Registered Nurses

What the job involves

• Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care for patients according to accepted nursing practice and standards
• Working in consultation with other Health Professionals and members of health teams, and coordinating the care of patients
• Providing interventions, treatments and therapies such as medications, and monitoring responses to treatment and care plan
• Promoting health and assisting in preventing ill health by participating in health education and other health promotion activities
• Answering questions and providing information to patients and families about treatment and care
• Supervising and coordinating the work of Enrolled Nurses and other health care workers

Key values of workers in Registered Nurses

• Support

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Registered Nurses

• Active Listening

  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Critical Thinking

  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Coordination

  Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

• Service Orientation

  Actively looking for ways to help people.