A modern, non-profit hospital at the central care level operates across multiple sites and serves as an academic teaching hospital affiliated with a university medical faculty. With a large multidisciplinary workforce, the institution provides comprehensive medical services across numerous specialist departments.

As part of a larger healthcare network with several facilities and a broad range of social and healthcare services, the organisation is supported by a well-established provider group with extensive experience in hospital and social care management.

The trauma surgery ward is currently seeking a dedicated Nursing Specialist / Healthcare Assistant – Trauma Surgery to join the team at the earliest possible date, in either full-time  employment.

Responsibilities 

• Holistic care and monitoring of trauma surgery patients before and after surgery
• Pain management, mobilisation, and support in the rehabilitation process
• Professional wound care, dressing changes, and assistance with medical procedures
• Early detection of complications and initiation of appropriate measures according to clinical standards
• Documentation of nursing care and interdisciplinary collaboration with medical staff, physiotherapy/occupational therapy, and social services
• Instruction and counselling of patients and their relatives
• Contribution to quality improvement in nursing care, onboarding of new colleagues, and possibly supervision of trainees

Profile Requirements

• Completed training as a qualified nursing professional or healthcare assistant
• Ideally professional experience in orthopaedics and/or trauma surgery (experience in the operating theatre, recovery room, or intermediate care unit is an advantage)
• Commitment, sense of responsibility, and enjoyment of teamwork
• Empathetic interaction with patients and their relatives, including in challenging situations
• Structured and reliable working style as well as willingness to work shifts
• Interest in further training and continuing education, and in the development of nursing standards