Chief Nurse
しゅにんかんごし
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Medical, Nursing, and Health Occupations
- Middle : Nurses and Associate Nurses
- Minor : Other Nurses and Associate Nurses
Summary
Mid-level manager who oversees nursing operations in wards or departments, guiding and managing staff while improving the quality of patient care.
Description
The chief nurse oversees staff nurses in wards or clinical departments, handling operations planning, shift management, support for nursing practices, risk management, conference operations, and staff education and guidance. Assisting the nurse director, they ensure medical safety and improve care quality, strengthen collaboration with other professions, and provide optimal nursing care to patients.
Future Outlook
With the progression of a super-aging society, demand for medical and nursing personnel will remain high, and the role of improving nursing quality and efficiency as a manager will be required. The importance of leadership and management skills will increase, expanding career advancement opportunities.
Personality Traits
Calm and Composed / Empathetic / Good Team Player / Has Leadership / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
In-Hospital Work / Night Shifts / On-Call / Team Work
Career Path
Staff Nurse → Chief Nurse → Assistant Nurse Director → Nurse Director → Director of Nursing
Required Skills
Electronic Medical Records Operation / Emergency Response / Meeting Facilitation / Nursing Plan Development / Nursing Skills / Reporting, Contacting, and Consulting
Recommended Skills
Education and Training Skills / Leadership / Management Skills / Quality Management / Risk Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Meticulous attention is needed to prevent medical errors. |
| Communication Skills | Smooth communication with staff, patients, and medical teams is necessary. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Need to propose and implement improvements to lead the team. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required to sustain night shifts and long hours of standing work. |
| Planning & Organization | High planning and organizational skills are required for shift management and operations coordination. |
| Problem Solving | Quick judgment and response are required for patient care and emergencies. |
| Stress Tolerance | Need to respond calmly even in high-stress environments. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Required to collaborate with multiple professions to provide care. |
Related Qualifications
- Certified Nurse Administrator
- Nursing License
Aliases
- Charge Nurse
- Chief Nurse
- Head Nurse
Related Jobs
- Assistant Nurse Director
- Director of Nursing
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Nurse
- Nurse Director