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Job Function:
Human ResourcesJob Sub Function:
Health ServicesJob Category:
ProfessionalAll Job Posting Locations:
Zug, SwitzerlandJob Description:
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Occupational Health Nurse, located in Zug, 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.
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 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 or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (required)
Additional training in Occupational Health, Public Health, or a related discipline (preferred)
Experience and Skills:
Required:
Typically 4-6 years 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 case and vendor management skills
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.
Experience collaborating with HR, EHS, FM (E&PS), and business leaders.
Experience in healthcare, medical device, or life sciences industries.
Exposure managing external occupational health vendors.
Exposure to wellness or preventive health initiatives.
Familiarity with workplace health surveillance, ergonomics, and injury prevention.
Other:
Languages: German required; English proficiency preferred
Travel: Minimal travel expected (up to 5%, within Switzerland)
Certifications: Occupational Health Nurse certification or equivalent (preferred)
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Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and 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 at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.
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Required Skills:
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