Nursing professionals HF

Thank you very much for your interest in Bethesda Hospital.

We have a total of around 25 people training to become qualified nurses in three different training programmes.

Training can be started in spring and autumn. We are happy to accept applications for the training programmes online.

Requirements & application process

  1. Willingness to take on responsibility, curiosity for an in-depth examination of topics relating to health, prevention and illness in the life cycle
  2. Independent and goal-orientated learning
  3. Willingness to work irregular hours (late shift and weekends)
Social competence Self-competence Professional competence Methodological competence
Communication skills

Sense of responsibility

Interest in people and medicine

Sense of hygiene and order
Ability to work in a team

high mental and physical resilience

Familiarity with digital media

Organisational skills
Sociability

Observational skills

Analytical and networked thinking

 Manual and technical skills
Empathy

Openness towards different ethnicities, cultures, lifestyles and personalities

Curiosity
Desire to help and to work in a meaningful way

Ability to reflect

 Curiosity

Enjoyment of a varied daily routine
Willingness to work flexible hours

  • Federal certificate of proficiency EFZ, completed specialised baccalaureate school (FMS) preferably in the field of health, baccalaureate from a grammar school or degree from the Rudolf Steiner School (IMS-F certificate) or equivalent previous education

Training takes place in blocks according to the BZG training plan: 40% practical work, 40% school and 20% Learning Training Transfer (LTT). You will complete your practical training in-house in two different specialisms. You will usually learn an additional specialism at an external institution.

The duration of training depends on the chosen course and leads to a federally recognised diploma from a university of applied sciences (HF).

  • 3 years with completed upper secondary level
  • 2 years with a qualification as a healthcare specialist EFZ
  • 4 years in a part-time version with a workload of 75%.

Applications are made exclusively via the online platform of the Health Education Centre (BZG).

Click here for the online application portal.

Students can apply for training grants as part of the nursing initiative. Use the following link to check your eligibility and the application process:

Any questions?

Our HF nursing education officer will be happy to help you.

Monika Meier

Berufsbildungsverantworliche HF (HF und Praktikanten)
Tel +41 61 315 26 84

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