Health Advisor - Nurse

• Provide nursing consultations to students and guide them in the health care network
• Provide emergency care to students, staff, or visitors on campus in collaboration with the Security service
• Support the coordination and communication between local hospitals and GIHE management and / or parents, if necessary
• Offer psycho-social support to students who experience personal or psychological problems
• Maintain good relations with existing health care providers and develop contacts with new providers
• Liaise with health care providers and the local health authorities if applicable
• Participate in the creation and deployment of health promotion campaigns, working with other departments and students
• Advise faculty and related departments regarding students with health-related issues according to the ethical and deontological requirements of their profession, taking into consideration medical confidentiality
• Participate in assistance to GIHE management in the development and delivery of a health and safety culture, including emergency procedures and in crisis situations
• Collaborate in the integration of students with special health needs
• Contribute to GIHE training activities, if applicable
• Manage the first aid equipment on campus
• Participate in the administrative management and logistics of the health service
• Maintain student health records and ensure the transmission of relevant information to other health professionals, taking into consideration medical confidentiality
• Participate in communications on the student health service, such as during Intake, Student portal page, etc.
• Maintain current CPR / First Aid certification
• Participate in continuing professional development activities

• Higher Education Nursing diploma or equivalent
• Red Cross recognition for foreign diplomas
• “Droit de pratique” in accordance with the canton’s request (Vaud)
• Professional experience of at least 5 years
• Experience and / or training in community health care or in schools
• Experience of working with young adults in a multicultural environment
• Fluent written and spoken English and French
• Proactive and service-oriented attitude
• Able to work under pressure

other languages a plus