Head nurse for the psychiatric unit (m/f/x) (Ref. 096-26)

The Iris Sud Hospitals, the Saint-Pierre University Hospital and the Brussels University Hospital (H.U.B) are part of a project for a strategic grouping of public and university hospitals in Brussels, supported by a favourable opinion from the medical councils. This dynamic strengthens collaboration between teams, while consolidating the stability of our establishments and supporting their evolution towards an ever more integrated and coherent care offer. It is a real opportunity to join a stimulating environment, driven by strong values of public service, clinical and academic excellence.

IRIS South Hospitals is looking for,

For the Psychiatry Unit

On the website of Molière Longchamp

A Head Nurse (m/f/x)

Under a full-time permanent contract (38 hours/week)

Are you passionate about psychiatry and eager to play a key role and be a real player in the development and innovation of care?

Join us at the Iris Sud Hospitals, on the Molière Longchamp site, where a 30-bed psychiatry unit offers not only the opportunity to expand its capabilities, but also immense potential to explore.

Through multidisciplinary collaboration within our psychiatry unit and in alignment with our strategic focus as a care department, we are committed to providing top-notch care, combining expertise, competence, creativity and passion, all while putting the patient first with a distinctive human touch. Innovation is our driving force and every day, we redefine the standards of care together.

Each member of the team brings not only their expertise, but also their warmth and empathy to the service. We pride ourselves on cultivating a pleasant atmosphere and a strong and lasting team spirit.

In addition to our existing unit, we are excited to announce the initiation and ongoing development of a psychiatric day hospital. This represents a real opportunity to be able to contribute to the history and growth of these two essential pillars of our institution.

As a Nurse Head of Unit, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating teams, implementing clinical best practices, developing and strategizing to meet the evolving needs of our patients. You will benefit from a work environment where staff are motivated and creative, ready to take on challenges with commitment and dedication.

Also, you will have the opportunity to actively participate as a main player in the construction of an ambitious and innovative institutional project.

What does the job consist of?

As a head nurse, you play a key role as an interface between management and the field teams. You will ensure optimal organisational, material and logistical management of the psychiatry unit in order to guarantee quality patient care. On a daily basis, you coordinate the operation of the department by managing the care team and organizing work (monitoring attendance, managing orders and stocks, etc.).

·      Optimize the service according to the available resources

·      To ensure the harmonious functioning of the care team so that everyone can fulfill their mission in an optimal way

·      Evaluate the team and participate in its continuous training

·      Ensure coordination with the multidisciplinary team (doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, social workers, dieticians, etc.)

·      Guarantee the processes of global patient care and their updating

·      Collaborate in the development of nursing policy and ensure its application

·      Supporting institutional projects

·      Participate in the recruitment of nurses and the integration of new members of your team.

·      Supervise students in collaboration with the referring nurse and ICANES

You will work in close collaboration with the multidisciplinary team: doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and social workers.

How about we talk about you?

Your training:

·      You are in possession of a bachelor's degree in nursing stamped and registered by the Brabant Medical Commission.

·      You have completed additional training related to the management of a team (executive school or Master's degree). If you are in training and have already passed the first year of the executive school or the Master's degree, you can also apply.

·      You have completed the specialization in mental health and psychiatry

Your experience :

·      You have at least 5 years of experience as a nurse and you already have geriatric experience.

·      A first experience in team management is a real asset.

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

Your skills :

·      Leadership: You will manage the service by guiding the care team and being the guarantor of HIS' values.

·      Communication: You communicate easily, which allows you to ensure upward and downward communication within the team and with the various health professionals (doctors, anesthesiologists, surgeons, etc.)

·      Assertiveness: You will propose organizational improvements and changes to schedule schedules to optimize the service, in collaboration with the assistant to the director.

·      Ability to anticipate and take initiative: You anticipate staffing needs for the coming months and adjust as needed.

·      Sense of priorities and ability to make effective and efficient decisions: In order to guarantee continuity of care.

·      Team spirit: You like to work in a team and you have a sense of collaboration. You follow up with your superiors and the doctor and you give indications and instructions to the members of your team.

·      Conflict management and reframing : You are on the front line in conflict management within your team. You know how to take the necessary measures.

What do we offer you?

·      Type of contract: Permanent contract

·      Working time: 100% (38h/week)

·      Opening hours: Monday to Friday am + on-call duty

·      Start date: 01/09/2026

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 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 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 + Erasmus network (for you, your spouse, your ascendants and descendants at your expense);

·      Meal vouchers worth 7.30 euros;

·      A contribution to public transport costs of 100% for STIB, 80% for SNCB, TEC and DE LIJN and/or a bicycle allowance of €0.36/km

·      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 group Dutch lessons 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;

·      A telephone subscription;

Remuneration on the basis of the IFIC scales (category 17), with resumption of seniority:

·      Min: 4268.54 € (index: 2.1647)

·      Max : 6553.87€ (index : 2.1647)

What does the recruitment process look like?

·      Telephone interview with Lucrèce, recruiter: 45 minutes

·      Maternity skills assessment with Lucrèce, recruiter: 60 minutes

·      Selection interview with hierarchical line: 60 minutes.

 Want to join us?

Are you interested in joining our great team? Then apply now by completing our online application form until August 16, 2026

For any further information about the position, contact Noureddine Rafiaa on 02/348 52 74

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

Lucretius

Recruiter