Associate Occupational Nurse.

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medtronic Incentive Plan

Job summary

Medtronic seeks a Registered Nurse to provide on-site occupational health services, first aid, and health program management at the Tolochenaz site in Vaud, Switzerland. The role supports employee wellbeing, safe return-to-work, and operational effectiveness.

Applicants should have a Swiss-recognized nursing qualification, a Canton Vaud license, and at least 3 years in occupational health or industrial settings. English proficiency is beneficial for international staff.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse qualification with Swiss recognition or equivalent.
• Licence to practice in the Canton of Vaud is required.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience, preferably in occupational health or industrial settings.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing services and first aid to employees or visitors at work facilities.
• Manages health programs such as workers' compensation, long-term disability, and wellness programs.
• Maintains treated-person records, prepares accident reports, and educates on health topics.

Skills

RN (Registered Nurse)

Advanced English

Education

Registered Nurse qualification (Swiss Red Cross recognition)

Licence to practice in Canton Vaud

Job description

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

• 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).

Company Culture and Mission

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary. We change lives. Each team member, each day, helps to improve and redefine how the world treats the most pressing health conditions, from heart disease to diabetes. Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people. That’s who we are. Working alongside one another, we use science, medicine, and a profound understanding of the human body to build extraordinary technologies that can transform lives. We build extraordinary solutions as one team. With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way. And we deliver results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough. This life-changing career is yours to engineer. By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you will… Build a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world Grow a career reflective of your passion and abilities Connect to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life-long learning These commitments set our team apart from the rest: Experiences that put people first. Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career-building resources you need. Life-transforming technologies. No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives. What we build empowers patients to live life on their terms. Better outcomes for our world. Here, it’s about more than the bottom line. Our Mission to improve human welfare drives us. We advance healthcare, society, and equity with every design, inside and outside our walls. Insight-driven care. Fresh viewpoints. Cutting-edge AI, data, and automation. You're shaping the future of healthcare technology and defining the next generation of breakthroughs in care.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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