Nurse for the internal medicine unit - Stroke (Ref 149-26)

Hôpitaux Iris Sud, CHU Saint-Pierre and the Brussels University Hospital (H.U.B) are part of a strategic group of public and university hospital facilities in Brussels, supported by a favorable opinion from the medical councils. This momentum strengthens cooperation between teams while consolidating the stability of our institutions and supporting their evolution toward an increasingly integrated and cohesive care offering. It is a genuine opportunity to join a stimulating environment driven by strong values of public service, as well as clinical and academic excellence.

     Hôpitaux IRIS Sud is looking for,

For the Internal Medicine – Stroke Unit department at the Etterbeek-Ixelles site,

A Nurse (m/f/x)

For a full-time or part-time (80%) fixed-term contract 

Why we are hiring

Within Hôpitaux Iris Sud, we emphasize the opportunity to develop and grow through training. On this occasion, several of our employees are participating in the "Project 600" (= healthcare assistant or nurse training program specifically intended for workers in the public healthcare sector). Therefore, we are hiring 2 nurses to strengthen our T12 team.

What pathologies are treated at T12?

Our T12 unit is an internal medicine unit that also includes a stroke unit to optimize the care of stroke patients. Patients, whether or not they have been treated with thrombolysis in the emergency department, are transferred to this specialized cerebrovascular unit. They benefit from enhanced continuous monitoring and specialized, tailored care.

As a stroke unit nurse, you will join a multidisciplinary team within our NVC (neuro-cardio-vascular) pole. Currently, our stroke unit comprises 4 beds equipped with monitors and a central parameter reading station.

What the job entails

As a nurse at T12, you provide general and specific nursing care. On some days, you are assigned to the internal medicine side, which comprises 22 beds:

·      Provide patient care: technical nursing procedures, parameter monitoring, preparation of medications according to medical prescriptions, assisting the doctor, hygiene and comfort care, etc.

·      Ensure quality follow-up: record patient data, parameters, and procedures performed (e.g., Di-RHM), participate in shift reports, participate in organizing and restocking the various areas of the unit, etc.

·      Inform, support, and accompany patients and their loved ones

On other days, you are assigned to the stroke unit, where you provide close monitoring for stroke patients to restore or stabilize their health status.

·      Accompany the patient throughout their care pathway: from admission to discharge from the stroke unit, including support during various examinations (CT scan, thrombolysis, etc.).

·      Provide specific patient care (in addition to standard care): take parameters every fifteen minutes during the first few hours, perform neurological score assessments, etc.

Your manager, your team, and your environment

·      You will be supervised by Patricia Blondelet, Head Nurse, and Amandine Sion, Assistant Head Nurse

·      The unit consists of 18 nurses, 3 healthcare assistants, 1 logistics assistant, and 1 administrative staff member.

·      You will work at the Etterbeek-Ixelles site in Ixelles

What you will love about this role

·      Versatility: You will have the opportunity to manage a wide variety of pathologies and intervene in diverse clinical situations that will stimulate your daily practice.

·      Skill diversification: You will be able to develop advanced technical and interpersonal skills (neurological monitoring, post-stroke care, patient education, etc.).

·      Team spirit: You will join a stable, close-knit team where a good-natured atmosphere prevails (last-minute replacements, schedule arrangements, good jokes, etc.). A positive work environment that makes a daily difference.

What about you?

Your education

·      You hold a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (Graduat) endorsed and registered by the Medical Commission of Brabant.

·      You have completed stroke training or commit to taking it.

Your experience and knowledge

·      You already have experience or are looking for a first or new experience.

·      Experience in neurology or cardiology is an asset.

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

Your skills

·      You are able to remain calm even during critical situations. Keeping a cool head allows you to act efficiently and prioritize quickly without compromising care quality or communication.

·      You know how to manage your time and priorities to ensure optimal patient follow-up.

·      You are able to analyze, propose, and collaborate actively. Exchanging ideas, listening, and co-construction are an integral part of daily life at T12.

We also have a lot to offer you

·      Contract type: 1-year fixed-term contract

·      Working time: 100% (38 hours/week) or 80% (30h24/week)

·      Schedule: Between 7:00 AM and 8:30 PM. For the stroke unit, shifts run from 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM. The night team consists of 2 permanent nurses.

·      Start date: Variable depending on the availability of selected candidates.

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

·      A personalized onboarding program;

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

·      Mobility opportunities within the IRIS network;

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

·      Organization of team buildings;

·      Services focusing on quality of life at work (organization of massages and light therapy sessions 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 whole series of extra-legal benefits:

·      An attractiveness bonus;

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

·      Preferential rates in all IRIS network hospitals as well as Erasme (for you, your spouse, your ascendants, and dependents in your care);

·      Meal vouchers with a value of €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 travaillerpour.be; you will have the opportunity to take free Dutch lessons during working hours;

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

·      Supplementary pension via group insurance;

Remuneration based on IFIC scales (50% category 14 and 50% category 15), with seniority recognition:

·      Min: €3,379.86 (index: 2.1647)

·      Max: €5,339.19 (index: 2.1647)

What the recruitment process looks like

• Telephone exchange with Lucrèce Misonne (Recruiter): 30 minutes
• Interview with Amandine Sion (Assistant Head Nurse), Anne Regnier (Head Nurse), and Lucrèce Misonne (Recruiter): 45 minutes

Want to join us?

Apply up to and including October 31, 2026, by filling out our online application form.

How to contact us?

For any additional information related to the position, contact Anne Regnier, Head Nurse, at 0499 86 89 46.

For any other questions, contact Lucrèce Misonne at 02/739 85 19