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

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

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

Position: Dipl. Pflegefachfrau/-mann HF/FH

Specialization: Gerontopsychiatrie

Workload: 80–100 %

Employment type: Permanent position

Start date: By arrangement

Work location: Brugg region

Employer: Pflegeheim – you will find out the name during the interview

Brugg is centrally located in Northwest Switzerland and impresses with its excellent transport connections with direct rail links to Zürich and Basel. The historic town on the Aare offers you an attractive working environment with good infrastructure, numerous local employers, and a high quality of life. The proximity to larger economic centers makes Brugg an ideal workplace for commuting professionals.

These activities await you in gerontopsychiatry in Brugg

• 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 instruction of FaGe, nursing assistants, and trainees in the team
• Furthermore, seamless nursing documentation in the electronic nursing system
• Collaboration with physicians, therapies, and relatives at eye level
• In addition, co-design of nursing concepts as well as we constantly improve quality within the team
• Validating support for people with dementia, depression, or delirium
• De-escalation in the 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, 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: Gerontopsychiatrie

The field of gerontopsychiatry combines nursing with psychiatry in old age. You primarily accompany people with dementia, depression, or delirium and also accurately differentiate between these clinical pictures. In doing so, you work with validating communication techniques, de-escalate challenging behavior, and create a low-stimulus, safe environment. Furthermore, you 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 a nursing professional in gerontopsychiatry in Brugg is among the most sought-after profiles in Switzerland.

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

The professional responsibility for the entire nursing process lies with the diplomierte Pflegefachpersonen HF/FH. For example, they assess the nursing needs, subsequently plan the measures, carry them out, and evaluate the results. Additionally, they control 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 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 Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz (SRK) (https://www.redcross.ch/de/srk-anerkennung). Furthermore, attractive continuing education opportunities are open to experienced professionals, such as a postgraduate course (NDS), the function as a Berufsbildnerin, or team leadership.

The demand for diplomierte Pflegefachpersonen with a specialization in gerontopsychiatry continues to be very high in the Brugg region, as the aging population requires continuously increasing care in this area. You benefit from excellent career opportunities with attractive positions in hospitals, care centers, and psychiatric institutions, where 80–100% positions are standard. iPersonal supports you as a specialized recruiter with comprehensive market knowledge and established contacts to renowned employers, allowing you to reach the right position faster and more purposefully.

Your advantages with MediPersonal in the Brugg region

• Free continuing education 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 – usually within 24 hours
• Likewise, fair, GAV-compliant employment conditions with transparent wages
• Long-term perspective, because we mediate positions that truly 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 Brugg

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 qualifications are also welcome with an SRK recognition.

Is my foreign nursing diploma valid in Switzerland?
Yes, provided the Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz (SRK) has recognized your diploma. We are also happy to advise you free of charge regarding recognition.

Do I already need experience in gerontopsychiatry?
Experience is an advantage, but not a requirement. What is decisive is genuine interest in the field and the willingness to learn – continuing education is supported.

What distinguishes gerontopsychiatry from classical long-term care?
The gerontopsychiatry