Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 81'250 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 91'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 94'350 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 119'854 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 114'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 115'000 |
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Swiss professionsHealthcare
Fachexperte/-expertin in Onkologiepflege HFP
You guide cancer patients with expert care through diagnosis, therapy, and palliative phases.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Professionals in oncology nursing support cancer patients and their families. They provide medical, psychosocial, and palliative care.
Cancer diagnoses change lives. As Fachexperte/-expertin in Onkologiepflege HFP, you take on a central guiding role. You manage complex nursing processes. You coordinate therapies. You support patients and families in every stage of the illness. From diagnosis to palliative care, you combine medical expertise with empathetic support. Your knowledge ensures high-quality, patient-centered care in a sensitive field.
FieldHealthcare
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryCare & Support
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Expert Cost Controlling. Based on 61 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-6% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 89'500 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 87'315 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 119'500 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 84'500 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance | CHF 120'000 | 5 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 116'866 | 6 |
| Industry various | CHF 111'600 | 9 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 90'000 | 5 |
| Catering / Hotel | CHF 61'100 | 9 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Fachexperte/-expertin in Onkologiepflege mit eidg. Diplom
Official education path
You earn this qualification through a federal exam. You need completed nursing training and relevant work experience.
Typical training path
Fachexperte/-expertin in Onkologiepflege mit eidg. Diplom
Prerequisites
- Diplom als Pflegefachmann/-frau HF or an equivalent older diploma in nursing
- Bachelor/Master of Science in Pflege
- Another equivalent nursing degree recognized by the Swiss Red Cross (SRK)
- Required module completions or equivalence certificates
Requirements
- Leadership and social skills
- High sense of responsibility
- Physical and mental resilience
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Expert knowledge
- Leadership skills
- Empathy
- Resilience
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You discuss current lab results with the treatment team. You adjust the care plan together with the family. You then have a calm conversation about the next therapy steps. You clarify open questions about medication.
- You guide cancer patients through the entire diagnosis and therapy phase.
- You manage the nursing process in the palliative and end-of-life phase.
- You coordinate complex nursing processes, even during unstable illness progressions.
- You train patients and families on how to handle the illness.
- You promote self-management skills and prevent follow-up illnesses.
- You lead professional and quality development in the treatment team.
- You respect the patient's wishes and find solutions in conflict situations.
Working conditions
You work in oncology practices, hospitals, outpatient clinics, hospices, rehabilitation programs, home care services, and private homes.
Where to learn
- OdASanté Nationale Dachorganisation der Arbeitswelt GesundheitSeilerstrasse 22, 3011 Bern
Strengths
- Expert knowledge
- Leadership skills
- Empathy
- Resilience
Trade-offs
- Emotional strain
- Complex coordination
- Rapid adaptation
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