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Recruitment and Human Resources
Nurse Centers located in each prefecture nursing association support job placements for Japanese nurses using a nationwide computer network. The Centers also offer seminars and training programs for those preparing to return to the nursing profession. The Central Nurse Center in Tokyo supports prefecture Nurse Centers by gathering information on occupational trends and analyzing research findings on job placements and job qualifications.
Strategies for retention of nurses
Nurse shortage in Japan is estimated to be 37,100 in 2008 and 15,900 in 2010 by 6th Nursing Personnel Supply and Demand Projection, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. However, the number of inactive nurses is estimated to be 550,000 to 650,000. In addition, the turnover rate of full-time nurses in hospitals was 12.4% (JNA survey in 2007).
JNA has focused on the high turnover rate of full-time nurses in hospitals (12.3% JNA survey in 2007), especially for newly graduated nurses (9.2% in their first year, survey in 2007), and has started the project called "recruitment and retention" this project including the improvement of working conditions of nurses.
JNA developed a guide booklet for nursing students seeking jobs and a booklet for hospital administrators to develop the positive work environments. JNA is also implementing a model project for diversified patterns of work.