During this two-year training, you will learn the diverse activities of a dipl.
in theoretical blocks at the Higher School of Nursing at the Vocational Training Centre Schaffhausen and at practical work in the hospitals Schaffhausen.
We offer the specializations to people with somatic, psychological and chronic diseases.
Key requirements
Completed training as a health care assistant EFZ
Successful completion of the "Multicheck® Competency Analysis Health HF"
Attendance at the mandatory HF Nursing Information Evening at the BBZ Schaffhausen
Very good German language skills in speaking and writing (level C1)
Caregiver exercises and how the requirements for this training are, you can find here:
Advice and information of patients and their related requirements:
The Diploma in Nursing / Diploma in Nursing HF (2-year training) role offered by Spitäler Schaffhausen is based in Schaffhausen, Canton of Sciaffusa, in the administration sector.
Working as a cross-border employee in the Canton of Sciaffusa requires a G Permit, renewed annually. The Canton applies withholding tax at variable rates on gross income; since 2024 the Italy-Switzerland New Tax Agreement introduces concurrent taxation.
Swiss social contributions include AVS (5.3%), unemployment insurance (1.1%) and LPP (occupational pension). Use our free tax simulator to estimate the net salary for Diploma in Nursing / Diploma in Nursing HF (2-year training) in administration and compare the cost of living between Switzerland and Italy.
Frequently asked questions
What is the net salary for a cross-border worker in the Canton of Sciaffusa?
Net salary depends on gross income, marital status and number of children. In the Canton of Sciaffusa, withholding tax ranges from about 2% to 15%. In the administration sector, use our simulator for a tailored figure.
Do I need Swiss LAMal health insurance for the Diploma in Nursing / Diploma in Nursing HF (2-year training) role in Sciaffusa?
New cross-border workers since 2024 must enrol in Swiss LAMal within 3 months of starting. Premiums vary by canton, model and deductible. Compare with our LAMal comparator.
