Diploma in Nursing or Health Specialist

University Clinic for Adult Psychiatry and Psychotherapy

from 1 January 2027 or by arrangement

Would you like to professionally support people in psychiatric crisis situations and keep an overview even in complex treatment situations? At the Schneeberger ward of the University Psychiatric Centre Bern, you will find a versatile working environment where psychiatric care, somatic care and interprofessional collaboration are closely linked. The Schneeberger ward is a protected acute and emergency ward with 21 treatment places for people with various psychiatric disorders. A special focus is on the intensive treatment of people with severe mental illnesses and somatic comorbidities. Together with a committed, interprofessional team, you will design individual, resource-oriented care and help people find security and new perspectives in challenging life situations.

Your tasks

• You care for and support people in acute psychiatric crises and jointly shape the treatment process with them
• You take responsibility for professional, individual and resource-oriented care within the framework of the primary nursing system
• You recognise changes in the mental and somatic health status, initiate appropriate measures and ensure proper monitoring
• You create a safe and therapeutically supportive environment and act calmly and professionally even in challenging situations
• You work closely with doctors, psychologists, social workers and other specialists
• You appropriately involve relatives and relevant reference persons in the treatment process
• You document the nursing process professionally and actively contribute your observations and assessments to the interprofessional collaboration

Your profile

• You have completed training as a Diploma Nurse HF/FH or Health Specialist EFZ
• You are interested in psychiatric nursing and supporting people in acute crises
• You approach people with various mental and somatic illnesses with appreciation, empathy and professionalism
• You remain calm in demanding situations, act responsibly and can set priorities
• You enjoy working in a team, communicate clearly and value interprofessional collaboration
• You bring initiative and the ability to reflect and are willing to develop professionally and personally
• You want to contribute your nursing skills and actively help shape the quality of treatment

Your contacts

Annalena Jäger

Annalena Jäger answers your specialist questions: T: +41 58 630 91 40

If you have questions about the application process, please contact

Nicole Portner

Email: bewerbungen@upz-bern.ch T: +41 58 630 96 71

The UPZ

The University Psychiatric Centre Bern (UPZ) is the leading competence centre for psychiatry and psychotherapy in the capital region as a university clinic. It ensures psychiatric care in the canton of Bern along the entire care chain, from early detection through outpatient, day clinic and inpatient therapies to rehabilitation and forensics. With over 30 locations, the UPZ offers a comprehensive care network. In addition, the UPZ makes an important contribution in the areas of teaching, training and further education as well as research.

Learn more

https://jobs.upz-bern.ch/de/warum-upz

Your workplace

Bolligenstrasse 111, 3000 Bern 60