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31301.05 – Nursing researchers and consultants

Nursing researchers and consultants engage in research activities on issues relevant to the practice of nursing and provide consultative services regarding issues and concerns relevant to the practice of nursing.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Nurse researcher
  • Nursing consultant

Core competencies

  • Critical Thinking, Decision Making and Problem Solving to ensure evidence-based practice, effective problem-solving, accurate data analysis, ethical decision-making, clear communication, adaptability, quality improvement, and educational excellence
  • Instructing to effectively share knowledge, train healthcare professionals, implement evidence-based practices, foster critical thinking and ensure quality patient care
  • Fluency of Ideas to synthesizing data for the development of recommendations on standards for nursing practices, nursing accreditation, educational needs and program design
  • Problem Identification and Inductive Reasoning to focus efforts on addressing issues in nursing practice to allow for targeted solutions, improved patient care and enhanced healthcare outcomes
  • Written Comprehension to interpret statistical findings and communicate the results of research findings to improve the delivery of health care
  • Attention to Detail to ensure accuracy in data collection, analysis, and recommendations that will impact patient care and undermine the effectiveness of interventions
  • Knowledge in Physical Health to provide comprehensive care, conduct meaningful research, educate patients, collaborate with other healthcare professionals, influence health policy, and stay current with medical advancements

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Engaged in research activities related to nursing, as self-employed or as employed by hospitals, public and private organizations and governments
  • Provide consultative services to institutes, associations and health care organizations regarding issues and concerns relevant to the nursing profession and nursing practice.

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NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

3 – Health occupations

TEER

1 – Occupations usually require a university degree

Major group

31 – Professional occupations in health

Sub-major group

313 – Nursing and allied health professionals

Minor group

3130 – Nursing and allied health professionals

Unit group

31301 – Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses

Occupational profile

31301.05 – Nursing researchers and consultants

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