Specialized Nurse in Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) (80%) / Specialist Nurse for Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) (80%)
Hôpital fribourgeois
HFR Fribourg / HFR Freiburg
Key information
- Publication date:14 January 2026
- Workload:80%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:HFR Fribourg / HFR Freiburg
Job summary
Join HFR Fribourg's UPCI team as a specialized nurse in infection control! Enjoy a collaborative work environment with great benefits.
Tasks
- Actively contribute to infection prevention across the institution.
- Work closely with medical teams and infection specialists.
- Participate in training and awareness initiatives for staff.
Skills
- Must have a nursing diploma and at least 3 years of hospital experience.
- Strong collaboration and interdisciplinary teamwork skills.
- Ability to manage complex situations with clear communication.
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To complete its team for the HFR Fribourg site – Cantonal Hospital, the medical management is looking for the IPC unit, a
Specialized Nurse in Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)
80%
Your mission
- You actively contribute to the prevention of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) throughout the institution, composed of four sites.
- You work transversally with nursing and medical teams and other professional groups, in close collaboration with infectiologists and the IPC team.
We offer
- A position with high institutional added value
- A varied and stimulating job
- Close collaboration with committed professionals
- Support during the onboarding within the IPC unit
- Opportunities for continuing education and professional development
- Attractive working conditions according to current standards
Your profile
Essential requirements
- Registered nurse diploma HES or equivalent qualification
- Professional experience in a hospital setting (minimum 3 years desired)
- Strong interest in infection prevention and control
- Ability to work independently, transversally, and in a team
- Interest in training in IPC
Assets
- Training or experience in infection prevention and control
- Knowledge of the German language
Your personal skills
- Sense of collaboration and interdisciplinary work
- Ability to influence and support without hierarchical authority
- Clear, structured, and caring communication
- Diplomacy, rigor, and professional attitude
- Ability to manage complex or urgent situations
Your responsibilities
Infection prevention
- Participation in the surveillance and prevention of healthcare-associated infections
- Contribution to institutional prevention programs
- Participation in audits, practice observations, and risk situation analyses
Advice and expertise
- Advice and support to teams during particular situations and epidemic management
- Responding to service requests regarding prevention measures
- Participation in the development, updating, and dissemination of procedures and recommendations
Training and awareness
- Participation in initial and continuing training of professionals
- Raising awareness of standard precautions and additional measures
- Contribution to institutional projects related to infection prevention
Start date: June 1, 2026, or to be agreed
Information: PD Dr V. Erard, Head Physician of the IPC unit and Infectiology, tel. +41 26 306 08 36
Application deadline: February 8, 2026
HFR-M-260301
