Health Advisor - Nurse
Permanent contract / Glion, Switzerland
Glion Institute of Higher Education, a Sommet Education Group brand, is a private Swiss institution shaping the future of hospitality and luxury management education across 3 campuses in Glion and Bulle (Switzerland) and London (UK).
6th in Hospitality and Leisure Management, 3rd in employer reputation in the 2025 QS World University Ranking.
Accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) and Swiss Accreditation Council (SAC) as a University of Applied Sciences Institute.
Development, Distinctiveness, Joint Commitment, Openness and Sense of Service are the values driving our actions. We offer an innovative, collaborative and thriving environment.
Responsibilities:
- 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
Profile and experiences:
- 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, other languages a plus
- Proactive and service-oriented attitude
- Able to work under pressure
Other information:
- Type of contract: undefined period of time contract
- Activity rate: 100%
- Location: Glion campus (Route de Glion 111, 1823 Glion)
- Start date: 02.03.2026