Registered Nurse
せいかんごし
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Medical, Nursing, and Health Occupations
- Middle : Nurses and Associate Nurses
- Minor : Other Nurses and Associate Nurses
Summary
A medical professional who provides nursing care to patients in hospitals, clinics, home healthcare, and other settings, handling treatments, care plan implementation, and health management under physicians' instructions.
Description
Registered nurses perform vital sign measurements, medication administration, injections, IV drip management, wound care, and more based on physicians' instructions. They observe and record changes in patient conditions, create and implement care plans to support health maintenance and recovery. They also collaborate with families and other professionals to deliver optimal medical services as a team. Beyond ward duties, they work in outpatient areas, operating rooms, visiting nursing, palliative care, and various other fields. They strive to enhance their expertise through ongoing training and participation in professional societies.
Future Outlook
Increasing medical demand due to aging population and declining birthrates is widening the nurse supply-demand gap. Community comprehensive care and visiting nursing roles are becoming crucial, with rising demand for certified nurses and specialist nurses.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Calm and composed / Compassionate / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Day shifts only / Night shifts / On-call / Outpatient duties / Shift work / Surgery / Visiting nursing / Ward duty
Career Path
Staff Nurse → Team Leader/Charge Nurse → Certified Nurse/Specialist Nurse → Assistant Head Nurse/Head Nurse → Nursing Director/Manager
Required Skills
Chart Recording / Infection Prevention Measures / Medical Equipment Operation / Medication Injection Management / Patient Vital Signs Measurement / Wound Care
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills (English) / Dementia Care / Emergency Nursing Knowledge / Leadership / Palliative Care Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | To flexibly respond to shift changes and variations in patient conditions. |
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Necessary to assess changes in patient's condition and provide appropriate care. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because accuracy in medications and records directly impacts patient safety. |
| Communication Skills | To communicate smoothly with patients and the medical team and share information. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because medical knowledge and skills are constantly updated. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Required for prolonged standing work, patient transfers, and other physically demanding tasks. |
| Planning & Organization | Necessary for creating care plans and prioritizing tasks. |
| Problem Solving | To make accurate judgments and responses in emergencies. |
| Stress Tolerance | Necessary to endure long work hours and continuous high-tension situations. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | To collaborate with physicians and other medical staff in providing care. |
Related Qualifications
- Passed National Nursing Exam
- Registered Nurse License
Aliases
- Nurse
- RN
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