Benefits
Specialized Care Units at the USZ
At the USZ, you'll work in one of the most modern and interesting healthcare settings in Switzerland. Whether it’s anesthesia, intensive care, neonatology, or emergency medicine—you can expect to encounter unique patient situations, state-of-the-art technologies, and an interprofessional team that embodies excellence. Together, we are helping to shape the future of care.
Why to USZ
With more than 1,500 colleagues from over 30 countries, we cover a broad spectrum of specialized nursing care: from anesthesia and intensive care to neonatology and intermediate care, as well as interventional care, emergency care, and operating room nursing. This diversity fosters close collaboration between nursing, medicine, and therapy and enables a holistic approach to patient care.
Our close collaboration with the University of Zurich, ETH Zurich, and other research centers enables us to be pioneers in innovative technologies. This is how we bring new developments, such as “Visual Patient” monitoring, directly into clinical practice and continuously improve healthcare.
Specialized care at the USZ is characterized by a wide variety of patient situations —some of which are highly complex —as well as individualized treatment plans. Our extensive network and our customized professional development programs, combined with our use of the latest technology, create a work environment that challenges you, supports your growth, and prepares you for new challenges. This is how we work together to achieve the highest standard of care. We place great emphasis on team spirit and mutual respect. Flexible work arrangements support your work-life balance and give you room for professional and personal growth.
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 an academic, technical, or leadership career. Our career model consists of eight levels and outlines the opportunities available up to the position of Director of Nursing and MTTB.
Personalized Continuing Education
In a postgraduate program (NDS), you have the opportunity to deepen your knowledge and specialize in a specific field. In addition, a wide range of in-house workshops and courses is available to support your professional or educational career. Experienced colleagues are available to support you as mentors. They support you in your professional development.
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. If you’d like, we offer personalized leadership coaching sessions tailored specifically to your individual needs.
