Associate Occupational Nurse.

Medtronic; Lausanne; On-site; CHF 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medtronic Incentive Plan

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Medtronic seeks a Registered Nurse for Occupational Health at the Tolochenaz site in Switzerland. You will ensure continuity of occupational health services, manage cases, and monitor absenteeism to protect employee wellbeing and maintain operations.

Require RN qualification with Canton Vaud license, CAS in Occupational Health, 3+ years' experience, knowledge of Swiss health regulations and social insurance, and strong English for international staff.

Qualifications

• RN qualification required, Swiss Canton Vaud license to practice.
• CAS in Occupational Health required.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in occupational health or industrial settings.
• Strong knowledge of Swiss occupational health regulations and social insurance systems.
• Good communication and teamwork; advanced English for international staff.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing and first aid to employees at work facilities.
• Manages health programs such as workers' compensation and wellness.
• Maintains treatment records and prepares accident reports.
• Disseminates health education and dispenses meds as appropriate.
• Collaborates with medical professionals and occupational health team.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Autonomous working

English proficiency

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) qualification

CAS in Occupational Health

Job description

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first - developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the Life

This role is critical to our organisation as it ensures the continuity of Occupational Health services, effective case management, and absenteeism monitoring, all of which are essential to protecting employee wellbeing, supporting a safe return to work, and maintaining operational effectiveness at the Tolochenaz site

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Provides nursing services and first aid to employees or persons who become ill or injured at work facilities and industrial plants.
• Administers health management programs such as workers' compensation, long-term disability, and wellness programs.
• Maintains record of persons treated; prepares accident reports; provides health education information; dispenses standard drugs and medicines such as aspirin and cough or cold tablets; refers contagious diseases or serious injuries to company or employee's physician.
• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN).
• May work with industrial toxicology and/or hygienists to recognize environmental factors and/or stresses in or from the workplace that may cause sickness, impaired health, or discomfort among the workers.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• Registered Nurse qualification (Swiss Red Cross recognition required for foreign diplomas) and licence to practice in the Canton of Vaud.
• CAS in Occupational Health.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience, preferably in occupational health or an industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of Swiss occupational health regulations, labour law, health protection, and social insurance systems (LAA, AI, APG, etc.).
• Good understanding of the healthcare network and medico-social resources in the Canton of Vaud.
• Proven training, communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, and autonomous working skills, with advanced English proficiency for supporting international employees and delivering training sessions.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package

A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Pay range / Rango salarial / Intervalo salarial /Fascia retributiva / Tranche de salaire / Gehaltsband / Salaribereik: Switzerland: 89,200.00 CHF - 133,800.00 CHF | The final salary within this range will be determined based on objective, job-related criteria, including relevant experience, skills and qualifications, in accordance with our compensation framework.

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).