About the Role
During the program, you will gradually take on responsibility and actively participate in providing care for children and adolescents with life-limiting illnesses, enhancing their quality of life while considering their individual wishes and needs. You will also gain valuable experience in various facilities through internships in our partner children's and youth hospices. You will exchange ideas with other trainees, participate in joint training and further education, and learn from shared experiences.
Responsibilities
- Actively participate in providing care for children and adolescents with life-limiting illnesses.
- Promote quality of life considering individual wishes and needs of children and their families.
- Undertake internships in partner children's and youth hospices to broaden perspectives and gain experience.
- Exchange ideas with other trainees and participate in joint training and further education.
Requirements
- A degree as a state-recognized specialist nurse, not older than 12 months.
- Professional competence and empathy in the care and support of guests.
- Strong social, communication, and reflection skills.
- High level of empathy and sensitivity to the needs of severely and incurably ill children and their families.
- Flexibility and willingness for independent work and shift work.
- Dedicated work ethic, commitment, teamwork, and collegial interaction.
- Willingness to engage with the challenges of palliative care and grow from them.
Skills
- Professional competence
- Empathy
- Social competence
- Communication skills
- Reflection skills
- Sensitivity
- Flexibility
- Independent work
- Teamwork
- Palliative care engagement
Location
- Berlin
Work Type
- Full-time
- Shift work
Experience Level
- Entry-level (recent graduate)
Education Level
- State-recognized specialist nurse degree
Salary/Compensations
- Attractive salary and additional benefits
Benefits
- Fulfilling and exciting tasks in a dedicated and multidisciplinary team.
- Sufficient staffing for holistic care of children and adolescents.
- Well-founded, practice-oriented training and comprehensive support from experienced mentors.
- A dedicated and appreciative work environment.
- Regular further training and development opportunities.
About the Company
- The Björn Schulz Foundation is a registered foundation based in Berlin.
- Since 1996, we have been pioneers in outpatient and inpatient children's and youth hospice care.
- We support families with children, adolescents, and young adults suffering from severe and life-limiting illnesses from diagnosis through illness, farewell, grief, and beyond.
- We promote, establish, and operate outpatient and inpatient facilities and services at various locations tailored to the support and care of families.
Equal Opportunity
- Diversity makes us stronger.
- The Björn Schulz Foundation promotes an open and respectful work environment where all employees – regardless of gender, gender identity, origin, age, religion or belief, disability, or sexual orientation – feel welcome and valued.
- We support the commitment of our employees in various staff and interest representation bodies.
