What does a Palliative Care Nurse do?

You care for seriously ill people in their final phase.

What education does Palliative Care Nurse require?

College of Higher Education (48 months)

How much does a Palliative Care Nurse earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 68'000, mid ~CHF CHF 82'000 per year (approximate).

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Palliative Care Nurse

Health & Medicine

Palliative care nurses accompany seriously ill and dying people in the final phase of their lives. They alleviate pain and symptoms, support relatives and work in interdisciplinary teams. The work demands high emotional resilience, empathy and professional skill.

Entry

~CHF 68'000

CHF 5'667/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 82'000

CHF 6'833/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 98'000

CHF 8'167/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelCollege of Higher Education

Duration48 months

Your path to Palliative Care Nurse

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Secondary School

You are here

Apprenticeship (EFZ)

Basic training first

3–4 years

Work Experience

Gain experience

1–2 years

College of Higher Education

Advanced specialization

2–3 years

Career Start

HF Diploma

Starting salary: CHF 68'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics3/10

🔬 Science5/10

💻 IT4/10

🔧 Manual5/10

🎨 Artistic1/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance4/10

🎨 Creativity5/10

🤝 Social Contact10/10

💪 Physical Demands7/10

📈 Career Growth5/10

🔮 Future Outlook8/10

🔥 Demand (current)8/10

✨ AI Risk1/10

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