Zürich
Head of Ward Department, Focus on Visceral Surgery (a) 80-100%
- 04 November 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Basic knowledge)
- 8032 Zürich
About the job
Start date: 1 February 2027 or by arrangement
Type of employment: Permanent
Reference number: 74928
Are you an enthusiastic nursing professional who has already gained some leadership experience? Then we are looking for you to strengthen our team.
With us, you have the opportunity to fully live out your passion for medical excellence and patient-centred care.
In your role as ward manager, you will be part of a lively and committed team. Your professional expertise and inspiring leadership skills are the key to taking our department to a new level.
Head of Ward Department, Focus on Visceral Surgery (a) 80-100%
Head of Ward Department, Focus on Visceral Surgery (a) 80-100%
YOUR TASKS
- Operational as well as personnel management of the ward department with a focus on visceral surgery with 35 beds
- Ensuring smooth departmental operations taking into account organisational and personnel resources
- Implementation of the clinic's strategy in the nursing area and responsible for the department's objectives
- Ensuring appropriate and economical use of personnel
- Participation in direct nursing (disposition management duty at weekends)
YOUR PROFILE
- Completed training as a nurse as well as completed leadership training or willingness to complete it
- At least three years of professional experience in acute care
- Some initial leadership experience from the level of deputy head of ward department in a Swiss acute hospital
- Very good German skills (spoken / written)
- Polished manners and pronounced service orientation as well as enjoyment in working in a professional environment
ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
In addition to an attractive workplace on the right side of Lake Zurich, you can expect an inter- and multiprofessionally working, well-coordinated team. You work with a modern medical clinic information system and can expect extensive training and development opportunities from us. For the optimal work-life balance, we offer flexible working conditions that allow mothers and fathers alike to combine work and family responsibilities. We pay regionally competitive salaries and offer attractive social and fringe benefits. Employees who have to completely change clothes for their work receive four additional paid days off for a 100% workload. For a reduced workload, the days off are reduced accordingly. Employees paid by the hour benefit from an equivalent financial compensation. These and many more are reasons why Hirslanden Clinic is one of the most attractive employers in the Swiss healthcare sector.
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For additional information, Katarina Tomic, Operational Head of Nursing, is available at T +41 44 387 96 60 or Janine Moschetto, Team Leader HR Recruitment Partner Zurich location, at janine.moschetto@hirslanden.ch.
Please note that we cannot consider paper applications (which will not be returned) or applications by e-mail. Please apply exclusively online via this tool.
Mixed teams work better. We are proud of the experience of over 10,000 employees from more than 80 nations. Their knowledge and experience are our strength. Every day we promote diversity, equal opportunities and equal pay for equal work. In 2021, we were also recognised by the Financial Times as one of the "Leaders in Diversity" in the healthcare sector in Europe.
The Hirslanden Group is the largest medical network in Switzerland. The group comprises 16 clinics in 9 cantons. It also operates 5 outpatient surgery centres, 18 radiology and 6 radiotherapy institutes. The group employs 11,025 staff.
