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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health Nursing
  • Professional Competencies
  • Human Resources in Health

Background:

  • Occupational health nursing is crucial for workplace safety and employee well-being.
  • Defining core competencies is essential for standardizing training and practice.
  • Existing frameworks may not fully capture the evolving demands on occupational health nurses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a comprehensive framework of core competencies for occupational health nurses.
  • To base the framework on the practical experiences of practicing occupational health nurses.
  • To provide a foundation for professional development and recognition in the field.

Main Methods:

  • An exploratory qualitative study design was employed.
  • Data were collected from occupational health nurses in Brazilian and multinational companies via electronic forms and semi-structured interviews.
  • Inductive thematic analysis was used to analyze the collected data.

Main Results:

  • Eight core professional competencies were identified: legal, effective communication, staff and service management, relational, work process improvement, continuing education, health and safety, and research.
  • A synthesized competency framework was developed based on these identified competencies.
  • The study highlights the multifaceted nature of occupational health nursing roles.

Conclusions:

  • The developed competency framework can guide managers and educational institutions in enhancing nurses' skills.
  • Implementing the framework aims to elevate the professional profile and recognition of occupational health nurses.
  • This initiative supports the continuous improvement of occupational health services within organizations and academic settings.