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Nursing Specialist (m/f/a), 80–100%, permanent position
The Valens Rehabilitation Clinic is looking for a dedicated individual to serve as a nursing specialist.
Responsibilities: Professional development of nursing practice in inpatient rehabilitation, with a focus on cardiology, internal medicine, oncology, and psychosomatics. Providing guidance and support to nursing staff in complex patient situations.&Ensuring evidence-based, high-quality nursing care. Participating in the development, implementation, and evaluation of standards, guidelines, and concepts.nbsp;Promoting interprofessional collaboration in the rehabilitation process. Conducting training sessions, case discussions, and on-the-job coaching. Providing professional leadership to the site’s nursing managers. Collaborating across clinics on projects related to quality development and patient safety. Targeted involvement in direct patient care to embed best practices and serve as a role model. Active participation in the internal nursing leadership team (nursing management, training coordinators, nursing expert). Cross-clinic collaboration within the nursing expert team, including regular exchange and the development of cross-functional quality initiatives. Building and maintaining a professional network at the national and international levels is desired
Requirements: Master of Science in Nursing (MScN) degree already earned or currently pursuing. Experience caring for patients with internal medicine, oncology, or cardiology conditions is a plus. High level of professional and consulting expertise, as well as a passion for knowledge transfer and coaching. Independent, structured, and solution-oriented approach to work. Strong communication and teamwork skills with leadership abilities. Interest in evidence-based nursing and continuous professional development
Start date: immediately or by agreement
Nursing Specialist, Assistant Department Head, 80–100%, permanent position
The Valens Rehabilitation Clinic is seeking a dedicated individual to serve as a Nursing Specialist and Assistant Department Head.
Responsibilities: Active involvement in direct patient care to ensure optimal patient care.&Developing, implementing, and evaluating guidelines, standards, and processes in the areas of neurological, musculoskeletal, geriatric, and medical-oncological rehabilitation. Supporting, advising, and training the nursing teams. Conducting practical training days with nursing staff—“on-the-job learning.” Conducting patient education sessions. Interdisciplinary and multiprofessional collaboration and coordination with internal and external partners. Participation in projects and working groups. Key user role in the hospital information system (HIS). Deputy Head of Nursing.
Requirements: Master of Science in Nursing (MScN) degree already earned or currently pursuing. Experience caring for neurological patients requiring monitoring is a plus. Leadership skills, a spirit of innovation, and a willingness to manage and support development processes.
Start date: immediately or by agreement
Research Assistant in Nursing Research and Practice, 80–100%, fixed-term contract for 3 years with the option of extension
The Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH) is seeking a dedicated individual to serve as a Research Assistant in Nursing Research and Practice.
Responsibilities: This position offers the opportunity to rethink nursing and effectively translate research into practice. The position is a 40–50% part-time role at Bern University of Applied Sciences and at Haslibrunnen AG in Langenthal. Actively shape research-practice partnerships and coordinate scientific research questions arising from nursing practice. Acquire, plan, conduct, and manage research projects. Transfer research findings into practice and promote evidence-based advancements in long-term care.&Publish and present scientific findings, and build networks in practice and academia (nationally and internationally). Provide professional guidance to students, practice teams, and project teams, and contribute to the further development of nursing quality
Requirements: Master of Science in Nursing or an equivalent university degree in health sciences, social sciences, education, or psychology. At least two years of professional experience. Ideally, experience in scientific research. Very good knowledge of the Swiss healthcare system. Solid knowledge of statistics as well as practical experience with RStudio, SPSS, and MAXQDA. Application materials will be reviewed by both employers during the selection process.
Start date: August 1, 2026, or by agreement
New: Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) in Cardiology, 80–100%, permanent position
The Inselspital University Hospital of Bern is seeking a dedicated individual to serve as a Cardiology Advanced Practice Nurse (APN).
