Qualified Nurse as Permanent Night Watch on Acute Ward for Young Adults

University Clinic for Adult Psychiatry and Psychotherapy

from 1 January 2027 or by arrangement

The Lenoir ward of the University Psychiatric Centre (UPZ) Bern specialises in the treatment of young adults between 18 and 25 years old. In a transitional psychiatric environment, we support young people in psychological crises and help them find new perspectives and development opportunities. As a qualified nurse on permanent night watch, you are an important point of contact during the night. With your professional competence, calmness and attentive presence, you create orientation and security for our patients. You gladly take responsibility, work independently and contribute with your commitment to professional and appreciative care.

Your tasks

• You care for and accompany young adults during the night in acute psychiatric crises and respond to their individual needs
• You ensure professional, patient-centred care and create a safe and trusting atmosphere
• You recognise changes in the mental and physical condition of patients early and initiate appropriate measures if necessary
• You are a reliable contact person for fears, sleep problems and crisis situations and act calmly and professionally even in challenging situations
• You take responsibility for carrying out nursing and medical-technical measures during the night
• You ensure careful nursing documentation and a structured handover to the day shift
• You actively contribute your observations and professional assessments to interprofessional collaboration and help continuously develop the ward

Your profile

• You hold a diploma as a nurse AKP/DN II/HF/FH and ideally have experience in psychiatric nursing
• You enjoy working independently, take responsibility and can set your priorities correctly even in demanding situations
• You approach young adults with appreciation, empathy and a professional attitude
• You have a good sense for psychiatric crises, recognise changes early and act appropriately to the situation
• You appreciate working during the night and bring the necessary flexibility and resilience
• You value constructive collaboration and reliable information exchange with the day shift and the interprofessional team
• You are motivated to contribute in a new and dynamic environment and actively help shape the development of the ward

Your contacts

Helena Däppen

Helena Däppen answers your specialist questions: T: +41 58 630 94 08

For questions about the application process please contact

Nicole Portner

Email: bewerbungen@upz-bern.ch T: +41 58 630 96 71

The UPZ

The University Psychiatric Centre Bern (UPZ) is the leading competence centre for psychiatry and psychotherapy in the capital region as a university clinic. It ensures psychiatric care in the canton of Bern along the entire care chain, from early detection through outpatient, day clinic and inpatient therapies to rehabilitation and forensics. With over 30 locations, the UPZ offers a comprehensive care network. In addition, the UPZ makes an important contribution in the areas of teaching, training and research.

Learn more

https://jobs.upz-bern.ch/de/warum-upz

Your workplace

Bolligenstrasse 111, 3000 Bern 60