Head of Department / Head of Department OP 80-100 % — Luzerner Kantonsspital (LUKS)
- Location
- Wolhusen
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 9 days ago
Role overview
The Lucerne Canton Hospital with its locations in Lucerne, Sursee and Wolhusen is a company of the LUKS Group and thus belongs to one of the leading hospital groups in Switzerland.
The more than 8,500 employees are there with warmth, competence and commitment around the clock for the well-being of patients.
The clinics and institutes of the LUKS Group offer medical services of the highest quality.
- The Lucerne Canton Hospital with its locations in Lucerne, Sursee and Wolhusen is a company of the LUKS Group and thus belongs to one of the leading hospital groups in Switzerland.
- The more than 8,500 employees are there with warmth, competence and commitment around the clock for the well-being of patients.
- You take over the personnel and professional leadership of the operating room department, promote an appreciative team culture and strengthen interprofessional cooperation
- They ensure efficient, secure and high-quality processes in the operation area, are responsible for needs-based deployment and resource planning and ensure smooth operation
- You benefit from a wide range of opportunities for professional and personal development through participation in cross-divisional projects as well as the continuous optimization of processes
- You will play a decisive role in shaping the future processes, structures and workflows of the new hospital and benefit from a modern working environment in which your ideas are in demand and you can have a lasting influence on the further development of the location.
Main responsibilities
- You take over the personnel and professional leadership of the operating room department, promote an appreciative team culture and strengthen interprofessional cooperation
- They ensure efficient, secure and high-quality processes in the operation area, are responsible for needs-based deployment and resource planning and ensure smooth operation
- You accompany your employees with a modern, solution-oriented leadership, are responsible for the structured training as well as the training, further education and training, and plan and moderate team meetings.
- They ensure compliance with quality, safety and hygiene standards, continuously develop processes, recognize optimization potential and actively participate in interdisciplinary and cross-functional projects as well as change processes. Requirements
- You have several years of professional experience in the field of operations, ideally complemented by leadership experience or experience in a senior position
- You have in-depth knowledge of the surgical processes as well as a strong understanding of quality, patient safety and efficient operational processes and have experience in planning and controlling human resources
- They convince through a high level of social and leadership competence and understand how to promote, motivate and successfully accompany change processes.
What the company offers
- You benefit from a wide range of opportunities for professional and personal development through participation in cross-divisional projects as well as the continuous optimization of processes
- You will play a decisive role in shaping the future processes, structures and workflows of the new hospital and benefit from a modern working environment in which your ideas are in demand and you can have a lasting influence on the further development of the location.
Company and context
- You have experience in interprofessional cooperation as well as in the cooperation or management of projects and process optimizations and are characterized by pronounced organizational skills, decision-making strength and a solution-oriented working method. We offer:
- You take on a responsible leadership function with great creative leeway and the opportunity to actively shape the further development of the operating area
- You will work in a motivated and dedicated team that lives an appreciative collaboration, innovation and positive team culture, offering you an inspiring working environment.
- You have the unique opportunity to actively shape the planned move to the new building in 2028.
Additional details
- They ensure compliance with quality, safety and hygiene standards, continuously develop processes, recognize optimization potential and actively participate in interdisciplinary and cross-functional projects as well as change processes.
- You have experience in interprofessional cooperation as well as in the cooperation or management of projects and process optimizations and are characterized by pronounced organizational skills, decision-making strength and a solution-oriented working method.
Notes and original content
- Requirements
Questions about this listing
What salary does Luzerner Kantonsspital (LUKS) offer for this role?
Luzerner Kantonsspital (LUKS) lists CHF 96'000 - 146'000 gross per year for this position in Wolhusen. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Luzerner Kantonsspital (LUKS) offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Luzerner Kantonsspital (LUKS) during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Lucerne?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Lucerne can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Lucerne's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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