Occ Health Nurse

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Zuchwil; On-site; CHF 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson DePuy Synthes in Zuchwil, Switzerland is recruiting an Occupational Health Nurse to support the health, safety, and well-being of employees. The role covers on-site clinical care, health surveillance, case management, and regulatory compliance in a manufacturing setting.

You will partner with EHS, HR, and business leaders to identify and mitigate workplace health risks while delivering education on health and wellness topics. Travel minimal up to 5% within Switzerland.

Qualifications

• Nursing diploma or Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.
• Swiss nursing license/registration is required.
• Typically 4–6 years of experience in occupational health, employee health, or clinical nursing roles.
• Knowledge of occupational health regulations and employee health programs.
• Strong documentation and case management skills are needed.
• Good communication and discretion are essential, with German language proficiency required and English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational health nursing services, including assessment and first-line clinical care.
• Manage health surveillance programs and medical monitoring.
• Coordinate with external OH vendors and healthcare providers.
• Maintain confidential employee medical records in compliance with privacy rules.
• Support return-to-work and case management processes.
• Collaborate with EHS, HR, and business leaders to mitigate health risks.
• Promote Credo values in interactions with employees and management.

Skills

Nursing experience

Nursing license

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Communications

Confidentiality

Vendor management

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions are personal.Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.Learn more at jnj.com.

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Human Resources

Job Sub Function:

Health Services

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Zuchwil, Switzerland

Job Description:

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Occupational Health Nurse, located in Zuchwil, Switzerland.

The Occupational Health (OH) Nurse supports the health, safety, and well-being of employees by delivering on-site occupational health services for DePuy Synthes in Switzerland and provide regional support as needed. This role provides clinical care, health surveillance, and case management while ensuring compliance with occupational health regulations and company standards. The position plays a vital role in maintaining a safe work environment, supporting employee well-being, and enabling business continuity in a regulated manufacturing environment.

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 accordance with privacy regulations and company policies.

• Partnerwith EHS, FM (E&PS), HR, and business leaders toidentify, assess and mitigate workplace health risks.

• Deliver employee education on occupational health, safety, and wellness topics.

• Participate in incident investigations and recommend preventive or corrective actions related to employee health.

• Promote DePuy Synthes and Johnson & Johnson Credo values in all employee and clinical interactions.

Qualifications

Education:

• Nursing diploma orBachelor’s degree in Nursing(required)

• Additionaltraining in Occupational Health, Public Health, or a related discipline (preferred)

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• Typically4-6years of experience in occupational health, employee health, or clinical nursing roles

• Valid nursing license/registration in Switzerland

• Knowledge of occupational health regulations, clinical best practices, and employee health programs

• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and caseandvendormanagementskills

• Ability to manage sensitive medical information with discretion and confidentiality

• Effective communication skills to work with employees, leaders, and cross‑functional partners

Preferred:

• Experience supporting occupational health in manufacturing or regulated environments.

• Experiencecollaborating with HR, EHS, FM (E&PS), and business leaders.

• Experience in healthcare, medicaldevice, or life sciences industries.

• Exposuremanaging external occupational health vendors.

• Exposure towellness or preventive health initiatives.

• Familiarity with workplace health surveillance, ergonomics, and injury prevention.

Other:

• Languages: Germanrequired; Englishproficiencypreferred

• Travel: Minimal travel expected (up to 5%, within Switzerland)

• Certifications: Occupational Health Nurse certification or equivalent (preferred)

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness,careerand life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate ourOrthopaedicsbusiness toestablisha standaloneorthopaedicscompany, operating as DePuySynthes. The process of the planned separation isanticipatedto be completed within 18 to24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may berequired, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it isanticipatedthat, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuySynthesand your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes atan appropriate timeand subject to any necessary consultation processes.

Johnson & Johnsonis an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal,stateor local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who areprotectedveterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGSto be directed to your accommodation resource.

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Required Skills:

Administrative Support, Business Behavior, Communication, Document Management, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Healthcare EDI, Healthcare Management, Health Care Regulation, Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA), HR Strategic Management, Issue Escalation, Medical Billing, Organizing, Problem Solving, Service Excellence, Service Models, Talent Management

Preferred Skills:

Administrative Support, Business Behavior, Communication, Document Management, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Healthcare EDI, Healthcare Management, Health Care Regulation, Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA), HR Strategic Management, Issue Escalation, Medical Billing, Organizing, Problem Solving, Service Excellence, Service Models, Talent Management