Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 76'300 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 75'320 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 78'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 81'516 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 90'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 97'100 |
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Fachexperte/-expertin in Palliative Care HFP
You accompany people with severe illnesses and their families during their final phase of life.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Fachexperte/-expertin in Palliative Care HFP improves the quality of life for severely ill patients. You coordinate the interdisciplinary care team.
When a cure is no longer possible, relieving suffering becomes the priority. Fachexperte/-expertin in Palliative Care HFP takes responsibility for a dignified journey. You coordinate complex care processes. You advise families. You ensure patients receive the best possible support until the end. They stay in their familiar surroundings or in specialized facilities.
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 Export Specialist. Based on 663 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+9% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 80'600 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 81'250 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 82'368 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 87'590 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zug | CHF 93'625 | 16 |
| Vaud | CHF 90'900 | 33 |
| St. Gallen | CHF 88'200 | 33 |
| Zurich | CHF 87'785 | 86 |
| Solothurn | CHF 86'501 | 20 |
| Fribourg | CHF 86'416 | 14 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 93'000 | 5 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 90'000 | 47 |
| Consumer / Luxury goods industry | CHF 90'000 | 46 |
| Utilities | CHF 88'400 | 7 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 88'400 | 5 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 87'216 | 26 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Fachexperte/-expertin in Palliative Care mit eidg. Diplom
Official education path
Further training takes place through federally recognized modules and exams in the healthcare sector.
Typical training path
Fachexperte/-expertin in Palliative Care 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)
- Minimum 2 years of 80% professional experience in a hospital, clinic, or inpatient or outpatient care institution with a focus on palliative care
- Required module completions or equivalency certificates
Requirements
- Leadership and social skills
- High sense of responsibility
- Physical and mental resilience
Where this can lead
A career change is possible if the necessary nursing qualifications and professional experience can be proven.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Leadership skills
- Empathy
- Stress resistance
- Communication skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the bedside of a severely ill patient. You adjust pain therapy. You discuss the next steps with the care team. At the same time, you talk with family members. You ease their fears. You organize daily life together.
- You accompany people with severe illnesses and their families through the final phase of life.
- You coordinate and evaluate complex care processes in an interdisciplinary team.
- You advise patients on therapy decisions. You respect their individual wishes.
- You lead professional development. You shape processes in unexpected situations.
- You support families in dealing with difficult symptoms and grief.
- You monitor professional guidelines. You integrate new findings into practice.
Working conditions
You work in inpatient acute or long-term facilities. You work in mobile palliative care services and in private homes. You are often active in palliative wards, consultation services, or hospices.
Where to learn
- OdASanté Nationale Dachorganisation der Arbeitswelt GesundheitSeilerstrasse 22, 3011 Bern
Strengths
- Leadership skills
- Empathy
- Stress resistance
- Communication skills
Trade-offs
- Emotional strain
- Pressure of responsibility
- Shift work
- Setting boundaries
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