Assistant Head Nurse for the Emergency Department (M/F/X) (Ref. 006-26)

With an approach focused on patients and their needs, the Iris Sud Hospitals (present in 4 municipalities in the south of Brussels) and its 2500 employees work to ensure that the entire population of Brussels and its surroundings receives efficient and quality care, multidisciplinary care, while maintaining a real dimension of proximity.

The Iris Sud Hospitals and the CHU Saint-Pierre are undertaking a strategic grouping project aimed at consolidating their stability and boosting their medical partnerships. This project aims to preserve and strengthen the quality of care by offering an even more stimulating environment for health professionals. This collaboration represents a great opportunity to strengthen the excellence of two committed public hospitals, supported by strong ethical values and a constant commitment to public health.

IRIS South Hospitals is looking for,

For the Emergency Department on the Molière Longchamp site (Forest)

A Deputy Head Nurse (m/f/x)

On a permanent contract, full-time or part-time (80%)

What does the job consist of?

As a Deputy Head Nurse, you support the Head Nurse in the day-to-day management of the emergency department and actively contribute to its smooth operation.

As a field professional, you will participate in the overall and qualitative care of patients, in a demanding and constantly changing environment.

In close collaboration with the head nurse, you play a key role in the management of the team. You support, unite and motivate employees thanks to your sense of collaboration, your ability to adapt and your active listening. As a source of proposals, you take initiatives aimed at improving the organisation and quality of care within the unit.

You will contribute to the integration of new team members and the supervision of students, in collaboration with the referring nurse and ICANES. You will be involved in the management of complex situations and conflicts, demonstrating composure and interpersonal skills.

In the absence of the head nurse, you ensure the continuity of the department's activity: work organisation, staff distribution and team coordination.

Your main responsibilities

·      Coach and motivate team members, while identifying their training needs

·      Ensuring the coordination and quality of care provided within the emergency unit

·      Actively participate in the operational organization of the department

·      Be available and flexible in terms of schedules, in line with the requirements of the emergency department

Your manager, your team and you?

·      You will work in collaboration with Tangi Le Houérou, head nurse.

·      You will join a team of about 20 people made up of nurses and reception agents

·      You will reach the emergency department of our Molière Longchamp site located at Rue Marconi 142 in Forest.

How about we talk about you?

Your education

·      You hold a Bachelor's degree in nursing, approved and registered by the Medical Commission of Brabant.

·      You are a SIAMU specialist.

Your experiences and knowledge

·      You have at least 5 years of experience as a nurse and you are looking for a new challenge.

·      You have a good knowledge of Dutch: You are able to understand the patient's needs and communicate with your colleagues

Your skills

·      Team spirit and a strong sense of collaboration: You promote a collaborative and constructive work climate within the unit. You will work in close collaboration with the head nurse and the multidisciplinary teams. You will participate in the working group aimed at improving the coordination and quality of care.

·      Ability to adapt and master complex and stressful situations: You will work with ease in a demanding environment such as the emergency department. You demonstrate composure, discernment and responsiveness in the face of unforeseen situations, peaks in activity and conflict situations.

·      Excellent communication skills: You communicate in a clear, structured and professional manner, both orally and in writing. You ensure effective upward and downward communication. You are able to handle complaints diplomatically, defuse tensions, and write professional reports and documents with rigor.

·      Active listening and human support: Attentive to patients, their families and your colleagues, you demonstrate a great ability to listen and empathize. You are also attentive to the needs, difficulties and development potentials of the team members.

·      Determination, perseverance and initiative: You will make a lasting investment in improving the operation of the unit. In collaboration with the head nurse and the head nurse, you will initiate and manage projects aimed at improving the coordination, quality and safety of care.

The challenge of the position

·      Following the closure of the ICU on the Molière site, the major challenge will be to evolve into a SUS (Specialized Emergency Care) type emergency department which now includes 3 continuous monitoring beds (CCU) and this by accompanying the change with the team in place.

We too have a lot to offer you

·      Type of contract: Permanent contract

·      Working time: 100% (38 hours/week) or 80% (30 hours 24 hours/week)

·      Opening hours: Variable (7am-2.30pm, 9am-8.30pm, 7am-6pm, 12.30pm-8.30pm, 8.15pm-7.15am)

·      Start date: 01/03/2026

We offer you a permanent contract in a dynamic super team.

A series of benefits related to well-being at work:

·      A personalized integration process;

·      A training program that will accompany you throughout your career;

·      A possibility of mobility within the IRIS network;

·      A friendly working atmosphere and a balance between private and professional life;

·      The organization of team buildings;

·      Services that ensure the quality of life at work (organisation of massages and light therapy sessions during working hours, etc.);

·      The opportunity to join a hospital labeled "Ecodynamic Company", a major recognition of our commitment to quality care and sustainable practices

A whole series of fringe benefits:

·      An annual bonus and an attractiveness bonus;

·      A collective social service that offers a whole series of benefits (various bonuses, discounts via benefits at work, holiday stays at attractive prices, etc.);

·      Preferential rates in all hospitals in the IRIS network (for you, your spouse, your dependent ascendants and descendants);

·      Meal vouchers worth 7.30 euros;

·      A contribution to public transport costs of up to 100% for STIB, 80% for SNCB, TEC and DE LIJN and/or a bicycle allowance of €0.35/km (The Molière Longchamp site is accessible by public transport)

·      Language bonus of €150 gross per month, applicable after obtaining the language certificate article 10 or 12 from travaillerpour.be, you will have the opportunity to take Dutch courses free of charge during your working hours;

·      24 days of statutory leave and 5 days of extra-legal leave (+ special leave);

·      Anadditional pension via group insurance;

Remuneration on the basis of the IFIC scales (category 16), with resumption of seniority:

·      Min: €3810.61 (index: 2.1223)

·      Max : 6113,43€ (index 2.1223)

What does the recruitment process look like?

·      A telephone interview with Lucrèce Misonne (recruiter): 30 minutes

·      A first meeting with Nicolas Ottermans (Head of Nurse): 30 minutes

·      Role-playing exercises related to the position as wellas a personality questionnaire to be completed online: 1 hour

·      An interview in the presence of the managers

Want to join us?

Are you interested in joining our great team? Then apply now by completing our online application form before February 8, 2026

For any further information about the position, contact Nicolas Ottermans, Head of Nurse, on 0474/12 47 00

For any other questions, do not hesitate to contact me on 02/739 85 19

Looking forward to reading you,

See you soon!

Lucrèce Misonne

Recruiter