Head of Residential Area 80 - 100%

The tilia Foundation for Long-Term Care is the leading provider of complex long-term care in the Bern region. At five locations, we support people from the age of 18 who depend on care and support. Our services include inpatient long-term residential areas, specialised departments for people with dementia and respiratory diseases, as well as neurological and bariatric long-term care, complemented by outpatient services. We work according to the standards of relationship- and palliative-care-oriented nursing.

At tilia, we place great value on humanity, interprofessional collaboration, and mutual support. We create a working environment that focuses on quality, safety, and dignity – for our residents as well as for our employees.

Are you looking for an exciting challenge where the person is at the centre? Would you like to develop further and take on a versatile role in a house with innovative working methods?

• Personnel, professional and organisational leadership of a team of around 25 employees as well as competence-appropriate personnel deployment and work planning
• Responsibility for professional and resident-oriented care and support of around 28 residents in the residential area
• Responsibility for needs- and competence-appropriate personnel deployment planning of the residential area
• Ensuring and further developing the quality of care and support in close cooperation with the care support and those responsible for the care process
• Responsibility for implementing the defined care processes, quality standards and operational requirements in the residential area
• Active participation in care and support as well as regular contact with residents and relatives
• Promoting appreciative collaboration and a positive team and leadership culture
• Active involvement in change and development processes in the residential area and at the location

• Completed training as a qualified nurse HF/FH or an equivalent qualification recognised in Switzerland
• Enjoyment of long-term care and leading and developing employees
• Several years of leadership experience as well as completed leadership training or willingness to undertake appropriate further training
• interRAI LTCF knowledge is an advantage or willingness to acquire this qualification
• Resident-oriented, responsible, solution-oriented and assertive personality with a strong awareness of quality
• Good communication and leadership skills as well as understanding of economic contexts
• Willingness to actively shape changes and take responsibility

• A versatile and responsible leadership role with scope for design
• Careful and structured induction process as well as support from our support team
• Interdisciplinary collaboration and regular exchange in specialist groups (Palliative Care, Basal Stimulation, Kinaesthetics, Wound Management, Aromatherapy, etc.)
• Wide internal training offer and support for part-time further education
• Occupational health management including cost contribution to sports activities
• Modern working conditions and support from specialist and expert teams
• Adherence to the Long-Term Care Collective Labour Agreement 2027