Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 79'260 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 78'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 83'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 90'452 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 94'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 95'000 |
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Swiss professionsHealthcare
Experte/Expertin Notfallpflege NDS HF, dipl.
You provide expert care and calm to patients in critical emergencies
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You start immediate actions in the emergency department. You carry out triage and care for patients of all ages.
Every second counts in the emergency department. You take responsibility for patients with severe injuries or acute illnesses. Your broad medical knowledge allows you to start immediate care measures before doctors arrive. You organise the treatment process, set priorities, and work closely with the team. This job requires fast decisions and great tact under stress.
FieldHealthcare
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryCare & Support
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
⚠ Estimated — based on a related role
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Emergency Nurse Specialist. Based on 178 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+21% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 78'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 78'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 89'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 94'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 96'400 | 34 |
| Vaud | CHF 91'000 | 33 |
| Aargau | CHF 88'400 | 13 |
| Berne | CHF 78'520 | 21 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Health care / Social services | CHF 88'000 | 173 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Eidg. anerkanntes Diplom NDS HF
Official education path
The postgraduate diploma deepens your nursing expertise specifically for emergency medicine.
Typical training path
Eidg. anerkanntes Diplom NDS HF
Prerequisites
- Nachdiplomstudium (NDS) HF
- diplomierte Pflegefachleute HF or Bachelor of Science in Pflege FH
Requirements
- High sense of responsibility
- Communicative and team-oriented
- Empathy
- Good observation skills and quick overview of complex situations
- Good handling of modern technology
- Organisational talent
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Decision-making confidence
- Teamwork skills
- Observation skills
- Technical affinity
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the triage desk and quickly check the condition of a newly arriving patient. While you monitor vital signs, you coordinate necessary care measures with the treatment team.
- You care for and treat patients with severe injuries in the emergency ward.
- You carry out triage and prioritise treatment based on urgency.
- You start immediate medical measures before doctors make a diagnosis.
- You continuously monitor vital signs and adjust care measures.
- You coordinate the treatment process and work closely with the medical team.
- You operate modern medical devices and keep documentation up to date.
Working conditions
You work primarily in the emergency department of hospitals or trauma clinics. Your work environment is dynamic and requires constant presence at the patient's bedside.
Where to learn
- OdASanté, Nationale Dachorganisation der Arbeitswelt GesundheitSeilerstrasse 22, 3011 Bern
Strengths
- Decision-making confidence
- Teamwork skills
- Observation skills
- Technical affinity
Trade-offs
- Shift work
- Emotional strain
- High responsibility
- Physical demands
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