Gerontopsychiatric Nurse Specialist – Specialized Care for Older Adults
Lafim-Diakonie
part-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Guben • Germany
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Salary
💰 €3,108 - €3,721 per month
About the role
- Holistic nursing and care for older adults with psychiatric conditions such as dementia, depression, or schizophrenia in an inpatient setting.
- Participation in diagnostics and therapy in close cooperation with physicians, psychologists and other therapists to develop individualized treatment and care plans.
- Professional nursing documentation and care planning, including preparation of care reports in accordance with current nursing and quality standards.
- Advising and supporting relatives on questions about care, the illness and dealing with older adults experiencing psychiatric changes.
- Participation in crisis interventions and application of de-escalation techniques to create a safe, respectful environment for residents and staff.
- Interdisciplinary cooperation with professionals from nursing, medicine, psychology, social work and therapy to promote comprehensive care.
Requirements
- Completed training as a registered nursing professional (m/f/d) — e.g. as a Registered Nurse, Elderly Care Nurse or Nursing Specialist, plus further training as a gerontopsychiatric specialist (m/f/d).
- Ideally qualified as a practice instructor to pass on your expertise to trainees.
- Enthusiasm for implementing modern nursing and care concepts, especially for people with dementia and psychiatric changes in older age.
- Empathetic and respectful communication with residents, relatives and the team.
- Willingness to work in a shift system including weekends and holidays.
- Identification with the Christian values of Lafim-Diakonie and acting with appreciation and ethical responsibility.
Benefits
- Fair pay: You will receive an honest and transparent salary according to the AVR DWBO collective agreement, including a semi-annual special payment.
- Time to recover included: At least 30 days of vacation per year — depending on length of service — plus special leave for particular occasions.
- Secure future: A permanent position with long-term prospects.
- Retirement provision: Employer-funded supplementary insurance as part of the company pension scheme.
- Individual training: We support your professional and personal development with tailored offers and targeted talent promotion.
- Health management: From eye exams to prevention — your health is important to us.
- Family friendliness: We are certified with the “berufundfamilie” quality seal — here you will find a good work–life balance.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
registered nursinggerontopsychiatric specialistnursing documentationcare planningcrisis interventionde-escalation techniquesindividualized treatment planstherapeutic communicationquality standards in nursing
Soft Skills
empathetic communicationrespectful communicationteam collaborationsupporting relativesenthusiasm for modern nursing conceptsethical responsibilityappreciationinterdisciplinary cooperation
Certifications
Registered NurseElderly Care NurseNursing Specialistpractice instructor qualification