Occupational Health Nurse

About the role

DePuy Synthes is recruiting an Occupational Health Nurse based in Zuchwil, Switzerland. The nurse delivers on-site occupational health services for DePuy Synthes in Switzerland and provides regional support, covering clinical care, health surveillance and case management while complying with occupational health regulations and company standards. The role helps maintain a safe work environment and supports business continuity in a regulated manufacturing setting.

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 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.
• Work 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.

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).
• Preferred: occupational health nurse certification or equivalent.

Required skills

• Knowledge of occupational health regulations, clinical best practices and employee health programs.
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, case and vendor management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive medical information discreetly and confidentially.
• Preferred: experience in manufacturing or regulated environments, with HR, EHS and FM partners, and in healthcare, medical device or life sciences.