Infirmier ou Infirmière au Département de chirurgie - 80% à 100% — HUG

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Company description

With more than 13,000 employees representing 160 professions, the University Hospitals in Geneva are a reference institution at the national and international level. To learn more about our institution, take a few minutes to view our 2025 retrospective by clicking here . The position is attached to the Department of Surgery. This department provides care for patients, both elective and emergency. It represents a centre of excellence, not only Swiss, but also European in several fields and in several of its surgical specialties.

Description of post

You are part of a dynamic department committed to innovation and continuous quality improvement, hosting many pilot and innovative projects for the institution, a department that values continuing training and professional development. You join one of the care units of the department of surgery, which provides the care of patients admitted to elective or emergency surgery in the various surgical specialties (orthopaedics and traumatology, visceral surgery, chest surgery, urology, etc., depending on the assignment unit). You are responsible for providing quality pre- and post-operative care, with particular attention to the safety, comfort and optimal recovery of each patient. You ensure a comprehensive follow-up of patients before and after surgery. This includes pre-operative preparation, pain management, and post-operative care to prevent complications and promote a rapid return to autonomy. You conduct the Clinical Nursing Evaluation (CCI) of the patients you are in charge of, in order to objectify the clinical data, anticipate the risks of complications and adjust the management in consultation with the medical-care team. A clinical leadership posture is expected: you are a power of proposal, autonomous in your decision-making, while actively contributing to the dynamics and cohesion of the team. Throughout the hospital, you conduct regular clinical assessments to monitor the general condition and postoperative evolution of patients. You are particularly alert to the risks associated with surgery: bleeding or infectious complications, pain, escarres, falls, etc. You have the opportunity to enrich your practice by integrating innovative and complementary approaches to technical care, depending on the specificities of your assignment unit. You actively contribute to the patient's well-being throughout their hospital stay. You work closely with surgeons, physicians, physiotherapists and other health professionals to ensure a coordinated and personalized management of each patient. Listening and available, you will accompany your loved ones throughout the care journey, integrating them fully in order to optimize the patient's experience and stay. You are actively involved in creating a positive and caring working environment, by engaging in initiatives to improve the quality of life within the team.

Qualifications

You will receive a Bachelor of Nursing (HES) in nursing or an equivalent title recognized by the Swiss Red Cross. A 3-year practical experience in care is required. Professional experience in surgery is an asset; applications from professionals or professionals motivated to train in this field are also welcome. You master the French language both orally and in writing, which allows you to make quality transmissions You have mastered the Clinical Nursing Assessment (CIA), or want to exercise this skill, and demonstrate a strong clinical leadership posture in your daily practice. You have a keen sense of organisation and management of priorities, indispensable in a demanding and rhythmic surgical environment. You display dynamism and good resistance to stress, while keeping your calm and your sense of discernment in the face of urgency. You position yourself with confidence and professionalism within the multidisciplinary team, able to promote your clinical analysis while remaining attentive. You also have excellent relational skills, as well as a strong interest in surgical care.

Further information

• Start: as soon as possible
• Number of posts: 1
• Activity rate: 80% to 100%
• Function class: 15
• Contract: CDI
• Deadline for applications: 20.10.2026
• Information request: Ms. Delanzy, Assistant Care Officer, tel. 079 55 33 755 or Ms. Peillex, Assistant Care Officer, tel. 079 55 33 058

Your application must include a letter demonstrating your motivation, curriculum vitae, copies of the diplomas and certificates required for the position and the last two work certificates. This announcement is addressed to women and men alike. Only applications submitted via the recruitment platform are taken into account. Paper and e-mail applications will not be processed. Wishing to engage in the fight against unemployment, the HUGs encourage applications from the cantonal employment office.