Long-term careTemporaryNew
Fachperson Gesundheit EFZ
Take Care Recruiting AG
Aarau, Aargau60 – 100 %
Salary on request2 days ago
1 Open positions · 2026
Nursing jobs in Aargau
Aargau is the underrated nursing market between Zurich, Basel and Lucerne: cantonal-hospital sites, rehab clinics, psychiatry and an above-average number of long-term institutions — with shorter commutes and lower rents than the centres. Ideal for combining big-city pay with country air.
Aargau works not as one labour market but as four: the Fricktal looks to Basel, Baden and the Limmat valley to Zurich, the Freiamt to Zug and Lucerne, the Zofingen area to Olten. Where you live shapes your commute more than which canton signs your contract. And what that institution mix means for your file: postings here ask for gerontopsychiatry, RAI assessment and dementia experience more often than another acute-care certificate.
Open positions (1)
View all 5 jobsSalary: what to expect
| Role | Entry | Experienced (5+ yrs) | Senior / specialised |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (HF/FH) | CHF 6'000 – 6'400 | CHF 6'500 – 7'500 | CHF 7'300 – 8'500 |
| Healthcare assistant FaGe (EFZ) | CHF 4'500 – 4'900 | CHF 5'000 – 5'500 | CHF 5'300 – 6'000 |
All figures in CHF gross per month, 13 monthly salaries, full-time equivalent.
Frequent questions
Do nurses earn less in Aargau than in Zurich or Basel?
The national band for registered nurses (HF/FH) runs from CHF 6,000–6,400 at entry to CHF 7,300–8,500 with a specialisation, gross per month across 13 salaries. Zurich, Basel-Stadt, Geneva and Zug pay at the top of it, Aargau institutions usually below. Whether the gap is worth commuting for depends on rent, travel pass and allowances: Baden is a quarter-hour train ride from Zurich, Rheinfelden the same from Basel.
How much German do I need for a nursing job in Aargau?
Aargau is German-speaking. For many long-term care, Spitex (home care) and basic-care roles a solid B1 gets you started; specialist responsibility and acute wards generally expect B2. Budget for dialect too: residents speak Swiss German, and understanding it matters more than speaking it. Recognition of a foreign diploma runs separately, through the SRK (Swiss Red Cross) and the NAREG register.
Do I need a car for Spitex work in Aargau?
In the rural districts — Freiamt, Zurzibiet, Seetal, upper Fricktal — almost always: a category B driving licence appears in nearly every posting, and the organisation normally provides the vehicle. In Aarau, Baden and Wettingen, teams also work by e-bike or public transport. The national band for home-care nurses starts at CHF 6,200–6,600 gross per month (×13), mostly on day shifts.
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