Ward Nurse
びょうとうかんごし
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that provides nursing care to patients in general wards of hospitals and observes and manages patients' health conditions.
Description
Ward nurses primarily work in general wards of hospitals, performing vital signs measurement, medication and IV management, wound care, excretion and hygiene care for inpatients, as well as providing explanations and support to patients and families. They collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including doctors, pharmacists, and physical therapists to implement and evaluate care plans, maintaining patient safety and a comfortable healing environment. They work night shifts and rotating shifts, and are required to handle emergencies and make judgments and interventions during sudden changes.
Future Outlook
With the progress of an aging society, the number of inpatients is increasing, and the demand for ward nurses remains stably high. While work style reforms and ICT introduction are improving work efficiency, career development through enhancing expertise and obtaining certifications is expected.
Personality Traits
Calm and Composed / Empathetic / Excellent Observation Skills / Good Team Player / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Day and Night Shifts / Night Shifts / Part-time Available / Shift Work
Career Path
Ward Nurse → Preceptor → Charge Nurse/Team Leader → Nurse Manager → Certified Nurse/Specialist Nurse → Management Position (Assistant Nurse Director/Nurse Director)
Required Skills
Documentation and Reporting / Electronic Medical Records Operation / Emergency Response / Hygiene Care / IV Management / Medication Management / Vital Signs Measurement
Recommended Skills
Emergency Response / Improvement Skills / Infection Control / Palliative Care Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Need to quickly adapt to changes in patient conditions or emergency responses. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail is needed to prevent medication errors and documentation omissions. |
| Communication Skills | Smooth communication with multidisciplinary teams and patients is essential. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Due to the need to update medical techniques and knowledge. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | High physical stamina is needed for long hours of standing work, night shifts, and patient transfers. |
| Planning & Organization | Planned execution of tasks such as prioritizing work and shift management is necessary. |
| Problem Solving | Ability to respond quickly to sudden patient changes or unexpected situations is required. |
| Stress Tolerance | High stress tolerance is required for night shifts and emergency responses. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Essential for collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide patient care. |
Related Qualifications
- Nursing License
Aliases
- Ward Nurse
- Ward Nursing Staff
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