Deputy Director of Nursing 80%

Spitalstrasse 33, 4056 Basel

The University Children's Hospital of Basel (UKBB) is looking for a committed individual as Deputy Director of Nursing 80%. In this responsible role, you will support the Nursing Directorate in strategic and operational management and represent the interests of nursing both internally and externally. You will contribute to the further development of nursing quality and promote interprofessional collaboration. You can expect a diverse role in a dynamic environment with high professional competence and a clear focus on the needs of children and adolescents.

Start date: April 1, 2026

Your tasks

• Deputy to the Director of Nursing and co-responsibility for the strategic direction of the nursing service (324 FTE, 550 employees)

• Co-responsibility for the implementation of nursing goals

• Operational and personnel management of an organizational unit with financial responsibility

• Responsibility for the entire internal and external training and continuing education program of the nursing service

• Leading complex, sometimes hospital-wide specialist projects

• Member of the hospital management and deputy member of the department management

• Member of the Quality and Risk Commission

Your profile

• Committed and reliable leader with management experience in nursing

• Proven competencies and experience in personnel management, personnel development, consulting, process support, nursing development, nursing quality, and education

• Completed further education in management at MAS level

• High coordination and organizational skills

• High professional and social competence

• Established, committed, and empathetic personality with life experience

• Entrepreneurial, responsible, and networked thinking and acting

• Strong resilience and very good communication skills

Our offer

An attractive leadership role in a university environment

A modern workplace with attractive employment conditions

A varied and challenging activity

The atmosphere of a manageable operation

Cooperative collaboration in interdisciplinary teams

Contact

We look forward to your online application!

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If you have general questions about the position or the application process, our HR team is happy to assist you at +41 61 704 12 32. For further information, please contact Ms. Caroline Stade, member of the management team, at +41 61 704 27 17.