Healthcare Professional Wernicke Special Unit

University Clinic for Adult Psychiatry and Psychotherapy 80 100 immediately or by arrangement (fixed-term until 30.09.2026 with the possibility of extension) At the Universitäres Psychiatrisches Zentrum Bern, we care for 18 people with complex psychiatric illnesses and acute stress crises on the Wernicke ward. Our team specializes in the treatment of psychiatric movement disorders such as catatonia, treatment-resistant depression, as well as severe eating disorders that often require artificial nutrition. Thanks to our proximity to somatic medicine, we enable comprehensive care for our patients. Would you like to become part of our dedicated team and contribute to the recovery of our patients with your professional expertise and empathy? Your tasks • You ensure individual, professional, and resource-oriented care and support for our patients and assist them in the activities of daily living • In challenging or acute situations, you act calmly, professionally, and empathetically and contribute to a safe and trusting environment • You take responsibility in the nursing process, support the registered nurses, and ensure continuous, high-quality care • You observe the health status of the patients, carefully document changes, and reliably pass on relevant information • You actively contribute to the further development of nursing quality and work committedly on the implementation of quality standards • In the interdisciplinary team, you work closely with various professional groups to ensure holistic and optimal care for our patients Your profile • You have completed an apprenticeship as Fachmann/-frau Gesundheit EFZ and ideally bring experience in psychiatric nursing • Your empathy and high level of professional expertise make you a valuable support for our patients and their relatives • Even in challenging situations, you remain calm and composed, show initiative, and take responsibility • You value teamwork and actively contribute your ideas - shared successes motivate you • A careful, independent way of working is natural to you, and you enjoy mastering everyday life with a healthy amount of humor • You have very good German language skills, both written and spoken The UPZ As a university clinic, the Universitäre Psychiatrische Zentrum Bern (UPZ) is the leading competence center for psychiatry and psychotherapy in the capital region. It ensures psychiatric care in the Canton of Bern along the entire chain of care, from early detection to outpatient, day-clinic, and inpatient therapies, as well as rehabilitation and forensics. With over 30 locations, the UPZ offers a comprehensive care network. In addition, the UPZ makes an important contribution to the areas of teaching, training, further education, and research. Your contact persons Isabelle Studer Isabelle Studer answers your subject-specific questions: T: +41 58 630 79 12 Yanis Emanuel Ryser Mail: bewerbungen@upd.ch T: +41 58 630 96 71 Your place of work Universitäre Psychiatrische Dienste Bern, Murtenstrasse 21, 3008 Bern