Greifensee
Deputy Head of Inpatient Care (60-100%) with Focus on Professional Responsibility & Care Development
- 03 November 2026
- 60 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Intermediate)
About the job
Shape care. Develop quality further. Support people.
At the "Im Hof" centre in Greifensee, you will not find an anonymous large institution, but a manageable, family-like environment with short decision-making paths, committed employees, and plenty of room for your own ideas.
We support 28 residents across three care living groups and place great value on professional, individual, and heartfelt care. As Deputy Head of Inpatient Care (60-100%) with a focus on professional responsibility & care development, you will contribute where care has its greatest impact: with the people.
To strengthen our team, we are looking for an immediate or agreed start for a
Deputy Head of Inpatient Care (60-100%) with Focus on Professional Responsibility & Care Development
What you can look forward to
- A versatile specialist and leadership role with plenty of scope for creativity
- Direct influence on care quality and care development
- A family-like working environment with short paths and rapid implementation of ideas
- Close collaboration with a committed Head of Inpatient Care
- The opportunity to introduce and further develop innovative nursing concepts
- Time for professional work and practical guidance Attractive working conditions according to cantonal guidelines Individual training and further education opportunities
- A modern building in a unique location near the lake and the historic town of Greifensee
Your tasks
In this role, you combine nursing science expertise with practical care development.
- You take on professional responsibility for inpatient care.
- You represent the Head of Inpatient Care during their absence.
- You support employees in demanding nursing situations and promote evidence-based practice.
- You initiate and lead projects for quality development.
- You further develop concepts, standards, and processes and support their implementation in daily practice.
- You plan and organise internal training sessions and case discussions.
- You contribute your expertise directly to nursing on occasion and stay close to residents and staff.
- You advise relatives and key persons in complex situations.
- You actively support the further development of our care culture.
- You work directly in nursing to keep your finger on the pulse at the grassroots level.
Your profile
- Qualification as a nursing professional HF/FH, DN II or AKP
- Further training as a nursing expert MScN or comparable qualification
- Experience in long-term care, geriatrics or dementia care
- Enjoyment in imparting knowledge and empowering employees
- Interest in quality development, concept work and practical guidance
- Ideally, initial leadership or project experience
- Empathy, strong communication skills and a high degree of initiative
Why this position is special
With us, you can not only plan care development but actually implement it. Thanks to the manageable organisational size, you experience the impact of your work directly in the daily lives of residents and employees. Your ideas are heard, your expertise is in demand, and you actively shape the future of our care.
Have we piqued your interest?
We look forward to meeting you.
If you have any questions about the position, Christa De Mey, Head of Inpatient Care, will be happy to assist you:
043 366 35 35
www.zentrumimhof.ch