Public Health Nurse
ほけんし
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Medical, Nursing, and Health Occupations
- Middle : Public Health Nurses and Midwives
- Minor : Public Health Nurses
Summary
A professional who promotes the maintenance and improvement of health and disease prevention targeting communities and groups.
Description
Public health nurses are professionals who, at local government health centers, public health centers, companies, schools, etc., target communities and groups to provide health guidance, health education, home visits, and epidemiological surveys aimed at maintaining and improving health and preventing diseases. Through individual consultations for health risk assessments, planning and operation of programs for groups, and coordination with related organizations, they promote measures against lifestyle diseases and infectious diseases, as well as health support for the elderly.
Future Outlook
With the aging population, increasing lifestyle diseases, and promotion of community-based integrated care, demand for public health nurses is stable or increasing. New roles are also expected in infectious disease measures and mental health support.
Personality Traits
Empathetic / Enjoys Communication / Excellent Observation Skills / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Health Room Work / Home Visits / In-House Public Health Nurse / Local Government Employment / Seminar and Event Response
Career Path
Public Health Nurse (Local Government/Health Center) → Chief Public Health Nurse → Health Activity Leader → Health Center Section Chief → Health Policy Officer → Public Health Researcher
Required Skills
Epidemiology Basics / Health Consultation / Health Guidance Techniques / Planning and Operation of Health Education Programs
Recommended Skills
IT Skills (Data Management) / Negotiation and Adjustment Skills / Project Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Because it is necessary to build trusting relationships with diverse targets and communicate information appropriately. |
| Planning & Organization | Because there are many opportunities to plan and execute health education programs and events. |
Related Qualifications
- Public Health Nurse License
Aliases
- Public Health Nurse
Related Jobs
- Health Center Staff
- Midwife
- Nurse
- Occupational Health Nurse