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Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève

Provides tertiary care, teaching, and research

Nurse in the Department of Surgery

Full-TimePosted on 10/6/2026Deadline 10/20/26
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Geneva, Switzerland
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryNursing & Frontline Patient Care

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Nursing or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Swiss Red Cross is required.
  • At least three years of practical experience in nursing care is required.
  • Professional experience in surgery is an asset; motivated professionals willing to train in this area are also welcome.
  • Mastery of spoken and written French sufficient to provide high-quality clinical handovers is required.
  • Must be proficient in nursing clinical assessment (ECI), or willing to develop this competency.
  • Must demonstrate a clinical leadership approach in daily practice.
  • Must be able to organize work and manage priorities in a demanding surgical environment with unpredictable demands.
  • Must remain calm and exercise sound judgment in urgent situations.
  • Must position oneself confidently and professionally within a multidisciplinary team while communicating clinical analysis and listening to others.
  • Must have strong interpersonal skills and a marked interest in surgical care.
Responsibilities
  • Provide high-quality preoperative and postoperative care, with attention to patient safety, comfort, and recovery.
  • Provide comprehensive care to patients before and after surgery, including preoperative preparation, pain management, and postoperative care to prevent complications and promote a rapid return to independence.
  • Conduct nursing clinical assessments (ECI) to document clinical data, anticipate complication risks, and adjust care in consultation with the medical and nursing team.
  • Conduct regular clinical evaluations throughout hospitalization to monitor patients’ general condition and postoperative progress, watching for surgical risks including bleeding or infection, pain, pressure ulcers, and falls.
  • Use innovative approaches that complement technical care according to the assigned unit’s needs, contributing to patients’ wellbeing throughout their hospital stay.
  • Collaborate with surgeons, physicians, physiotherapists, and other healthcare professionals to provide coordinated, personalized care.
  • Support patients’ relatives throughout the care journey and involve them in optimizing the patient’s experience and stay.
  • Contribute to a positive and supportive work environment and participate in initiatives to improve the team’s quality of working life.
Desired Qualifications
  • Professional experience in surgery.

About the company

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Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève

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Geneva University Hospitals runs a network of about 10 hospital sites and 30 care facilities to deliver medical treatment, teaching, and research. It combines patient care with education for health professionals and scientific work, supporting patients with integrated clinical services, advanced diagnostics, and translational research that moves discoveries from the lab to the bedside. The network differentiates itself by serving as an international reference for excellence in medicine, guided by four values—quality, service, innovation and responsibility—and by offering multiple centers of excellence and translational labs at a large scale. Its goal is to provide access to the best possible care for all patients while advancing medical knowledge through teaching and research.

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Headquarters

Geneva, Switzerland

Founded

1995

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  • HUG posted CHF 34.8 million surplus in 2025, reversing pandemic-era deficits.
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  • HUG’s top-20 ranking and specialty gains support recruiting and referral growth.

What critics are saying

  • Geneva’s 2026 budget fight triggered HUG staff strike threats over pay freezes.
  • Cour des comptes slammed HUG governance in November 2025, issuing twelve recommendations.
  • HUG’s complex 13,000-person, CHF 2.4 billion operation faces execution risk under scrutiny.

What makes Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève unique

  • HUG ranked 19th globally in Newsweek 2026, validating elite clinical reputation.
  • HUG won Pfizer’s 2026 biomedical prize for personalized cancer vaccine research.
  • HUG opened Geneva’s ambulatory surgery center in May 2026, strengthening same-day care.

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