Responsibilities: Supporting, advising, and empowering nursing professionals in complex patient situations, particularly those involving patients with LVADs and heart transplants. Promoting individualized, evidence-based, and high-quality care in close coordination with the interprofessional treatment team. Ensuring the quality of care within the shared governance team in collaboration with subject matter experts, department management, and the clinical nursing instructor. Developing, implementing, and refining guidelines, standards, projects, and working groups. Providing professional leadership, coaching, and training for subject matter experts and nursing staff.
Requirements: Master of Science in Nursing (MScN) or nearing completion of the program, with a strong desire for professional development. Several years of clinical experience in an acute care hospital and a passion for tackling challenging nursing issues.
Start date: immediately or by agreement
New: Deputy Director of Teaching and Continuing Education in Health Sciences, 70–100%, permanent position
Careum University of Health Sciences (CHG) is seeking a dedicated individual to serve as Vice Director of Health Education and Continuing Education.
Responsibilities: As Deputy Director, you will be a member of the CHG Executive Board and assume overall responsibility for the strategic and operational management and further development of the Teaching and Continuing Education division. You will be responsible for establishing high-growth educational programs in the healthcare market and, together with your team, developing specialized offerings to meet the healthcare needs of today and tomorrow. You will develop new business models with national and international industry partners (hospitals, insurers, industry) and participate in the acquisition and execution of consulting mandates on behalf of the university. Together with the program directors, you will ensure quality assurance in the degree programs in collaboration with internal and external accreditation bodies. You will actively shape the transfer between teaching, research, and practice. Personal involvement in teaching and/or research is possible and encouraged. You position the university competitively against public universities of applied sciences and actively participate in marketing activities.
Requirements: You hold a university degree and a Ph.D. in nursing or health sciences and have a proven track record of several years in leadership. You are a highly effective leader with experience in change management and data-driven decision-making. You have proven experience in developing new degree programs, scaling continuing education offerings, and, where applicable, in the digitization of teaching. You impress with your in-depth knowledge of the educational landscape and the Swiss healthcare system. In addition to German, you are fluent in English. You are highly committed, flexible, and possess an entrepreneurial mindset. You enjoy working in a results-oriented manner within an interdisciplinary team. You are communicative, loyal, and determined.
Start date: August 1 or by agreement
New: Head of the Oncology Nursing Competency Team / ANP Team, 80–100%, permanent position
Aarau Cantonal Hospital is seeking a dedicated individual to lead the Oncology Nursing Competence Center/ANP Team.
Responsibilities: You will support and empower nursing staff across all departments of the Aarau Cantonal Hospital in the care of patients with oncological and onco-hematological conditions. You will accompany, train, and advise patients with oncological conditions across departments through direct clinical nursing practice or in a consultative setting. You will provide professional leadership, support, and coaching to specialists and nursing experts in the Oncology Competence Team/ANP. You will work in all departments (surgery, women’s and children’s health, medicine) providing direct care to oncology patients. You will develop and update subject-specific SOPs, guidelines, and protocols in collaboration with clinical and nursing experts and other professional groups. You will lead and oversee projects related to professional development in oncology and ensure the quality of care in the oncology department. Together with the Nursing Development Management, you will implement Advanced Practice Nurse roles for oncology patients. Together with the Mittelland Oncology Center, you will take the lead in nursing audits and certifications in the field of oncology. You compile current nursing quality metrics, initiate measures, plan evaluations, and delegate implementation to the clinical and nursing experts in the respective departments. You develop strategic directions in collaboration with the Head of Nursing Development. You ensure interprofessional collaboration through appropriate channels.
Requirements: Several years of professional experience in acute care (oncology nursing), Master of Science in Nursing or currently pursuing a degree, Advanced leadership training (e.g., CAS) is a plus or a willingness to pursue it, Understanding of strategic, operational, and scientific issues, Professional demeanor and enthusiasm for advancing the field within an interprofessional team
Start date: to be determined