An Occupational Health Nurse, Health Unit, 80%, Permanent Contract

About the job

Company Description

The Public Institutions for Integration (EPI) have the mission to contribute to the well-being and social and/or professional integration of people with disabilities or facing difficulties in professional and/or social integration.

We are looking, for our "Health" unit, attached to the Human Resources Services - responsible for managing more than 1400 employees: an occupational health nurse at 80%. The position involves regular travel to our various sites.

Job Description

• Preserve and promote the health of employees in their work environment;
• Participate in the development of health and safety concepts at work in close connection with safety officers; analyse occupational accidents and propose solutions to remedy them;
• Be proactive in improving the ergonomics of workstations and follow the recommendations of the EPI medical advisor regarding the adaptation of working conditions;
• Work closely with HR managers and supervisors to monitor long-term absences. Contact and/or meet employees on long-term absence, ensure follow-up of procedures with disability insurance and/or pension fund;
• Maintain close links with HR, various hierarchies, the medical advisor and the occupational physician, particularly in the context of monitoring short and long-term absences;
• Coordinate an internal network of health correspondents; organise health prevention campaigns in connection with the medical network (SUVA, BPA, etc.); participate in organising internal training related to health;
• Establish statistics, notably in the context of monitoring absenteeism;
• Initiate and conduct public health screening actions (organisation of flu vaccination, information on sun-related risks, etc.).

Qualifications

• A Bachelor in HES SO Nursing Science, complemented by a CAS HES in occupational health / community health;
• A practising licence;
• At least 5 years of experience as a nurse, including some in occupational health or community health;
• Good knowledge of the Geneva health/social network, and regulatory insurance rules (disability insurance, CPEG);
• Experience in a public administration would be an asset;
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills;
• A strong interest in the mission of integrating people with disabilities or facing integration difficulties;
• Organisational skills;
• Good communication, listening and analytical skills;
• Ability to quickly understand issues and act proactively.

Additional Information

The EPI offers:

• A varied role with responsibilities within a socially-oriented institution pursuing ambitious and innovative objectives.
• A motivating and dynamic working environment allowing initiative and professional development.
• A diverse continuing education process.
• Public service working conditions.

Application deadline: 1st June 2026

Start date: 1st July 2026

Job grade: 16

Usual application documents will be requested: CV, cover letter, diplomas and all work certificates. Only applications containing all requested elements will be considered.

OCE / External candidate:

A clean criminal record extract, as well as a special criminal record extract, will systematically be required in case of recruitment.

Under the cross-directive "Recruitment procedure within public law institutions and subsidised entities - collaboration with the Cantonal Employment Office", priority will be given to candidates residing in the canton of Geneva.

In case of employment, your assignment and workplace may be subject to change during the contract for organisational needs.

You can visit our website www.epi.ge.ch