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Nurse

Grenoble

The company

The ILL is an international research facility at the forefront of neutron science and technology. Its High-Flux Nuclear Reactor delivers the world’s most intense neutron beams to a suite of over 40 scientific instruments. Every year, some 1800 international researchers visit the ILL to carry out cutting-edge experiments across a range of scientific disciplines, driving innovation in the fields of health, energy, the environment and quantum materials. The ILL is also involved in the production of radioisotopes for medical applications. The ILL employs over 500 staff from 25 different countries, in a diversity of careers and a multicultural and inclusive environment.

About the position

Core mission
The Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL), situated in Grenoble, France, is Europe's leading research facility for scientific research using neutrons. Every year, we host over 2000 visits by scientists, who come to the Institute to carry out world-class research.
The ESRF-ILL–EMBL medical service "SMTC" (Service de Médecine du Travail en Commun) is a joint occupational health service, whose main mission is to prevent any alteration in the health of workers because of their work. You will work together with another nurse and a medical assistant to ensure the smooth running of the service under the coordination of the Occupational Health Doctor. 

Your tasks
Your main responsibilities will be the following:
•    Provide routine and emergency care 
•    Update staff medical records in the Medical Service software
•    Prepare medical check-ups, perform additional examinations (including toxicological and radio-toxicological examinations) and monitor the health of staff
•    Perform informative and preventative medical check-ups for new hires (known as "visites d’information et de prévention infirmier") 
•    Be the first point of contact for staff and visitors, provide advice on healthcare matters and perform vaccinations
•    Manage medical equipment supplies and keep track of stocks of medications
•    Schedule regular medical check-ups for staff
•    Record occupational accidents and incidents on the SMTC register
•    Put in place risk prevention measures and raise awareness of occupational hazards
•    Carry out workstation assessments
•    Take part in meetings of the CSSCT (Workplace Health and Safety Commission) and other committees
•    Provide statistical data for regulatory documentation

Desired profile

•    You have a French "Diplôme d’Etat d’Infirmier·ière" (or equivalent diploma) allowing you to work as a nurse in France. You have at least five years' experience, preferably in a hospital environment (emergency department, intensive care unit, etc.)
•    You hold, or are currently pursing, a French “Diplôme d’Infirmier·ière en Santé au Travail (DIUST)”.
•    If you are not already an occupational first-aid trainer, the ILL will help you gain this qualification.
•    You have sound knowledge in the area of occupational health and ensure that you keep your skills up to date with continuous professional development (CPD).
•    You are proficient in the use of computer software (Word, Excel, email) and you are able to adapt quickly to new software.
•    You are capable of managing emergencies, prioritising, and reporting efficiently.
•    You are familiar with, or interested in learning about, the risks associated with working under ionising radiation.
•    You have an excellent command of spoken and written French and English. 

Application requirements

Required document(s)

Curriculum VitaeCover letter

Position characteristics

ℹ️ Offer info

Published on 09/28/2026
Fixed-term contract - 18 monthsFull timeExperience preferredLicense not requiredSecond year to fourth year university levelDiplôme d’État d’Infirmier (DEI)Reference 26-34

đź’° Gross salary

To be defined according to profile

đź“… Start date

As soon as possible

🎯 Benefits

Quality of life - This position is based in Grenoble, a hub for research and technology, ideally located in the heart of the French Alps (just 3 hours from Paris/Provence by train, 1 hour from Lyon international airport and 1 ½ hours from Geneva). It is important for us that our staff achieve a healthy work-life balance. We therefore offer home working (under certain conditions), generous annual paid leave entitlement and a host of other benefits that you will discover when you arrive! Prospects - We guarantee you a stable fixed-term contract based in Grenoble in a multicultural scientific environment. Benefits - We offer generous social benefits (expatriation allowance, excellent health cover), moving and relocation assistance (under certain conditions) and an annual productivity bonus. We also offer language courses for you and your partner and subsidies for the use of public transport and the staff canteen, as well as for holidays and a variety of cultural and sports activities. For more details, visit https://www.ill.eu/careers/working-at-the-ill/employment-conditions.