Occupational Health Nurse (OHN)

Job description

Occupational Health Nurse (OHN)

“I want the chance to stand out while being part of something outstanding”

Nespresso HQ, Lausanne, Switzerland
Undefined period of time, act rate 20-30%

deadline for application – 02.03.2018.

The Nestlé Nespresso SA Company is the fastest growing operating unit of the Nestlé Group, the world's leading food, beverage, nutrition and Wellness Company.
While benefiting from Nestlé's expertise, Nestlé Nespresso is a strategic business unit in its own right, with overall responsibility for its research and development, the supply of its raw materials as well as the production and the marketing of its premium coffee products.

Nestlé Nespresso S.A. pioneered the portioned coffee market to provide the very highest quality coffees that could be enjoyed in the comfort of consumers' own homes and also savored at out-of-home locations, such as restaurants, hotels, offices and luxury retail businesses.

We are currently looking for an Occupational Health Nurse; the primary responsibility is to facilitate appropriate and timely health care with the focus on employee return-to-work and the return to maximum functionality. The OHN utilizes evidence-based guidelines and employs best practices that require early intervention and setting of realistic expectations for recovery and return to work.

Key responsibilities

· Offer consultation to employees who experience health issues and whose illness is related or has an impact on the work, at the request of the person concerned, the Line Manager or Human Resources
· Provide support to the injured/ill worker during the recovery process: information and education to improve the employee's knowledge about their health and self-care, understanding of the health care treatment plan and process with the goal of safe return to work
· Provide advice to employees regarding the prevention of health-issues, such as burn-out and RSI
· Ensure the medical follow-up of long-term absences and of situations ‘at risk' in partnership with all stakeholders. Identify and analyze needs, encourage resources and set goals
· Liaise with the employee's doctor (with appropriate consent) when information is required.
· Make recommendations, when required, on measures to assist the employee to return to work following illness/accident absence as quickly and safely as possible
· Coordinate the return of the employee with the Line Manager and Human Resources. Give continuing support to employee upon their return to work following long absence
· Participate in workplace rehabilitation to facilitate a timely and safe return to normal duties following injury or illness
· Make recommendations, when required, on measures to adapt the work conditions for pregnant women, as some activities and/or jobs can pose risks for them
· Provide updates on a regular basis to the Line Manager and Human Resources to allow them to plan the business imperatives and deliverables, and reassign tasks if required during long-term absences
· Advise Line Managers, Human Resources and employees on any areas related to health problems that may be affecting employment
· In close collaboration with the referring physician, provide travel medicine consultations for staff traveling on mission, including counseling, vaccination, malaria prophylaxis and other personal protective measures
· Organize flu vaccination for all employees
· In collaboration with SH specialist, provide support to First Aid team
· Participate and/or establish health prevention and intervention programs according to the needs and in collaboration with Human Resources

Education and experience

· Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
· Certification in Occupational Health Nursing
· At least 3 years of occupational health experience
· Case management certification
· Telephonic case management experience preferred
· Registered nurse
· Fluent in English, any other language is a plus

Show us that you respect professional secrecy, confidentiality and ethics while collaborating, as appropriate, with other professionals by providing expert advice on the situations. If you are passionate about this position and want to make a difference to our performance, apply at www.nestle.com/jobs .

The Nestlé Group is the world's largest food and beverage company with 89,5 billion Swiss Francs in sales in 2016. It is present in 191 countries around the world, has 418 factories and its 328,000 employees are committed to Nestlé's purpose of enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Nestlé offers a wide portfolio of products and services for people and their pets throughout their lives. Its more than 2000 brands range from global icons like Nescafé or Nespresso to local favorites. Company performance is driven by its Nutrition, Health and Wellness strategy. Nestlé is based in the Swiss town of Vevey where it was founded more than 150 years ago. Learn more about our Group and reasons to join us on www.nestle.com .