Clinical Expert Nurse - Critical Care (80-100%)

EOC, the multisite hospital of Ticino, is present with its institutes throughout the entire cantonal territory for a total of 1,000 beds. The organization allows for the effective combination of a local approach and an overview, guaranteeing the population a global and local hospital offering, regardless of where the services are required.

Thanks to the commitment and competence of the more than 6,500 employees and their attention towards human relationships, EOC ensures quality healthcare, taking care of more than 41,000 inpatient patients per year and providing more than 600,000 outpatient consultations.

To complete our Nursing Service team at the Ospedale Regionale di Mendrisio, we are looking for a

Clinical Expert Nurse - Critical Care (80-100%) #

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The person we are looking for is a nursing professional with solid experience in at least one area of Critical Care (Emergency Room, Anesthesia, Intensive Care) oriented towards clinical excellence, patient safety, and the development of professional skills. They possess good relational and communication skills, an aptitude for interdisciplinary collaboration, and the ability to exercise authoritative and constructive clinical leadership. They know how to combine autonomy, sense of responsibility, and organizational flexibility, keeping the patient and the quality of care at the center of their activity.

The position:
The function is embedded within the Critical Care area and combines clinical development activities with direct patient care. They will collaborate closely with Ward Managers, Deputy Ward Managers, and clinical specialists of the Critical Care area, as well as with the Quality Service and the Medical Management.
The selected person will become part of the hospital's clinical development team, reporting to the Head of the Nursing Service and the Clinical Expert II. Maintaining clinical activity at the patient's bedside in one of the three specialties of the Critical Care area constitutes a fundamental element of the role, promoting integration between clinical practice, professional development, and continuous improvement.

Main responsibilities:

• Support and promote advanced clinical practice in the Critical Care area.
• Actively collaborate with the Critical Care service teams for the improvement of care processes.
• Promote quality of care, patient safety, and the application of good practices based on evidence.
• Support the development and consolidation of the nursing team's skills through guidance, consultancy, and clinical training.
• Foster integration and interdisciplinary collaboration between the different Critical Care services.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and improvement initiatives in collaboration with the Nursing Management.

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• Recognized nursing diploma in Switzerland.
• Post-diploma SSS in anesthesia care, intensive care, or urgent care.
• At least 3 years of nursing experience within the Critical Care area.
• Master of Science (MSc) in Nursing obtained or availability to undertake the training path.
• Excellent knowledge of the Italian language; knowledge of another national language and English constitutes a preferential qualification.
• Good skills in the use of IT tools and clinical databases.
• Clinical leadership and the ability to support, guide, and motivate professionals.
• Organizational flexibility, sense of responsibility, and ability to adapt to the needs of the service.
• Aptitude for multidisciplinary collaboration and teamwork.
• Analytical skills, spirit of initiative, and orientation towards continuous improvement of care quality.
• Good relational, communicative, and organizational skills.

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to be agreed.

Submission of applications and information:
Applications, complete with curriculum vitae, motivation letter, copies of study and work certificates, must arrive by 25.10.2026 only in electronic format.
Paper applications or those sent by post, as well as those that do not meet the requirements, will not be taken into consideration.
Further information can be requested from Mr. Gianmaria Bertoli, Head of Nursing Service, tel.: +41 (0)91 811 35 64 and/or Ms. Alissa Borner, Clinical Expert II, tel.: +41 (0)91 811 36 54.