Nurse – Temporary position - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (Paris)

About this position

The summary below is published by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development on the official vacancy notice. Our own analysis — salary realism, comparable openings, career trajectory, language profile — follows further down the page.

Key responsibilities

According to the vacancy notice, the role centres on the following duties:

• Administer medical treatment prescribed for staff including injections, vaccinations, dressings, drawing blood samples, vision tests, hearing tests, urine tests, electrocardiograms and miscellaneous treatments
• Give advice and orient staff to medical specialists or hospital
• Assist with administrative tasks relating to staff medical records and various appointments
• Proactively manage the generic email account in coordination with other members of the medical team
• Assess the seriousness of emergency situations and take appropriate action including providing immediate treatment
• Inform the doctor or request assistance from emergency medical services in Paris (BSPP/SAMU)
• Treat individuals or evacuate them in accordance with established protocol
• Help inform staff about good health practices by responding to individual requests

Are you eligible?

Check these requirements from the notice before investing time in an application:

• Education: A nursing diploma recognised in France (French, or recognised in the European Economic Area (EU and EFTA), or British)
• Experience: At least three years' nursing experience. Proven experience in managing medical emergencies, and a good knowledge of medical procedures and practical arrangements in the medical field in France
• Languages: English (C1), French (C1)
• Key skills: Proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite, Ability to learn new systems rapidly, Knowledge of Preventiel®, UeGAR® and/or Kenora® medical software (asset), Vision and Strategy (Level 1), Enable People (Level 1), Ethics and Integrity (Level 2), Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 1), Achieve Results (Level 1), Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 1)
• Eligibility: Temporary appointments are open to applicants irrespective of nationality. Priority will be given to candidates who are nationals of OECD Members, or, where applicable, to countries participating in the relevant programme or body

Selection process

The notice describes the following selection steps:

• Assessment of core competencies

Contract and working arrangements

Contract duration: One-year contract, with the possibility of renewal.

Working arrangements: Perform duties on both sites (La Muette and/or Boulogne) in line with the weekly schedule.

Hiring unit: Human Resources Management Service (EXD/HRM).

Position details

Reference

REF3413M

Last Verified

18 September 2026

Position overview

This is the official EU Careers listing for Nurse – Temporary position at OECD based in Paris (Other). The vacancy reference is REF3413M. The role falls under the Human Resources domain.

THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORATE (EXD)

The Executive Directorate (EXD) is the steward of OECD resources, on behalf of the Secretary-General. Our focus is on people and their wellbeing; the effective and efficient management of the budget; the safety and security of staff, Delegations, visitors, and of the OECD’s data; maintaining and sustaining physical and digital infrastructure; and enabling the convening power of the OECD through conferences, meetings and events, whether virtual, physical or hybrid. As well as providing corporate services, functions and management support to our staff and Members, we provide integrated, strategic and expert advice on corporate policies and management issues to the Secretary-General, to Council and to Standing Committees, to which we regularly report on corporate matters. We also provide risk management functions (for management areas under our purview). Ours is a fast-paced environment focused on delivering management excellence across all of our functions.

THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT SERVICE (EXD/HRM)

Within the OECD’s Executive Directorate (EXD), the mission of the Human Resource Management service (HRM) is to put in place policies and procedures to support the staffing needs of the Organisation and its employees. The HR Operations Group, one of HRM's three business units, provides centralised operational services: payroll (salaries, allowances and benefits), medical and social services, management of the Organisation's health insurance system (OMESYS) and an induction service for new staff. The Medical and Social Hub comprises two doctors, a co-ordinator nurse and four nurses, an office manager, a counsellor psychologist and a social advisor.

THE POSITION

Under the supervision of the co-ordinator nurse and the doctor responsible for the Medical and Social Hub within the Human Resource Management service (EXD/HRM), the main responsibilities of the selected candidates will be to provide nursing care, to help promote good health throughout the Organisation and to perform workplace health and safety services. S/he will perform her/his duties on both sites (La Muette and/or Boulogne) in line with the weekly schedule.

Main responsibilities

Nursing care

- Administer medical treatment prescribed for staff as directed by the Organisation’s doctor, within the limits imposed by the law governing professional treatment and the nursing profession, including injections, vaccinations, dressings, drawing blood samples, vision tests, hearing tests, urine tests, electrocardiograms and miscellaneous treatments. This may also involve giving advice and orientating the staff to medical specialists or to hospital.

Administrative activities

- Assist with administrative tasks relating to staff medical records and various appointments. - Proactively manage the generic email account in coordination with other members of the medical team.

Emergencies

- Assess the seriousness of the situation and take appropriate action, including providing immediate treatment, informing the doctor or requesting assistance from the emergency medical services in Paris (BSPP/SAMU). - Treat the individual(s) in question or evacuate them in accordance with the protocol established for the Medical service by the doctor.

Promoting good health

- Help to inform the Organisation's staff about good health practices by responding to individual requests and preparing pedagogical tools (such as open discussions, memoranda and e-mails) on selected medical topics. - Support and participate in the Organisation’s prevention programmes (i.e. cancer screening, dental hygiene, etc.) in co-operation with other units actively promoting good health both within and outside the Organisation.

Health and safety in the workplace

- Participate in related activities in this area. Liaise with the health and technical services on problems involving office layout and workstations, in accordance with the directives of the doctor and/or the person in charge of workplace health and safety. Direct staff members to specialised facilities as required.

Resource management

- Monitor and assist with the management of onsite medical supplies, the contents of first-aid kits and the data in electronic records. Contribute to the administrative work of the Medical and Social Hub.

Ideal candidate profile

Academic experience

- A nursing diploma recognised in France (French, or recognised in the European Economic Area (EU and EFTA), or British.

Professional Experience

- At least three years' nursing experience. Experience in a private sector company or international organisation would be an asset. - Proven experience in in managing medical emergencies, and a good knowledge of medical procedures and practical arrangements in the medical field in France.

Tools

- Proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new systems rapidly. - Knowledge of Preventiel®, UeGAR® and/or Kenora® medical software would be an asset.

Core Competencies

- OECD staff are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned to six core competencies which will be assessed as part of this hiring processes: Vision and Strategy (Level 1); Enable People (Level 1); Ethics and Integrity (Level 2); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 1); Achieve Results (Level 1); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 1). - To learn more about the definitions for each competency for levels 1-3, please refer to the OECD Core Competencies.

Languages

- Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) and knowledge of the other, with a commitment to reach a good working level. - Knowledge of other languages would be an asset.

Closing Date

- This vacancy should be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than 23:59 08.10.2026(Paris time).

Temporary appointments are open to applicants irrespective of nationality. In accordance with OECD practice, priority will be given to candidates who are nationals of OECD Members, or, where applicable, to countries participating in the relevant programme or body.

The OECD promotes an optimal use of resources in order to improve its efficiency and effectiveness. Staff members are encouraged to actively contribute to this goal.

Contract Duration

- One-year contract, with the possibility of renewal. - Ideal start date: 04 January 2027.

Salary Information

- Salary and conditions will depend on the status (temporary staff or official) of the successful candidate. - For temporary staff, the salary starts at EUR 3070. - The Corporate Salary Framework for Temporary staff members can be found here.

Application timeline

This vacancy was first listed on 17 September 2026, 3 days ago.

No closing date is published in the source feed for this position. EU vacancies typically remain open for four to eight weeks; check the official vacancy notice for the cut-off date and time.

Last verified against the EU Careers feed on 18 September 2026 (2 days ago).

Where to learn more

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