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Competencies required for occupational health nurses: a scoping review.
Etsuko Yoshikawa1, Satoru Kanamori2, Yoshiko Kubo3
1Department of Nursing, Japanese Red Cross College of Nursing, 4-1-3 Hiroo, Shibuya-ku, 150-0012, Tokyo, Japan.
Journal of Occupational Health
|April 17, 2026
Summary
Occupational health nurses (OHNs) need clear competencies, from basic to advanced, covering foundations, coordination, management, and activities. This framework aids training for complex workplace health needs.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health Nursing
- Healthcare Competency Frameworks
- Workplace Health Management
Background:
- Increasingly complex occupational health needs necessitate a clear understanding of required competencies for occupational health nurses (OHNs).
- Existing knowledge on OHN competencies lacks systematic clarification regarding their scope, definitions, and practical applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a comprehensive scoping review of occupational health nursing competencies.
- To map the scope, definitions, and practical applications of OHN competencies.
Main Methods:
- Scoping review methodology utilizing Ichushi Web and PubMed databases (2015-2025).
- Inclusion of peer-reviewed studies in English or Japanese using keywords 'occupational health nursing' and 'competencies'.
- Independent screening by two researchers, selecting 31 studies.
Main Results:
- Identified competencies ranging from basic (essential for all OHNs) to advanced (demonstrated by proficient nurses).
- Competencies categorized into four domains: foundations of occupational health nursing, coordination, management, and occupational health activities.
- Specific examples include professionalism, communication, relationship building, PDCA-based management, health promotion, and consultation.
Conclusions:
- Occupational health nursing competencies integrate knowledge, skills, and attitudes for effective practice.
- Key domains emphasize foundational expertise, collaborative coordination, systematic management, and practical activities.
- Findings support developing structured education and training programs to enhance OHN practice in complex environments.
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