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 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 is a genuine opportunity to join a stimulating environment driven by strong values of public service, clinical and academic excellence.

     Hôpitaux IRIS Sud are 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 are we recruiting?

Within our Hôpitaux Iris Sud, we emphasize the opportunity to develop and progress by following training courses. On this occasion, several of our employees are participating in the 600 project (= healthcare assistant or nurse training project specifically intended for workers in the public healthcare sector). Therefore, we are recruiting 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 management of stroke patients. Patients, whether or not they have received thrombolysis in the emergency department, are transferred to this specialized cerebrovascular unit. They benefit from enhanced continuous monitoring and specialized, adapted 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 parameter reading central station.

What does the job involve?

As a T12 nurse, 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, monitoring parameters, preparing medications according to medical prescriptions, assisting the doctor, hygiene and comfort care, etc.

·      Ensure quality follow-up: record patient data, parameters, and performed procedures (e.g., Di-RHM), participate in 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 in order to restore or stabilize their state of health.

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

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

Your manager, your team, and your environment

·      You will be supervised by Patricia Blondelet, head nurse, and Amandine Sion, deputy 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 and close-knit team where a good mood prevails (last-minute replacements, schedule arrangements, good jokes, etc.). A positive working atmosphere that makes a difference every day.

What about you?

Your training

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

·      You have completed your stroke training or commit to following 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 clear head allows you to act effectively and prioritize quickly without losing quality in care 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. The exchange of ideas, listening, and co-construction are an integral part of daily life at T12.

We also have a lot to offer you

·      Contract type: Fixed-term contract for a duration of 1 year

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

·      Schedules: Between 7:00 AM and 8:30 PM. For the stroke unit, shift 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 series of benefits related to well-being at work:

·      A personalized onboarding path;

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

·      Possibility of mobility within the IRIS network;

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

·      Organization of team buildings;

·      Services ensuring quality of life at work (organization of massages and light therapy sessions during working hours, etc.);

·      The opportunity to join a hospital labeled "Ecodynamic Enterprise", a 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 a range of benefits (various bonuses, discounts via benefits at work, attractive holiday stays, etc.);

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

·      Meal vouchers with a value of €7.30;

·      A 100% contribution to 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 classes during your working hours;

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

·      A 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 does the recruitment process look like?

• Telephone exchange with Lucrèce Misonne (Recruiter): 30 minutes
• Interview with Amandine Sion (Deputy 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 completing our online application form

How to contact us?

For any further 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