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

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

At a glance: Dipl. Pflegefachfrau/-mann HF/FH for the Zurzach region

Position: Dipl. Pflegefachfrau/-mann HF/FH

Specialized field: Gerontopsychiatrie

Workload: 80–100 %

Employment type: Permanent employment

Start date: By arrangement

Work location: Region Zurzach

Employer: Nursing home – you will learn the name during the interview

Zurzach is located in the north of the Canton Aargau on the border to Switzerland and offers you an attractive working environment with good transport connections via regional train connections and proximity to the motorway. The region is characterized by its picturesque location on the High Rhine and the well-known thermal baths, which ensures an excellent quality of life for you. As a place of work, you benefit from the proximity to the Zurich economic area, while simultaneously working in a quiet, nature-oriented area.

These activities await you in Gerontopsychiatrie in Zurzach

• Responsibility for the entire nursing process from the assessment of needs to the 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-design of 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

Your strengths for this position

• Completed training as 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 language skills in speaking and writing (at least B2 level)
• Experience or great interest in the field of 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 communication 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 nursing professional in Gerontopsychiatrie, you combine nursing competence with psychiatric expertise. That is why the nursing professional in Gerontopsychiatrie in Zurzach is among the most sought-after profiles in Switzerland.

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

Diplomierte Pflegefachpersonen HF/FH bear professional responsibility in the entire nursing process. For example, they assess the nursing needs, subsequently plan the measures, carry them out, and evaluate the results. Additionally, they control medication administration, monitor vital signs, and recognize changes in health status early. This creates nursing quality that reaches every 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 continuing education options are open to experienced professionals, such as a postgraduate course (NDS), the function as a vocational trainer, or team leadership.

The Zurzach region records a persistently high demand for diplomierte Pflegefachpersonen with specialization in Gerontopsychiatrie, as the aging population requires specialized care. You benefit from excellent career opportunities in specialist clinics, nursing homes, and outpatient services with attractive workload options. iPersonal supports you as an experienced recruiter with industry-internal contacts and tailor-made placement, so that you can find a suitable position in the region quickly and easily.

Your advantages with MediPersonal in the Zurzach region

• Paid courses via Temptraining (https://temptraining.ch) – your career gets momentum
• Additionally personal advice through your fixed contact person, from the application to starting the job
• Additionally fast and honest answers – mostly within 24 hours
• Likewise fair, GAV-compliant employment conditions with transparent salary
• Long-term perspective, because we mediate positions that really fit your life
• But above all: absolute discretion – we treat your application with strict confidentiality

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

What training do I need for this position?
For this, you need a diploma as Pflegefachfrau/-mann HF or a Bachelor in Pflege FH. Foreign qualifications 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 field and the willingness to learn – further training is supported.

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