Health Care Assistant for the Postnatal & Prenatal Department 80-100%
- 11 November 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
- 8091 Zürich
About the job
When new life begins, it needs people with heart, expertise and a sense of responsibility. In our obstetrics department, you work together as a team, take responsibility and always act in the best interests of everyone - for a successful start in life.
The University Hospital Zurich is one of the largest hospitals in Switzerland. Our over 8,600 employees and around 700 trainees are committed daily to the well-being of our patients.
The University Hospital Zurich is one of the largest hospitals in Switzerland. Our over 8,600 employees and around 700 trainees are committed daily to the well-being of our patients.
Health Care Assistant for the Postnatal & Prenatal Department 80-100%
1 January 2027 or by arrangement
Your daily work
- You primarily care for and support mothers, newborns and their families, and occasionally pregnant patients.
- You work in tandem with a registered nurse or a midwife.
- You share responsibility for the quality of care and the well-being of the families (family-centred care).
- You represent the department coordinator during her holiday absence.
Your profile
- You have completed training as a Health Care Assistant and bring professional experience from the acute care sector.
- Experience in caring for newborns is an advantage.
- You are willing to independently build up or deepen your obstetric expertise.
- You work in shift duty (early, late and night shifts).
- You have very good German language skills, both spoken and written (level C1).
- You have good user knowledge of various IT programmes.
Our benefits
- An interesting and varied role in a university environment.
- A committed and collegial team that warmly welcomes you.
- A structured introduction to the specialist field.
- A broad internal training offer as well as support for your professional and personal development.
University Hospital Zurich
8091 Zurich
8091 Zurich
