Abstract:
This study aims to describe the definition and present the experience of mediation of the registered nurse. The study is conducted qualitatively with the method of phenomenology. The informants are ten registered nurses who are experienced in successful management of complaints in the health service system. The eligible participants must manage at least ten complaints, are the supervisors at least five complaints, or are models of people who can successfully manage complaints through mediation.The ten informants are specifically chosen through word of mouth. The data are collected through an in-depth interview and tape recording. The data collected are then transcribed word by word and analyzed with Van Manen’s (1990) method. From the study, it is found that, through the description of the registered nurse with the experience of successful mediation in the health service, the three main situations are as follows: 1) the dissatisfaction between the service providers and the clients 2) the dissatisfaction of slow service 3) the unwanted situations from the treatment mistakes. The nurses also give four definitions of the successful mediation from their past experiences which are 1) the ability to create mutual understanding leading to a creative solution 2) the creation of good relations between the two parties 3) understanding loss with sensitivity and 4) finding a solution whereby the two parties mutually gain from mediation. The successful mediation experience can be categorized into nine main points which are 1) having passion for work 2) thinking of everyone as family 3) having sincerity and being service minded in any situation 4) quickly researching and finding the truth 5) listening with understanding without bias 6) communicating to better the situation 7) using body language to communicate the needs of the clients with understanding 8) working through collaboration 9) curing with understanding. Two main learning points found from successful mediation are 1) lesson for the nurses themselves which are the happiness in doing good things, the bliss and pride of being accepted, and the inspiration to work; and 2) lessons in organization such as developing the hospital system, defining a clear policy from executives, and developing a connections both inside and outside the organization. The result found reflects the ideas, feelings and experience of the successful mediation of the registered nurses. The information can then be used as basic information for executives to develop and promote effective mediation of registered nurses.