Self-Defense Forces Nursing Officer
じえいたいかんごかん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Security and Public Safety Occupations
- Middle : Self-Defense Force Personnel
- Minor : Self-Defense Force Personnel
Summary
A specialist belonging to the Self-Defense Forces who performs nursing and rescue activities for personnel and disaster victims at units and disaster sites both domestically and internationally.
Description
Self-Defense Forces Nursing Officers are assigned to the Ground, Maritime, and Air Self-Defense Forces and, as members of the medical corps, manage personnel health, provide nursing care for the injured and sick, and conduct rescue activities. In diverse environments such as garrison hospitals, field operations, disaster dispatches, and international peace cooperation activities (PKO), they handle examination assistance, treatments, wound care, triage, and medical evacuation, serving as the core of emergency medical teams. They also manage medical supplies suitable for unit operations, conduct hygiene education, and create medical records. Even in harsh environments, high stress tolerance, teamwork, and quick decision-making abilities are required.
Future Outlook
With the increase in natural disasters and international peace cooperation activities, demand for disaster medicine and field nurses is expected to rise.
Personality Traits
Calm and composed / Caring and empathetic / Good at teamwork / Mentally tough / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Disaster Dispatch / Long-term Business Trips / Nationwide Assignment / Overseas Deployment / Shift Work
Career Path
Completion of Officer Candidate Course → Medical Corps Nurse → Medical Corps Leader → Self-Defense Forces Hospital Duty → National Defense Medical College Lecturer → Civilian Nursing Job after Retirement
Required Skills
Communication Skills / Emergency Nursing Techniques / Infection Control / Injections / Medication Management / Nursing Records / Vital Signs Measurement / Wound Treatment
Recommended Skills
Basic English Conversation / Disaster Medicine / Field Medicine / Triage
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | To adapt to environmental changes at disaster sites and overseas deployments. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy in medication administration and treatments is essential. |
| Communication Skills | Essential for smooth collaboration with patients, personnel, and medical staff inside and outside the unit. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | To adapt to changes in medical technology and tactical environments. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is needed to endure long hours of field activities and travel. |
| Planning & Organization | Planning skills are required for managing medical resources and disaster response. |
| Problem Solving | Quick response and judgment in emergencies are required. |
| Stress Tolerance | Due to the high mental strain in handling the injured and at disaster sites. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | To act in coordination with medical teams and units. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because they follow established medical protocols. |
Related Qualifications
- National Nursing Qualification
Aliases
- Self-Defense Forces Nurse
- Troop Nurse
Related Jobs
- Emergency Nurse
- Medical Corps Member
- Medical Officer
- Nurse
- Paramedic