23 Nurse Manager Interview Questions & Answers
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Q1. Tell me about yourself?
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“I have many years’ experience of delivering consistent results for the healthcare organization I am employed by, and I have continually sought to develop the necessary skills needed to become a proficient and competent Nurse Manager. I have strong organizational skills; I can work well under pressure; I can make effective decisions in the best interests of my staff and the patients we are responsible for, and I will always place the values of the healthcare organization at the forefront of everything I do in my work. I understand there comes a huge amount of responsibility in the role of Nurse Manager and I am more than ready for the challenge. If you employ me as the Nurse Manager, I will deliver on my targets, I will ensure exceptional care and treatment is delivered and maintained by by nursing staff, and I will work hard to meet this healthcare organizations responsibilities and commitments.”
Q2. Why do you want to become a Nurse Manager?
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“Being a Nurse Manager is a role I have aspired to for many years. It has been my goal for a long time, and I have been working hard to improve not only my knowledge and expertise in respect of nursing, but my interpersonal, management and leadership skills, too. I want to become a Nurse Manager for the simple reason my passion and enthusiasm for the role is clear. I feel a natural affinity to a management role, and I believe the natural skills and qualities I possess, lend themselves to a role that comes with this level of responsibility. I have been watching and shadowing other Nurse Managers over recent years and it has always been a role I believe I could undertake. I am ready for both the challenge and the responsibility that comes with this position.”
Q3. Give an example when you helped to transform change within a healthcare team or organization?
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Q4. Tell me a time when you had to work under pressure to achieve a difficult task?
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Q5. What are the future challenges facing this healthcare organization and how would you prepare for them as the Nursing Manager?
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Q6. Why should we hire you as our Nurse Manager?
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Q7. Why do you want to work for the NHS?
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Q8. What do you expect to be doing on a daily basis as the Nursing Manager?
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Q9. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
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Q10. What are the six Cs of Nursing and which, in your opinion, is the most important?
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Q11. What is Clinical Governance?
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Q12. What are the values of this healthcare organization and give me a situation when you demonstrated one of them at work?
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Q13. Tell me a time when you convinced a team of people to do something they didn't want to do?
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Q14. What changes do you plan to make to your nursing team if you are successful?
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Q15. How would you manage an underperforming nurse within your team?
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Q16. How would you motivate your team of nurses?
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Q17. How will you support the strategy and mission of this NHS Trust in your capacity as the Nurse Manager?
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Q18. Where do you see yourself in five years from now?
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Q19. How would you deal with conflict between two nurses?
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Q20. What are the main principles of change management?
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Q21. What is the professional duty of candour?
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Q22. What is safeguarding?
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Q23. That’s the end of your Nurse Manager interview. Do you have any questions for the panel?
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Yes! I Want To Pass My Interview!Nurse Manager Job Description
As the Nurse Manger, you will be responsible for the effective running of your nursing team whilst at the same time ensuring all patient care and treatment is carried out in line with the healthcare organizations policies and procedures. It is a role that requires determination, experience, knowledge, confidence and the ability to both embrace and promote change on a periodic basis.
Nurse Manager Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensuring all hospital and healthcare rules, policies and procedures are followed by all nursing staff within your team;
- Monitoring and coordinating nursing operations and operational procedures;
- Ensure quality care, treatment, and services are maintained;
- Interviewing and recruiting nursing staff to ensure the department maintains efficiency and competence;
- Providing coaching and mentoring and facilitating effective training for all nurses within your department or team;
- Create and maintain a passionate and energized environment where nurses can excel within their work;
- Maintain nurse competency levels and facilitate continuous professional development;
- Liaise with healthcare and hospital executives to help drive change within the organization;
- Maintain accurate records of all treatment and care that occurs within the hospital or healthcare organization you are employed by;
- Ensure all healthcare policies and procedures are adhered to, including confidentiality, professional duty of candour and clinical governance;
- Maintain a safe working environment by creating and disseminating effective policies and procedures.
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The following tips will help you prepare effectively for your Nursing Manager job interview. Read each of the following tips carefully before implementing them into your pre-interview preparation.
INTERVIEW TIP #1 – STUDY THE VALUES
The values of the healthcare organization or NHS Trust you are applying to join are fundamental to its success. As the Nurse Manager, you will have responsibility for ensuring the values are demonstrated by your nursing team throughout all of their duties. Learn the values off by heart and have a thorough understanding of how you intend implementing them within your team.
INTERVIEW TIP #2 – UNDERSTANDING CHANGE MANAGEMENT
The effective implementation of change within the healthcare service is crucial if it is to maintaining effectiveness and value for money. Change is periodic within the NHS and, as the Nurse Manager, you will need to promote the change to your nursing team, help them to understand the benefit of it, and ensure the all change targets are met.
INTERVIEW TIP #3 – BEHAVIORAL INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
A large portion of the Nurse Manager interview will focus on your prior experience of dealing with difficult and challenging situations. These are called behavioural interview questions. During your preparation for the Nurse manager interview, take a note of the questions listed on this page and prepare answers to all of them. By doing so, you will be far better prepared than the majority of candidates.
INTERVIEW TIP #4 – ENERGY, PASSION & ENTHUSIASM WIN!
Do you want this job, or do you REALLY want this job? It is our genuine belief that those candidates who prepare the most effectively will often land the job they are after! When preparing for your Nurse Manger interview, carry out a mock interview using all of the questions listed on this website. Practice answering the questions and be sure to use passion and enthusiasm when doing so!
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