Abstract: Objective: To construct a post competency evaluation index system for nurses in elderly care center, in order to provide reference for the cultivation of elderly nursing talents. Methods: Based on related policy comments, literature review, semi-structured interviews, and two rounds of expert consultations from November to December 2024, this study systematically and comprehensively constructed the post competency evaluation index system for nurses in elderly care center in Beijing. Precedence chart method was used to calculate the weight of indicators at all levels. Results: The positive coefficients of the two rounds of consultation were 100%, and the authority coefficients were 0.942 and 0.954, respectively. The Kendall harmony coefficients for the three level indicators in the second round were 0.304, 0.307 and 0.284, respectively. Finally, the post competency evaluation index system of nurses in elderly care center was formed, including 4 first-level indicators, 21 second-level indicators and 64 third-level indicators. Conclusion: The competency evaluation index system can provide basis and guidance for the selection, training and performance appraisal of nurses in elderly care center.

Key words: elderly care center; nurse; post competency; index system