Table 1 Categories and subcategories
From: The general attributes and competence for nurses in a single responder unit: A modified Delphi study
Category | Subcategory |
|---|---|
Education and professional experience needed for duty | ○ To have an appropriate formal competence ○ To have appropriate professional experience ○ To be able to increase one’s competence through internal education |
Personal qualities needed for duty | ○ To have personal suitability ○ To have social skills ○ To be able to create a good encounter alone ○ To be humble ○ To be able to take a leadership role |
Ability to handle information effectively | ○ To be able to communicate with different healthcare providers to reach one’s goal ○ To be able to document carefully ○ To master information and communication technology |
Ability to work in a safe manner | ○ To be able to work based on patient safety ○ To be able to work based on one’s own safety ○ To be able to handle vehicles and equipment in a safe manner |
Developing one’s competence to perform optimal work | ○ To have knowledge in improvement work and quality development ○ To be able to maintain one’s own competence ○ To be able to identify and present development needs and ideas ○ To obtain information and support for medical problems ○ To be able to develop oneself and create new skills |