Nurse in the plaster room - 80% to 100%

With more than 160 professions represented, the University Hospitals of Geneva are a reference establishment at the national and international level. To learn more about our institution, take a few minutes to consult our retrospective by clicking here. This position is in the Department of Surgery, which provides care both electively and urgently. It represents a center of excellence, not only in Switzerland but also in Europe in several fields and specialties. The Orthopedic Surgery and Musculoskeletal Service is responsible for the surgical and orthopedic care of both children and adults. It also manages patients suffering from surgical conditions of the hand, foot, spine, and general orthopedics. Furthermore, the department ensures rehabilitation and physical therapy through the specialized unit of physical and orthopedic medicine, as well as preventive care for individuals with musculoskeletal injuries related to sports.Nurse in the plaster room - 80% to 100% Develop rare expertise in gypsum therapy at HUG and give a new dimension to your career. If you are seeking a professional challenge that combines technicality, precision, and direct contribution to the quality of care, this opportunity is made for you. We are building a pool of specialized skills in the plaster room aimed at experienced nurses who wish to enrich their clinical practice and develop recognized expertise in gypsum therapy. By joining this unit, you will evolve in an excellent university environment, where the transfer of knowledge and technique is at the heart of your activity.You are integrated into a dynamic department where you operate in specialized units around the world and surgery. By joining the Orthopedic Surgery and Musculoskeletal Service, you will intervene in urgent and hospital pathways. Your activity primarily focuses on the plaster room, within a unit fully dedicated to gypsum therapy and recognized for its high level of care. You will be part of a specialized team in the care of patients presenting orthopedic or musculoskeletal conditions. You perform daily plastering, resin, or other types of casts, as well as personalized splints, for a diverse patient population and in clinics of varying complexity. You thrive in an environment where clinical analysis, technical skill, and interprofessional collaboration play a pivotal role in your journey. You will develop advanced expertise recognized in a reference center. Your role goes far beyond the simple application of devices: you analyze orthopedic situations and propose management strategies and work closely with surgeons. In your daily tasks, you rely on solid knowledge of the musculoskeletal system to guide your decisions and propose the most appropriate interventions. You are proactive, able to manage unexpected situations, prioritize effectively, and maintain a professional stance in interactions with team members. Your ease allows you to collaborate harmoniously with a multidisciplinary health team, including physicians, nursing staff, and assistants in health and community care. You ensure that precise, complete, and structured information is transmitted, promoting optimal multidisciplinary care. You also contribute to the training of new nursing staff as well as other health professionals, while participating in various internal projects. By joining this unit, you benefit from structured support to develop recognized expertise in gypsum therapy. You will work within an expert and supportive team in a stimulating university environment focused on excellence. Your activity is varied, technical, and concrete, closely related to patient care. This position thus offers you the opportunity to give a new impetus to your nursing career by developing a rare and highly valued skill.You hold a Bachelor's degree in nursing or an equivalent title recognized by the Red Cross, and you have clinical experience, ideally acquired in orthopedics, surgery, or emergency care, demonstrating a marked interest in technical and manual care. Experience or training in gypsum therapy is a plus; your capacity to develop rare expertise and your desire to expand your skills are equally important. You are comfortable with manual work and possess good dexterity. You are capable of performing handling tasks and adopting momentarily demanding physical positions necessary for patient care. You fully master the French language, both spoken and written, and demonstrate excellent communication skills. You are organized, have a keen sense of priorities, and show discretion and professionalism. Additional information: Schedule negotiable. Number of positions: 1. Activity rate: 80% to 100%. Function class: CDI. Deadline for application: For more information: Mr. Name , team leader, tel. Your application must include a letter demonstrating your motivation, your curriculum vitae, copies of your degrees and qualifications required for the position, and both the last two pay slips. This job posting is addressed indiscriminately to women and men. HUG encourages applications from individuals coming from the Cantonal Office of Employment and applications submitted via the recruitment platform will be considered. Paper and email applications will not be processed. jid0a5ad68aen jit0310aen jpiy26aen