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Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève

Provides tertiary care, teaching, and research

Nurse in the Intermediate Care Unit of the Rehabilitation Department

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 12
Part-timeThônex, SwitzerlandNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor HES in nursing or an equivalent nursing diploma recognized by the Swiss Red Cross is required.
  • Specialized training in intermediate care is required or must be obtained during employment.
  • At least two years of hospital experience in an acute-care unit is required.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize are required.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a marked interest in caring for older patients are required.
  • The ability to adapt and manage stress in highly acute care situations is required.
  • Responsiveness and strong clinical situational-analysis skills are required.
  • Teamwork and communication skills are required to collaborate across professions and coordinate care projects with partners, patients, and their relatives.
  • Ease with computer tools and very good knowledge of French are required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive, personalized care to older patients requiring continuous monitoring due to acute care needs or intensive therapies such as cardioversion, independently and/or under medical delegation.
  • Care for acutely ill geriatric patients using specialized equipment, including arterial catheters and central venous access, and provide close monitoring, including management of non-invasive ventilation and amines.
  • Combine technical care with multidimensional, relational, social, and ethical support.
  • Coordinate care services delivered to patients within an interprofessional team.
  • Supervise and teach trainees and new colleagues.
  • Contribute to the development of care quality and reflect professionally through analysis of nursing practices.

Desired Qualifications

  • Additional certified training in care for older people is an asset.
  • Experience in intermediate care and caring for older people is strongly recommended.

About the Company

Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève

Provides tertiary care, teaching, and research

The Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève (Geneva University Hospitals) provide medical treatment, teaching and research across a network of 10 hospitals and 30 care facilities in Geneva. It brings together 10 clinical, medical-technical and academic departments, 7 centers of excellence and 2 translational labs to deliver patient care, training and scientific investigations, serving about 2,100 beds, over a million outpatient visits annually and around 13,000 staff. It differentiates itself as an international reference for excellence in medicine by aligning care with teaching and research and upholding four values—quality, service, innovation and responsibility—across its large, integrated system. Its goal is to offer the best possible care for all patients while advancing medical knowledge through ongoing teaching and research.

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Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland
Founded
1995

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