Occupational Health Nurse

About the role

DePuy Synthes is recruiting an Occupational Health Nurse in Zuchwil, Switzerland. The nurse supports the health, safety and well-being of employees through on-site occupational health services, providing clinical care, health surveillance and case management while ensuring compliance with occupational health regulations and company standards. The role also gives regional support as needed.

Key responsibilities

• Provide occupational health nursing services, including assessment, triage and first-line clinical care for employee health concerns.
• Support management of occupational health vendor relationships and healthcare providers to ensure service quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Manage work-related injury and illness cases, including treatment coordination, documentation and return-to-work support.
• Support health surveillance programs, medical monitoring, psychosocial risk assessments and compliance with occupational health requirements.
• Maintain accurate, confidential employee medical records in line with privacy regulations and company policies.
• Partner with EHS, FM (E&PS), HR and business leaders to identify, assess and mitigate workplace health risks.
• Deliver employee education on occupational health, safety and wellness, and take part in incident investigations with recommendations for preventive or corrective actions.

Required profile

• Nursing diploma or Bachelor's degree in Nursing (required).
• Typically 4-6 years of experience in occupational health, employee health or clinical nursing roles.
• Valid nursing license/registration in Switzerland.
• German required; English proficiency preferred.
• Minimal travel expected (up to 5% within Switzerland).
• Occupational Health Nurse certification or equivalent preferred.

Required skills

• Knowledge of occupational health regulations, clinical best practices and employee health programs.
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation and case and vendor management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive medical information with discretion and confidentiality.
• Preferred: experience in manufacturing or regulated environments, with HR, EHS and FM (E&PS) partners, and familiarity with workplace health surveillance, ergonomics and injury prevention.