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

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

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

Position: Dipl. Pflegefachfrau/-mann HF/FH

Specialized field: Gerontopsychiatrie

Workload: 80–100 %

Employment type: Permanent employment

Start date: By arrangement

Work location: Aarau region

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

Aarau is centrally located in Northwestern Switzerland and impresses with excellent transport connections with direct rail links to the major economic centers of Zürich, Basel and Bern. The city offers you an attractive working environment with modern infrastructures, good quality of life and a dynamic labor market. The proximity to nature and the cultural diversity make Aarau a popular place of work for specialists.

These activities await you in Gerontopsychiatrie in Aarau

• 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 detection of changes in condition
• Professional instruction of FaGe, nursing assistants and trainees in the team
• Furthermore, seamless nursing documentation in the electronic nursing system
• Cooperation with doctors, therapies and relatives at eye level
• Furthermore, co-design of nursing concepts as well as we constantly improve quality in the team
• Validating support of people with dementia, depression or delirium
• De-escalation in case of challenging behavior as well as active work with relatives

Your strengths 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 Gerontopsiatrie

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 differentiate these clinical pictures safely. In doing so, you work with validating conversation techniques, de-escalate challenging behavior and create 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 specialist in Gerontopsychiatrie, you combine nursing competence with psychiatric expertise. That is why the nursing specialist in Gerontopsychiatrie in Aarau 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 the 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 manage medication administration, monitor vital signs and recognize changes in health status early on. 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 further training opportunities are open to experienced specialists, such as a postgraduate course (NDS), the function as a vocational trainer or team leadership.

The labor market for diploma nursing specialists with specialization in Gerontopsychiatrie shows itself to be extremely dynamic and in high demand in Aarau. Due to demographic change and increasing mental illnesses among older people, nursing institutions urgently need qualified specialists like you. med-iPersonal supports you in your entry through specialized recruitment, flexible 80-100% positions and comprehensive advice on suitable employers in your region.

Your advantages with MediPersonal in the Aarau region

• Free further training via Temptraining (https://temptraining.ch) – so your career continues to grow
• 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 salary
• Long-term perspective, because we mediate positions that really fit your life
• But above all: absolute discretion – we treat your application strictly confidentially

Frequently asked questions about the position as a nursing specialist in Gerontopsychiatrie in Aarau

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 on recognition.

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

What distinguishes Gerontopsychiatrie from classic long-term care?
The Gerontopsychiatrie combines nursing with psychiatry in old age. You specifically accompany people with dementia, depression or delirium and work with validating and d