Dipl. Nurse / Nurse or Dipl. Social Pedagogue / Social Pedagogue, Therapy Ward f
- 29 October 2026
- 70 – 90%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
About the job
The Psychiatric University Hospital Zurich (PUK) is one of the leading psychiatric clinics in Switzerland. With over 2,500 employees, we are committed daily to the holistic treatment and care of people with mental illnesses. As a university clinic, we combine clinical expertise with research and teaching – in a working environment characterised by interdisciplinary collaboration, trust, and personal responsibility.
For our therapy ward in the Centre for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (ZJP), we are looking for a
Dipl. Nurse / Nurse or Dipl. Social Pedagogue / Social Pedagogue, Therapy Ward for Adolescents
70-90%
Your Tasks
- Ensuring nursing and educational care in the field of child and adolescent psychiatry according to milieu therapeutic principles (group and individual settings)
- Implementation of the nursing process within the reference person system
- Designing and implementing daily structure and leisure activities for adolescents
- Supporting adolescents in crisis situations
- Documentation of the nursing process and ensuring professional reporting
Your Profile
- Completed, recognised vocational training in the HF/FH field (recognition certificate for foreign diplomas)
- Professional experience in the psychiatric field, preferably in child and adolescent psychiatry
- High social competence and patient-oriented working style
- Willingness to actively participate in development processes
- Independent and solution-oriented working style as well as high resilience
- Willingness to work various shifts on all weekdays (predominantly day shifts)
Our Offer
- Clinic, research and teaching combined: Working in a university environment with international networking
- Knowledge that advances you: Extensive training, further education and continuing education opportunities
- Together for people: Interdisciplinary collaboration for holistic psychiatric care
- Room for ideas: High personal responsibility and opportunities for design
- Future provision with added value: 60% employer contribution to the pension fund
- Sustainably on the move: Participation in the ZVV BonusPass or general subscription
Contact:
Katarina Drobnjak
Ward Manager
+41 58 384 68 57
is happy to assist you with any questions.
We look forward to receiving your application!
