Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Alterspsychiatrie, Konsiliar- und Liaisondienst — Psychiatrische Universitätsklinik Zürich
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- Part-time
- Posted
- 218 days ago
Full description
The Psychiatric University Hospital Zurich treats and cares for people of all ages with mental illnesses. The more than 2,500 employees across 55 different professional profiles contribute to the holistic care of patients in interdisciplinary teams, from assessment through therapy to aftercare. Our work is based on mutual trust and personal responsibility, and we jointly foster an innovative corporate culture. As a university hospital, we are successfully engaged in national and international research projects.
The Center for Dementia and Aging Health treats people aged 65 and older in an outpatient setting. The Consultation and Liaison Service for Geriatric Psychiatry and Psychotherapy provides mobile geriatric psychiatric care for older people with mental and organic brain disorders in their home environment as well as in elderly care and nursing homes.
To further develop our nursing expertise, we are looking for a dedicated individual as
Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Geriatric Psychiatry – Consultation and Liaison Service
60% - 80%
Your Responsibilities
- Conducting nursing assessments for older people with complex psychiatric or organic brain disorders in home settings or institutions
- Advising and supporting nursing and care teams in dealing with challenging situations in daily care practice
- Conducting nursing consultations, nursing rounds, and case discussions
- Advising patients and their relatives on coping with mental illnesses in old age
- Planning and conducting training for nursing and care teams
- Promoting interprofessional collaboration between institutions, outpatient services, and psychiatric specialists
- Contributing to the further development of nursing concepts and services in the Consultation and Liaison Service
- Participating in the strategic and professional development of the service within the framework of dual leadership
- Master of Science in Nursing (MScN)
- Professional experience in psychiatric nursing, ideally in the field of geriatric psychiatry
- Strong clinical expertise as well as enthusiasm for advising, coaching, and knowledge transfer
- Interest in evidence-based nursing practice and quality development
- Strong communication skills, interprofessional thinking, and an integrative personality
- Independent, structured, and reflective working style
- Exciting and diverse role in a mobile geriatric psychiatric setting
- Interprofessional collaboration in a dedicated team
- Opportunities for professional development and co-creation of innovative care models
- Extensive continuing and further education offerings with individual career planning
- Regular working hours (Mon–Fri)
- Attractive social benefits and a centrally located workplace
- Participation in the ZVV BonusPass or contribution to a general travel pass
Questions about this listing
What salary does Psychiatrische Universitätsklinik Zürich offer for this role?
The original listing does not state a salary. Our estimate for this role and sector in Zürich is CHF 91'500 - 128'000 gross per year — an estimate, not a figure communicated by Psychiatrische Universitätsklinik Zürich. The calculator on this site converts a gross salary into 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 Psychiatrische Universitätsklinik Zürich offer?
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Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
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