Benefits
Care at the USZ
At the USZ, you can expect a work environment where you can contribute your expertise and continue to develop it. Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience—with us, you'll find an exciting job that combines flexibility, team spirit, and a sense of purpose.
Why to USZ
More than 1,300 nursing professionals from over 67 countries provide dedicated and compassionate care to our inpatients at the USZ. They are supported in this by an interdisciplinary and interprofessional team and always base their work on the latest findings in nursing science.
As a university medical center with a unique range of medical specialties and exciting care settings, the USZ offers nurses ideal conditions for a varied career and continuous professional development. 35 departments with 660 beds provide inpatient care for our patients—each with different medical specialties across our 27 clinics. Our comprehensive range of professional development opportunities, along with our close collaboration with leading training partners in the greater Zurich area, will enable you to grow both professionally and personally.
With us, you’ll find not only an exciting job, but also a supportive team that values and fosters your expertise. Together, we’re setting new standards in healthcare for the benefit of society.
Development opportunities
The USZ offers you not only a job, but also a platform for comprehensive professional and personal development. Our diverse development program includes:
Structured Career Paths
With us, you’ll find clearly defined paths for professional development—whether you’re pursuing a career in education, a technical field, or leadership. Our career model consists of several levels and offers you opportunities to switch roles even within the same career path and to advance all the way to executive management.
Personalized Continuing Education
We offer you customized training opportunities —both in-house and external. We actively encourage our employees to pursue continuing education and also support them in participating in external programs. In addition, a wide range of in-house workshops and courses is available to you. Experienced colleagues will serve as your mentors and support you in your professional development or as you take on specific roles in line with our career development plan.
Leadership Development
Would you like to deepen your leadership skills or bring fresh ideas to management? At the USZ, a wide range of opportunities for your professional development await you. A structured, three-level continuing education program is available for both aspiring and experienced leaders. Regular events offer an opportunity to make valuable connections and expand your network. Upon request, we can support you with personalized leadership coaching sessions tailored specifically to your individual needs.
