Head Nurse for the psychiatry unit (m/f/x) (Ref. 096-26)

Hôpitaux Iris Sud, CHU Saint-Pierre and the Brussels University Hospital (H.U.B) are part of a strategic grouping project for public and university hospitals in Brussels, supported by a favorable opinion from the medical councils. This dynamic strengthens collaboration between teams while consolidating the stability of our institutions and supporting their evolution toward an increasingly integrated and coherent care offering. It provides a genuine opportunity to join a stimulating environment driven by strong values of public service, clinical excellence, and academic distinction.

Hôpitaux IRIS Sud is looking for,

For the Psychiatry Unit

At the Molière Longchamp site

A Head Nurse (m/f/x)

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

Are you passionate about psychiatry and eager to play a key role and act as a driving force in the development and innovation of care?

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

Through multidisciplinary collaboration within our psychiatry unit and in alignment with our nursing department's strategic goals, we are committed to delivering top-tier care combining expertise, competence, creativity, and passion, all while placing the patient front and center with a distinctive human touch. Innovation is our driving force, and every day we redefine care standards together.

Every team member contributes not only their expertise, but also their warmth and empathy to the department. We take pride in cultivating a pleasant working atmosphere and a strong, lasting team spirit.

In addition to our existing unit, we are thrilled to announce the launch and ongoing development of a psychiatric day hospital. This represents a unique opportunity to contribute to the history and growth of these two essential pillars of our institution.

As Head Nurse, you will play a central role in team coordination, implementing best clinical practices, and developing strategies to meet the evolving needs of our patients. You will thrive in a work environment where staff are motivated and creative, ready to tackle challenges with commitment and dedication.

You will also have the opportunity to actively participate as a key player in building an ambitious and innovative institutional project.

What does the job involve?

As Head Nurse, you act as a key liaison between management and field teams. You ensure optimal organizational, material, and logistical management of the psychiatry unit to guarantee quality patient care. On a daily basis, you coordinate the department's operations by managing the nursing team and organizing work (tracking attendance, managing orders and stock, etc.).

·      Optimize the department based on available resources

·      Ensure the harmonious operation of the nursing team so that everyone can fulfill their mission optimally

·      Evaluate the team and participate in its continuous training

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

·      Guarantee comprehensive patient care processes and keep them updated

·      Collaborate on the development of nursing policy and ensure its implementation

·      Support institutional projects

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

·      Supervise students in collaboration with the reference nurse and the ICANES

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

What about you?

Your education:

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

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

·      You have completed or are completing a specialization in mental health and psychiatry

Your experience:

·      You have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a nurse and already have experience in psychiatry

·      Initial experience in team management is a genuine asset.

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

Your skills:

·      Leadership: You manage the department by guiding the nursing team and embodying HIS's values.

·      Communication: You communicate fluently, enabling upward and downward communication within the team and with various healthcare professionals (physicians, anesthetists, surgeons, etc.)

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

·      Anticipation and initiative: You anticipate staffing needs for the coming months and adjust accordingly.

·      Sense of priorities and ability to make effective and efficient decisions: To ensure continuity of care.

·     Team spirit: You enjoy teamwork and possess a strong sense of collaboration. You follow up with your management and the physician while providing direction and instructions to your team members.

·   Conflict management and redirection: You act on the front line in managing conflicts within your team and know how to take necessary measures.

What we offer you

·      Contract type: Permanent

·      Working hours: 100% (38h/week)

·      Schedule: Monday to Friday morning + on-call duties

·      Start date: Depending on the selected candidate

A range of benefits focused on well-being at work:

·      A personalized onboarding path;

·      A training program to support you throughout your career;

·      Opportunities for mobility within the IRIS network;

·      A friendly working atmosphere and work-life balance;

·      Team building events;

·      Services focused on quality of work-life (massages organized during working hours, etc.);

·      The opportunity to join a hospital certified as an "Ecodynamic Enterprise", major recognition of our commitment to quality care and sustainable practices

A wide range of extra-legal benefits:

·      An attractiveness bonus;

·      A collective social service offering various benefits (various bonuses, discounts via benefits at work, reasonably priced holiday stays, etc.);

·      Preferential rates in all hospitals within the IRIS + Erasme network (for you, your spouse, and dependent ascendants and descendants); & other benefits with our various partners

·      Meal vouchers worth €7.30;

·      100% reimbursement for public transport costs 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 Article 10 or 12 language certificate from Selor (workingforthebe.be), with the opportunity to take free Dutch group classes during working hours);

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

·      Supplementary pension via group insurance;

·      A telephone subscription;

Remuneration based on IFIC scales (category 17), indexed, with recognition of seniority:

·      Min: €4,268.54

·      Max: €6,553.87

What does the recruitment process look like?

·      Telephone interview with Lucrèce, recruiter: 45 minutes

·      Managerial skills assessment: 60 minutes

·      Selection interview with line management: 60 minutes.

Want to join us?

Interested in joining our amazing team? Apply now by filling out our online application form until November 6, 2026

For any further information regarding the position, contact Noureddine Rafiaa at 02/348 52 74

For any other questions, feel free to contact me at 02/7398760

Nancy Naveau

Recruiter