Subject Matter Expert Blindness & Visual Impairment (50 %) & Nursing Specialist HF – Temporary from 01.11.2026 to 01.06.2027

Subject Matter Expert Blindness & Visual Impairment (50 %) & Nursing Specialist HF – Temporary from 01.11.2026 to 01.06.2027

We are looking for temporary support for our team for the duration of a maternity leave.

????The handover of the subject matter expertise is planned and will be carefully supported. This way, you can gradually familiarize yourself with the task and confidently start your new role.

????You will take on the subject matter expertise for blindness and visual impairment at 60% and, depending on your workload, additionally work as a Nursing Specialist HF in day shifts.

????In your role as subject matter expert, you will support our residents in living as independently and safely as possible with their visual impairment. You will advise on suitable aids, contribute your expertise to the team, and collaborate closely with external specialist organizations.

What awaits you – accompanying people, opening perspectives

????️‍????️You are close to the residents
You will support our residents in the areas of low vision, orientation and mobility, practical life skills, and Information and Communication Technology (ICT). You will proactively approach them, observe their daily lives, and together with them identify where support, advice, or suitable aids are beneficial.

You will advise our residents in selecting and adapting suitable aids and, if necessary, clarify possibilities for cost coverage.

You will accompany new residents upon admission with a special focus on the effects of blindness or visual impairment. You will identify possible stress and crisis situations early on and support the planning of appropriate measures.

????You connect people and expertise
You will impart knowledge about blindness and visual impairment and conduct practical training and input sessions for employees. You will ensure that your expertise reaches where it is needed in daily practice.

You will work closely with nursing, activation, relatives, and external specialist organizations, coordinate collaboration, and accompany relevant processes, for example, together with rehabilitation specialists for people with visual impairments.

????You contribute to shaping special offers
You will conduct individual activities for our residents, such as audio-described film offerings or other activities tailored to the needs of people with visual impairments.

What you bring – Professional with

✨Diploma as a Registered Nurse FH, HF, DN II, or AKP
✨For the subject matter expertise, you have an interest in the topics of blindness and visual impairment. Existing specialist knowledge is welcome, but not a prerequisite.

✨Enjoyment in imparting knowledge in a practical and varied way – in short learning sequences, inputs, and knowledge snippets.
✨Experience in long-term care? Great, but not a must.
✨An understanding of people – especially those with visual impairments or blindness.
✨Clarity in language, warmth in tone.
✨You think proactively, take action, and embrace responsibility with joy.

What we offer you – an environment to flourish

????A working world in a green setting with a garden and roof terrace for taking a breather.
????Good public transport connections and affordable parking spaces.
????Lunch for CHF 7.00.
????Wakita – our in-house forest kindergarten with reduced rates.
????An open "DU" (informal "you") culture where trust, humor, and togetherness are lived.
????Modern social benefits (60% employer contribution to pension fund & daily sickness allowance insurance).
????️ Communication via "beekeeper".
????A team that sticks together – and makes room for your ideas.
????Referral bonus of up to CHF 4,000.–

Ready for a change of perspective?

Then we look forward to receiving your application at.

Questions? Feel free to contact , Head of Nursing & Care:

• Stiftung Mühlehalde
  Witikonerstrasse 100
  8032 Zurich

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