Company
Why We Built Carewell: Swiss Clinics Still Fill Shifts by Phone
Lena Brunner spent a decade in Swiss hospital workforce administration before co-founding Carewell. This is the problem she could not stop thinking about.
Shifts Journal
Swiss healthcare staffing, unpacked
Perspectives on ward staffing, freelance nursing in Switzerland, and how matching technology is changing how shifts get filled.
For Clinics
How Swiss Clinics Fill Nurse Shift Gaps in Under 10 Minutes
Ward coordinators in Zurich spent an average of 2.5 hours per gap working a phone list. Here is how three pilot clinics reduced that to under 10 minutes per shift.
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For Nurses
Flexible Scheduling Reduces Nurse Burnout. The Data Shows Why.
Nurses who control their own schedule report significantly lower levels of occupational stress. On-demand shift platforms are a structural response to a structural problem.
For Clinics
Agency vs. Platform: What Swiss Clinics Pay Per Temporary Nurse
Staffing agencies in Switzerland typically charge 18 to 25 percent above nurse hourly rates. We break down what that costs per shift type and what the alternative actually looks like.
For Clinics
Overnight Shift Coverage Is the Hardest Problem in Ward Staffing
Night shifts see 3x higher cancellation rates than day shifts in Swiss hospital data. Here is how real-time availability matching addresses the gap.
Platform
How Carewell Verifies Swiss Nurse Credentials Before the First Shift
SRK/ASI registration, specialty certifications, and language requirements all factor into Carewell's verification process. Here is what gets checked and how long it takes.
Platform
What AI Actually Does When Matching a Nurse to a Shift
Matching is not just availability. The system reads specialty certifications, ward type compatibility, clinic location, and nurse travel range simultaneously. Here is how those signals combine.
For Nurses
Freelance Nursing in Switzerland: Building a Career Around Flexible Shifts
More Swiss nurses are choosing flexible schedules over fixed contracts. Here is what that looks like in practice and how a shift platform makes it financially viable.
Industry
Swiss Healthcare Staffing in 2026: Three Trends Ward Managers Should Know
Nursing vacancy rates, cross-canton mobility, and gig-model adoption are reshaping how Swiss hospitals approach temporary staffing. Here is what the numbers show.
For Clinics
The Ward Manager Shift Planning Problem (and Why Software Alone Does Not Solve It)
Scheduling tools automate the roster. But when a nurse calls in sick at 6am, the roster is irrelevant. You need a staffing response, not a display.
For Clinics
What a Single Unfilled Nursing Shift Actually Costs a Clinic
Beyond the direct agency fee, unfilled shifts generate overtime costs, care continuity risks, and staff morale impacts. We break down the full cost picture.
For Nurses
Getting Started as a Freelance Nurse in Switzerland: Requirements and Earnings
SRK registration, tax considerations, and what hourly rates look like across Zurich, Basel, and Bern. A practical guide for nurses considering the shift to flexible work.