Home Nurse jobs in Zurich typically pay CHF 46–CHF 83 an hour (about CHF 7,950–CHF 14,350 a month full time). Both live-in and live-out positions are offered, with a usual schedule of visits or 8–12 hour shifts. Employers ask for current nursing licence in the country and an identity check. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Zurich.
- Typical pay
- CHF 46–CHF 83
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- CHF 7,950–CHF 14,350
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Sometimes
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- Visits or 8–12 hour shifts
- Open now
- 0
- register to be matched
Open home nurse positions in Zurich
No open position is listed for Zurich today. New home nurse jobs are added as families hire. Register once and we will match you to the next opening near you.
Register as a Home NurseAbout home nurse jobs in Zurich
A home nurse is a licensed nurse who delivers clinical care at home, such as medication management, wound care and post-operative monitoring. In Zurich, these roles are offered by private households across Zurich Metropolitan Area, from busy professional couples to large multi-generation homes.
Zurich is known for banking, insurance, software engineering, and robotics research, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as UBS, Zurich Insurance, Google Zurich, Swiss Re, and ETH Zurich. Zurich hosts Google's largest engineering centre outside the United States and consistently ranks among the world's highest-paying cities.
Main duties
- Assess and record vital signs
- Administer medication and injections
- Dress wounds and prevent infection
- Manage medical equipment at home
- Coordinate with doctors and the family
Home Nurse pay in Zurich
Household incomes in Zurich are shaped by an average local salary of around CHF 112,000, which is why home nurse pay here sits above the Switzerland average. Pay rises with experience, references, live-in flexibility and extra duties such as driving or cooking.
Indicative ranges for 2026 based on local salary levels and published household pay; individual offers vary.
A day as a home nurse
- 8:00Morning routine & medication
- 10:00Mobility & exercise
- 12:30Lunch & hydration
- 14:30Appointments or outing
- 18:00Evening routine & notes
Why work in Zurich?
The local job market is growing at 3.0% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Zurich.
Zurich is often described as “Europe's Highest-Paying Tech and Finance City”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.
Requirements
What families ask for
- Current nursing licence in the country
- Clinical experience relevant to the patient
- Professional references
- Background check
Working in Switzerland
- Right to work in Switzerland: Workers from outside the EU/EFTA face strict quotas, so most household staff hold existing permits or EU/EFTA citizenship.
- Checks: employers usually ask for an identity check, references, a residence and work permit check and, for childcare, a private criminal record extract (Strafregisterauszug).
- Minimum pay: wages must meet the minimum wage set in the standard employment contract for domestic workers.
- Contract: A written contract is strongly recommended and must respect the federal and cantonal standard employment contracts.
Live-in or live-out?
Most home nurse roles in Zurich are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days. Ask whether travel time between homes, evenings or weekends are paid at a higher rate.
How to get hired
- Register
Create your profile with your home nurse experience, availability and references.
- Verification
Complete Switzerland right-to-work and background checks.
- Interview & trial
Meet the family and work a short, paid trial day.
- Contract & start
Agree pay, hours and leave in writing before you start.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a home nurse earn in Zurich?
Home Nurse jobs in Zurich typically pay CHF 46–CHF 83 an hour (about CHF 7,950–CHF 14,350 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in home nurse jobs in Zurich?
Both live-in and live-out positions are offered. Most home nurse roles in Zurich are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days.
What do I need to work as a home nurse in Switzerland?
Employers ask for current nursing licence in the country, clinical experience relevant to the patient and an identity check. You must also have the right to work in Switzerland.
What does a home nurse do day to day?
A home nurse is a licensed nurse who delivers clinical care at home, such as medication management, wound care and post-operative monitoring. Typical duties include assess and record vital signs, administer medication and injections, dress wounds and prevent infection.
How do I apply for home nurse jobs in Zurich on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Zurich hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.
What hours does a home nurse work?
A typical schedule is visits or 8–12 hour shifts. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.