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

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

What you should know about the position in Döttingen

Position: Dipl. Pflegefachfrau/-mann HF/FH

Specialized field: Gerontopsychiatrie

Workload: 80–100 %

Employment type: Permanent employment

Start date: By arrangement

Work location: Region Döttingen

Employer: Pflegeheim – you will learn the name during the interview

Döttingen is located in the Canton of Aargau on the border to Switzerland and impresses with its strategic location in Northwestern Switzerland. The good connection to the railway network and the proximity to supraregional transport axes enable you rapid access to larger economic centers. The region offers you an attractive working environment with solid infrastructure, lower cost of living than neighboring metropolitan areas, and a good balance between rurality and economic opportunities.

Your responsibility as a nursing professional in Gerontopsychiatrie in Döttingen

• Responsibility for the entire nursing process from needs assessment 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 apprentices 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 accompaniment of people with dementia, depression, or delirium
• De-escalation in the case of challenging behavior as well as active work with relatives

What you must bring with you

• 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 field of Gerontopsychiatrie

Your working environment: Gerontopsychiatrie

The specialized field of Gerontopsychiatrie combines nursing with psychiatry in old age. You primarily accompany people with dementia, depression, or delirium and also reliably differentiate between these clinical pictures. In doing so, you work with validating conversation techniques, de-escalate challenging behavior, and shape 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 Gerontopsiatrie in Döttingen is among the most in-demand 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 nursing needs, then plan measures, implement them, and evaluate the results. Additionally, they manage medication administration, monitor vital signs, and recognize changes in health status early. In doing so, they ensure the quality of care 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 options are open to experienced professionals, such as a postgraduate course (NDS), the function as a vocational trainer, or team leadership.

The Döttingen region in the Canton of Aargau is recording a continuously high demand for certified nursing professionals with specialization in Gerontopsychiatrie, as the aging population increasingly requires specialized care. In this area, you will find excellent career opportunities with stable employment relationships in the 80-100% workload, with your expertise being particularly in demand in nursing homes and psychiatric institutions. iPersonal, as an experienced intermediary, significantly facilitates your market entry by specifically connecting you with suitable employers and professionally accompanying the entire application process.

Your advantages with MediPersonal in the Döttingen region

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

Frequently asked questions about the position as a nursing professional in Gerontopsychiatrie in Döttingen

What training do I need for this position?
For this, you need a diploma as a Pflegefachfrau/-mann HF or a Bachelor in Nursing 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. We are also happy to advise you for free regarding recognition.

Do I already need experience in Gerontopsychiatrie?
Experience is an advantage, but not a condition. What is decisive is genuine interest in the specialized field and the willingness to learn – further training will