Training to become a Dipl. Registered Nurse HF, Specialising in Psychiatry
- 03 November 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.
Supporting people. Growing professionally. Shaping the future.
Would you like to learn a profession that makes sense, advances you personally, and where no day is like the other? At the Rheinau location, you will find a versatile and practice-oriented training in an exciting psychiatric environment. You will support people with mental illnesses, strengthen their resources, and help them develop new perspectives. In addition, you will attend theoretical lessons at the Education Centre for Health and Social Affairs (BfGS) in Weinfelden, thus directly linking what you learn with exciting experiences in everyday professional life.
During your training, experienced professionals will support and encourage you on your path. You will learn to care for people professionally, competently support them in crisis situations, and take responsibility together with an interprofessional team. In doing so, you will further develop your professional and personal skills and lay the foundation for diverse career opportunities in psychiatric nursing.
Duration of training
-3 years (regular)
-2 years (shortened with qualification as FaGe EFZ)
Register for our online information event and learn more about the training and your prospects at PUK.
Training to become a Dipl. Registered Nurse HF, specialising in psychiatric nursing, Rheinau location
100%
Your tasks
- Supporting and caring for people with mental illnesses in different life phases – focusing on recovery, self-determination, and resource orientation
- Planning, implementing, documenting, and evaluating interventions according to the nursing process
- Assessing complex clinical situations and deriving evidence-based nursing measures
- Building a professional and empathetic relationship with patients and their relatives
- Completing training placements in the forensic area and getting to know the special requirements of forensic psychiatry
- Attending theoretical lessons at the Education Centre for Health and Social Affairs (BfGS) in Weinfelden
Your profile
- Completion of an EFZ apprenticeship, specialised middle school, or Matura
- Interest in psychiatry, psychology, and social work
- Enjoyment of working with people
- Empathy, sense of responsibility, and ability to reflect
- Mental resilience and strong communication skills
Our offer
- Varied and meaningful training in one of the largest psychiatric university hospitals in Switzerland
- Insights into various psychiatric specialist areas, including forensic psychiatry
- A future with prospects: diverse career opportunities after completing the training
- Health in focus: various sports offers, green oases, and an in-house care team
- Sustainable travel: participation in the ZVV BonusPass or general subscription
- Well cared for in everyday work: discounted catering offers or lunch vouchers
Contact:
Daniel Kupka
Head of Competence Centre Education
+41 58 384 23 38
is happy to assist you with any questions.
We look forward to receiving your application!
