Midwife or Midwife Nurse

Ref 2583470 | Date: 6 Oct 2026

Clinique de La Source

Midwife or Midwife Nurse

Clinique de La Source is a unique multidisciplinary acute care establishment. It belongs to the Fondation La Source, an independent and private non-profit institution that also oversees the Institut et Haute École de la Santé La Source. The independence conferred by this status allows it to invest continually in human and technological aspects in order to guarantee its patients the best possible care.

We are looking for a
Midwife or Midwife Nurse at 80%

Key information about the position:

Reference: CLS/RH/ / Type of contract: Permanent Contract at 80% / Hours: Monday to Sunday according to schedule in 12-hour shifts / Start date: as soon as we find the right person / Location: in the heart of Lausanne (M2 stop "Riponne" or Bus 2, 3 or 21 stop "Beaulieu-Jomini")

Why do we need you?

Following the departure of one of our employees, we are looking for a midwife or midwife nurse to join our team and participate in the care of patients throughout their journey, in an environment where quality of care, listening, and collaboration occupy a central place.

What will you be required to do?

• Accompany future mothers, newborns, and their families at every stage, from pregnancy to postpartum
• Ensure autonomous, personalized, and secure care, in collaboration with doctors and the multidisciplinary team
• Monitor the evolution of pregnancy, labor, and postpartum, and intervene with discernment when the situation requires it
• Ensure autonomous labor monitoring in the delivery room, in close connection with the independent doctors who ensure medical responsibility
• Support parents in their choices and transmit useful advice regarding birth, breastfeeding, and the first days with the baby
• Accompany particular situations with listening and benevolence, including during more difficult moments
• Contribute to the diversity of activities offered within the maternity ward by utilizing skills and interests, particularly within the framework of birth preparation courses and complementary consultations (hypnosis, baby massage, prenatal yoga, etc.)
• Participate in the supervision, training, and evaluation of students as well as the development of skills within the team
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of quality of care, to working groups, and to research projects in obstetric care

Who will you be working with?

• The maternity team is composed of 26 caregivers, mostly midwives. In a familial, relaxed, benevolent, and very joyful atmosphere, we accompany families before and after the arrival of their child. Mutual aid within the maternity ward is part of our values. We can always count on a colleague and this is truly appreciated.
• You will be in direct contact with Emily Wieland, Midwife Nurse Head of the Maternity Care Unit. With solid experience in various acute obstetric care units, her priority is to ensure the well-being of her team so that they can provide high-quality care. She ensures the smooth daily operation of the service according to the common objectives of the service and the Clinique.

What do we expect from you?

Indispensables:

• Hold a HES diploma as a Midwife Nurse or Midwife or a title recognized by the Croix Rouge Suisse
• Justify recent experience in the delivery room
• Have experience in consultations and postpartum care
• Master the monitoring of the mother and the newborn and know how to quickly identify a risky situation
• Demonstrate autonomy, rigor, and discernment in practice
• Great interpersonal ease, ability to manage stress, and sense of responsibility
• Place listening, respect, and the patient's needs at the heart of their support

Your assets:

• Being comfortable in supporting breastfeeding and birth preparation
• Additional diplomas or certifications in the field of perinatality
• Investing in the transmission of knowledge and the support of students
• Showing an interest in continuous training and the improvement of quality of care

Why choose Clinique de La Source?

• Join the largest private Clinique in the canton of Vaud and evolve in a dynamic environment, recognized for its expertise and know-how
• Offer personalized care and a wide choice of offers before and after birth for families
• Regularly develop skills thanks to a rich offer of internal continuous training, notably in emergency management and neonatal resuscitation
• Benefit from a human-sized work environment, while benefiting from the richness and diversity of activities of a health institution turned towards the future
• Benefit from attractive engagement conditions and advantageous social benefits (welcome and integration, LaMal participation, advantageous LPP, discounts, etc.)
• Reconcile professional and private life, thanks to possibilities of part-time work, up to more than 7 weeks of vacation, unpaid leave, compensated public holidays, and the valuing of shift time
• Share values that resemble us: a Unique, Respectful, Innovative, and Responsible clinic

What are the next steps?

• Do you still have questions about the position? Do not hesitate to contact Emily Wieland, Midwife Nurse Head of the Maternity Care Unit at .
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