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

• An established nursing home in the Wettingen region is looking for reinforcement: You as a Dipl. Pflegefachfrau/-mann HF/FH, specialized in the field of gerontopsychiatry.

What you should know about the position in Wettingen

Position: Dipl. Pflegefachfrau/-mann HF/FH

Specialization: Gerontopsychiatry

Workload: 80–100 %

Employment type: Permanent employment

Start date: By arrangement

Work location: Region Wettingen

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

Wettingen is located in the canton of Aargau and impresses with excellent transport connections with direct access to the highway as well as train connections to Zürich and Basel. The proximity to the Limmat and to forested areas creates an attractive working environment. You will benefit here from modern infrastructures, a diverse commercial area, and good accessibility for commuters from the entire Northwest Switzerland.

Your responsibility as a nursing professional in gerontopsychiatry in Wettingen

• 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 doctors, therapies, and relatives on equal footing
• In addition, co-designing 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 relatives' work

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, a 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 gerontopsychiatry

Your working environment: Gerontopsychiatry

The field of gerontopsychiatry 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 create a low-stimulus, safe environment. You also actively involve relatives, because trust is the most important foundation in this field.

In short: As a nursing professional in gerontopsychiatry, you combine nursing competence with psychiatric expertise. That is why the nursing professional in gerontopsychiatry in Wettingen is among the most sought-after profiles in Switzerland.

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

As a diplomierte Pflegefachperson HF/FH, you bear professional responsibility for the entire nursing process. For example, you 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. 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 a 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 professionals, such as a postgraduate course (NDS), the function as a vocational trainer, or team leadership.

The labor market for diplomierte Pflegefachpersonen with a specialization in gerontopsychiatry in the Wettingen region shows high demand, as institutions for elderly care and psychiatric care are continuously looking for qualified personnel. As a specialist, you benefit from excellent career opportunities and attractive employment conditions, especially with a workload of 80-100 percent. iPersonal supports you as a specialized recruitment agency in finding a suitable position quickly and unbureaucratically and in facilitating your entry into this dynamic region.

Your advantages with MediPersonal in the Wettingen region

• Free further training thanks to Temptraining (https://temptraining.ch) – your career gets momentum
• 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 Pflegefachfrau/-mann in gerontopsychiatry in Wettingen

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 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 gerontopsychiatry?
While experience is an advantage, it is not a requirement. What is decisive is genuine interest in the field and the willingness to learn – further training is supported.

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