Clinical Nurse Specialist in Prison Psychiatry (13414-IN-230-2026)

About the job

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Clinical Nurse Specialist in Prison Psychiatry

We are seeking a dedicated clinical nurse specialist for psychiatric units in detention settings, holding a Master of Science in Nursing for the Prison Medicine and Psychiatry Service (SMPP) - Department of Psychiatry at CHUV (DP-CHUV).

Context

The Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) is one of the five Swiss university hospitals. Through its collaboration with the Faculty of Biology and Medicine of the University of Lausanne and EPFL, CHUV plays a leading role in medical care, medical research, and education.

The Prison Medicine and Psychiatry Service (SMPP) meets all the health needs of the Vaud prison population. Its staff work directly in Vaud prisons, offering consultations to inmates. Its management and the ICLS position are located at the Cery site.

Mission

As a clinical nurse specialist dedicated to psychiatric units in detention settings, working at 80% full-time equivalent:

• You develop expert clinical practice with patients and their relatives
• You develop and provide training, advice, and guidance
• You provide nursing leadership within the service, the institution, health networks, and prison correspondents
• You develop and lead nursing research projects, integrate them into practice, and contribute to the service’s visibility through their publication
• You actively participate in the development of ethical reflection in clinical practice, within care institutions and the prison environment.

Profile

Your profile meets the following criteria:

• You hold a Master of Science in Nursing or equivalent, with at least 6 years of experience in psychiatry
• You have professional experience in prison healthcare, an asset
• You hold a CAS/DAS in mental health
• You have good knowledge of the Vaud network and the Swiss healthcare system
• You demonstrate availability and flexibility
• You are committed to the development of the nursing profession
• You have excellent organisational skills
• You have a very good command of the French language and strong writing skills
• You have good knowledge of common IT tools
• You have a vehicle (essential).

We offer

Becoming a member of the Lausanne University Hospital team guarantees you:

• Top-tier social benefits, 20 days paternity leave and 4 months maternity leave (with the possibility of an additional month of breastfeeding leave)
• Regular salary progression adapted to responsibilities
• A 13th month salary and 25 days of holiday per year
• A minimum of three days training per year, with access to a varied offer within the CHUV Training Centre and partner training centres of the State of Vaud
• Easy access to one of 500 furnished apartments offered in surrounding neighbourhoods for those relocating to Switzerland from abroad
• Social, cultural, and economic benefits offered to members of the H-Oxygène association
• Benefits under the mobility plan (discounts on public transport subscriptions, promotion of "Mobility" vehicles and discounts on electric bike purchases)
• Hotel-quality staff restaurants in each hospital building with preferential rates.

Contact and application submission

Contact for information about the position: Ms Nadia Fucina, ADSD, at 021 314 25 13 or 079 556 64 56.

As all applications are processed electronically, please apply exclusively online by clicking the APPLY button at the bottom of the advertisement.

If you have difficulty applying, you can consult our procedure on how to apply online. If for technical reasons you cannot apply online, please contact our Recruitment Unit, which will assist you either by email at e.recrutement@chuv.ch or by phone at 021 314 85 70.

As part of the recruitment process for this position, if hired, you will be required to provide a special criminal record extract. You will also be asked to present your original diplomas and an identity document.

CHUV applies the highest quality standards in its recruitment processes. Furthermore, committed to promoting diversity among our staff, we are attentive to different life paths and do everything possible to ensure equal treatment and prevent any discrimination. We look forward to receiving your application.

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