into the diagnosis and therapy of mental illnesses.

Fancy a glimpse?

Why nursing with us is not just nursing, you can find out in our video .

• Curiosity: You are interested in nursing and dealing with people in difficult life situations.
• Personality: You are empathetic, reliable, and enjoy working in a team.
• Mindset: You are open to new things and have no fear of contact with mental health conditions.
• Prior knowledge: Not essential. Much more important are your willingness to learn and sense of responsibility.

Interested?

Then we look forward to your application and to getting to know you!

"Bi öis känn mer sich no": With us, it is familial and personal. As part of the Affoltern Hospital team, you also benefit from attractive employment conditions and numerous fringe benefits: joker day, shopping discounts, and two subscriptions for free entry to the FORTYSEVEN Wellness Spa are just a few examples of our fringe benefits .

About us

Affoltern Hospital is the largest employer and training institution in the Knonauer Amt. Around 550 employees dedicate themselves daily to the well-being of patients. Learn more about usin our portrait .

Questions about the job content?
Melanie Brügger
Co-Head Nursing, Social Affairs and Therapies
Phone number +41 44 714 33 94
E-Mail melanie.bruegger @spitalaffoltern.ch