Registered Nurse: Interview Guide
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This interview guide is intended to be used in conjunction with the Vervoe skills assessment. Where a candidate has scored Low - Medium on a skill, focus on asking more questions from that skill to gain deeper insight into their level of competency.
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Registered Nurse |
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Have you ever worked with another nurse you didn't like or get along with? What was the situation and how did you manage it?
Why did you decide to be a nurse?
If there was one thing you could change about the industry in terms of training/development or the workplace, what would it be?
How do you handle the stress of being a nurse? |
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Communication Skills |
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How would you obtain all relevant information from a patient who was in distress?
How do you explain technical medical terms to a non-technical person in this role?
Describe a time where you have had to communicate an adherence or health plan to a patient who didn’t understand what you were saying. How did you get around this issue? |
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Clinical Knowledge |
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Tell me about your Registered Nurse experience.
What was the most complex case you have worked on? What was your involvement in it?
What do you think your best skill is as a nurse?
Describe a time where you have had to deal with a non-adherent patient. How did you manage this?
How would you manage a disease outbreak in a hospital? |
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Ethical Knowledge / Empathy |
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Tell me about a time where you have demonstrated cultural/religious empathy or understanding in the treatment of a patient.
How would you handle client confidentiality, whilst maintaining documentation, when working with clients?
Tell me about a situation when a patient has refused consent to treatment. How did you manage this? |
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