Dipl. Pflegefachfrau/-mann HF/FH Gerontopsychiatrie 80-100% sought for the Oftringen region

• For a renowned nursing home in the Oftringen region, we are looking for you as a Dipl. Pflegefachfrau/-mann HF/FH – specialized field Gerontopsychiatrie.

Briefly summarized: Dipl. Pflegefachfrau/-mann HF/FH in Oftringen

Position: Dipl. Pflegefachfrau/-mann HF/FH

Specialized field: Gerontopsychiatrie

Workload: 80–100 %

Employment type: Permanent position

Start date: By arrangement

Work location: Oftringen region

Employer: Nursing home – you will find out the name during the interview

Oftringen is centrally located in the Canton Aargau and impresses with excellent transport connections including a direct rail connection as well as good highway access. The region offers a balanced environment between an urban working environment and rural proximity. As an employee, you benefit from favorable real estate prices, good infrastructure and short distances to schools and leisure activities.

Your area of responsibility as a Pflegefachfrau/-mann in Gerontopsychiatrie in Oftringen

• Responsibility for the entire nursing process from assessment of needs to evaluation
• Additionally: Implementation of medical prescriptions as well as safe preparation and administration of medication
• Monitoring of vital signs and early recognition of changes in condition
• Professional guidance of FaGe, nursing assistants and trainees in the team
• Furthermore, seamless nursing documentation in the electronic nursing system
• Cooperation with physicians, therapies and relatives at eye level
• In addition, co-designing nursing concepts as well as we constantly improve quality in the team
• Validating support for people with dementia, depression or delirium
• De-escalation in the case of challenging behavior as well as active work with relatives

This is what we require for this position

• Completed training as a dipl. Pflegefachfrau/-mann HF or FH
• For foreign diplomas: SRK recognition is mandatory
• Additionally experience in long-term care, acute care or rehab
• Above all high sense of responsibility, empathy and resilience
• Very good German skills in speaking and writing (at least level B2)
• Experience or great interest in the specialized field Gerontopsychiatrie

Your working environment: Gerontopsychiatrie

The specialized field Gerontopsychiatrie combines nursing with psychiatry in old age. You primarily accompany people with dementia, depression or delirium and also distinguish these clinical pictures reliably. In doing so, you work with validating conversation techniques, de-escalate challenging behavior and design a low-stimulus, safe environment. You also actively involve relatives, because trust is the most important foundation in this specialized field.

In short: As a Pflegefachfrau or Pflegefachmann in Gerontopsychiatrie, you combine nursing competence with psychiatric expertise. That is why the Pflegefachfrau in Gerontopsychiatrie in Oftringen is among the most in-demand profiles in Switzerland.

The profession in detail: What does a diplomierte Pflegefachperson HF/FH do?

The professional responsibility for the entire nursing process lies with the diplomierte Pflegefachpersonen HF/FH. For example, they assess the nursing needs, then plan the measures, carry them out and evaluate the results. Additionally, they manage medication administration, monitor vital signs and recognize changes in health status early. In doing so, they ensure nursing quality for every single resident.

The path to this profession leads via the three-year higher vocational school (HF) or the Bachelor's degree in nursing at a University of Applied Sciences (FH). Both degrees entitle you to independent professional practice. Foreign diplomas require recognition by the Swiss Red Cross (SRK) (https://www.redcross.ch/de/srk-anerkennung). Furthermore, attractive further training opportunities are open to experienced specialists, such as a postgraduate course (NDS), the function as a vocational trainer or team leadership.

In the Oftringen region, there is a constantly high demand for diplomierte Pflegefachkräfte in Gerontopsychiatrie, as demographic change and the aging population make qualified personnel urgently necessary. As an experienced specialist, you benefit from excellent career opportunities and competitive wages in a growing health sector. iPersonal facilitates your entry through comprehensive job placement, personal advice and the placement of modern employers who value and promote your qualifications.

Your advantages with MediPersonal in the Oftringen region

• Free further training via Temptraining (https://temptraining.ch) – so your career continues to grow
• Additionally personal advice through your fixed contact person, from the application to the start of employment
• Additionally fast as well as honest answers – mostly within 24 hours
• Likewise fair, GAV-compliant employment conditions with transparent wages
• Long-term perspective, because we place jobs that really fit your life
• And above all: Discretion guaranteed – we treat your application with strict confidentiality

Frequently asked questions about the position as Pflegefachfrau/-mann in Gerontopsychiatrie in Oftringen

What training do I need for this position?
For this, you need a diploma as a Pflegefachfrau/-mann HF or a Bachelor in Pflege FH. Foreign degrees are also welcome with an SRK recognition.

Is my foreign nursing diploma valid in Switzerland?
Yes, provided the Swiss Red Cross (SRK) has recognized your diploma. Furthermore, we are happy to advise you free of charge regarding recognition.

Do I already need experience in Gerontopsychiatrie?
Experience is an advantage, but not a requirement. Decisive are genuine interest in the specialized field and the readiness to learn – further training is supported.

What distinguishes Gerontopsychiatrie from classic long-term care?
The Gerontopsychiatrie combines nursing with psychiatry in old