Nurse HF 60 - 80%

09 May 2026
60 – 80%
Zürich

Job summary

Join our team as a Pflegefachfrau/-mann HF at Justizvollzug und Wiedereingliederung (JuWe). Exciting role in a supportive environment awaits!

Tasks

Provide medical and psychiatric emergency interventions for inmates.
Assist doctors and maintain contact with external agencies.
Collaborate with staff and train them for emergencies.

Skills

Must be a certified nursing professional (DN II or HF) with relevant experience.
Strong teamwork skills and a proactive attitude are essential.
Fluency in German and preferably another language.

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About the job

Nurse HF 60 - 80%

Correctional Services and Reintegration (JuWe) is part of the Directorate of Justice and the Interior of the Canton of Zurich and is responsible for penal and measure enforcement as well as the implementation of various types of detention. For our 1,400 employees from around 40 professions, the successful social reintegration of offenders and the prevention of recidivism are of particular importance.

The newly established Medical Service department ensures the medical-somatic basic care for incarcerated persons in all correctional institutions of the Canton of Zurich. As a central organisational unit, it guarantees a harmonised and high-quality healthcare service according to the equivalence principle and works closely with the Psychiatric-Psychological Service and the JuWe institutions.

At Zurich West Prison (GZW), we serve the public 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. Our tasks and challenges are diverse, but we master them together as a team. To complement the health service, we are looking for you from 01.07.2026 or by arrangement.

This is your area of responsibility
- You are the professional and thus responsible for first intervention in medical and psychiatric emergencies, admission assessments, and the basic medical care of incarcerated persons
- You support the medical rounds and maintain regular contact with various external agencies
- You are ready to give your all in a 24/7 shift operation
- You work closely with our guards/caregivers and train them for emergencies
- You are keen to immerse yourself in the prison environment and interact with people from different cultures

This is what you bring
- You are a qualified nurse (DN II or HF) and ready for a new challenge
- With your experience and knowledge in acute care, psychiatry, or an emergency department, you complement our team
- You are a team player and stand out with your hands-on mentality
- Besides German, you speak an additional language advantageously
- "Lifelong learning" is not an unfamiliar term to you and you are motivated to further your education in somatic/psychiatric care
- There are a few hurdles: you must be at least 25 years old and have an impeccable record

What you receive from us
- Zurich West Prison is centrally located next to Hardbrücke, giving you excellent public transport connections
- You can expect a large range of part-time training and further education in theory and practice
- A lunch voucher card and an excellent staff restaurant
- 24/7 access to the fitness area of the PJZ enables you to achieve the perfect work-life balance
- We offer you a fair, secure, and all-round good employment package

How to apply
We welcome applicants with a lot of initiative, openness, humour, and joy in working in a dynamic environment.

Take the next step with us and apply via our online tool. We look forward to receiving your application!

Any questions about the role? Eleni Vantsia, Head of Health Service GZW, is happy to assist you at 043 257 33 18.

Questions about the application process can be answered by the Recruitment & Assessment team at 043 258 58 35.

JuWe uses an online assessment as part of the application process.

Further information about our recruitment process and employment at JuWe can be found at Working at JuWe | Canton of Zurich (zh.ch)