Hello there, my name is Richard McMunn from the interview training company, PassMyInterview.com.
And in this tutorial, I am going to teach you how to pass a NURSE MANAGER interview.
So, if you have a Nurse Manager interview coming up for either the NHS or any other
healthcare organization from across the world, please make sure you stay tuned, watch this
presentation from start to finish, because I promise to help you PASS YOUR INTERVIEW.
And to achieve that goal, this is what I will cover. I will give you a list of Nurse Manager
interview questions that I strongly advise you prepare for. I'm going to give you strong,
unique answers to tough Nurse Manager interview questions to help you. I will give you some
tips on how you can be the STANDOUT CANDIDATE during your Nurse Manager interview. And I
will also tell you about FURTHER RESOURCES you can get access to, including these slides
to help you succeed. There are 4 strong reasons why you should stay tuned and watch the presentation.
And just very quickly before we get going. A very warm welcome to this Nurse Manager
interview presentation. My name is Richard McMunn. That's me there in the center of the
screen. I am a former Fire Officer of 17 years. And since then, I've been helping people like
you to pass your job interviews. I always do that by giving you top-scoring unique answers
you can't find anywhere else. On that basis, make sure you SUBSCRIBE to the channel. You
can connect with me on LinkedIn.com if you want to. I have put my LinkedIn link in the
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the content and it motivates me to create more for you and answer any questions you
have. Thank you very much. So, let's get started. The first interview question that I want you
to prepare for is: Tell me about yourself? This will be the first Nurse Manager interview
question you need to respond to. In your answer, talk about the skills, the qualities and the
experience you have. Talk about your understanding of the level of responsibility that comes
with this position. And talk about the difference you are going to make to their healthcare
organization whilst you are employed in the role of nurse manager. Here's my suggested
answer to help you prepare. Tell me about yourself? “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 nursing staff, and I will work hard to
meet this healthcare organizations responsibilities and commitments.” That’s a brilliant,
solid and positive answer that sets you up for the remainder of your Nurse Manager interview
with confidence. Now, you can either pause this video if you want to and take a note
of the questions and answers as we progress together, or if you want to wait, I will tell
you soon where you can DOWNLOAD my full set of 23 Nurse Manager interview questions and
top-scoring answers, including the ones we are working through together today. The next
question, why do you want to become a Nurse Manager? So, this is another GUARANTEED QUESTION
to feature during your Nurse Manager job interview. And in your response, my advice is to explain
how you have been working towards this role for some time, how you have been observing
other nurse managers to gain an understanding of what is involved, and how you will focus
on certain aspects while whilst you are in the role. So, those three things we want to
cover in our answer, and here they are. Why do you want to become a Nurse Manager? “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 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.” That's another very strong answer that you can use during
your Nurse Manager interview. Now, don't go anywhere because we still have more questions
and answers to work through together. But when you're ready, if you want to CLICK THAT
LINK in the top right-hand corner of the video, it will take you through to my website. PassMyInterview.com,
where you can download my full set of 23 Nurse Manager interview questions and top-scoring
answers, including the ones covered in these slides. The next question: Give an example
when you helped to transform change within a health care team or organization? So, this
is a behavioral Nurse Manager interview question that needs an answer that is specific in nature.
Within your response, demonstrate you are a person who is open to and embracive of change.
As you and I know, change is really important within the National Health Service or any
other health care organization. Change is very, very important and you will have to
embrace it and promote it as the Nurse Manager. Here's my suggested answer. Give an example
when you helped transform change within a healthcare team or organization? “Whilst
working as a nurse in a hospital, a new Ward Manager took over and she wanted to make some
improvements to working practices, especially in respect of hygiene procedures and ongoing
nurse training. I volunteered to help her create a plan of action for implementing the
changes and I gave her my knowledge of how the ward had previously been run, and which
areas I felt it might be worth considering improving. In addition to this, I helped implement
the procedures once she had created a new plan of action and in particular, I assisted
in the cascading of staff training in regard to the new hygiene policies and working protocol
she wanted to change. I understand implementing and embracing change is an important aspect
of being a Nurse Manager and I believe I would find this an enjoyable aspect of my work whilst
working towards continuous improvement and development.” That's another really good
answer, because it shows that you have previously embraced change and you've supported it, and
you also understand how important it is within a healthcare organization, and whilst working
in particular, as a nurse manager. The next question: Tell me a time when you had to work
under pressure to achieve a difficult task? Now this, again, is a behavioral Nurse Manager
interview question. And one of the core requirements of the role of a Nurse Manager is to work
under pressure to achieve your objectives. Here's another great answer to assist you.
“During a busy period on a ward recently, we experienced a situation that meant we all
needed to work under extreme pressure whilst maintaining standards of care and treatment.
It was a Saturday evening and we had just started our shift. Unfortunately, two members
of the medical team had called in sick and we were short-staffed for the first two hours
of duty until replacements arrived. In addition to the ward being full due to
the usual winter flu admissions, we had a serious road traffic collision to contend
with, whereby five injured casualties were brought into the hospital by paramedics all
at the same time. I worked alongside my nursing colleagues to carry out effective triage assessments
whilst remaining calm and whilst following strict medical rules and procedures. Although
at times things got very stressful, I remembered my training, I supported my nursing colleagues
and we worked through the assessments with diligence, professionalism and calm heads.
Eventually, things started to calm down and once the replacement nursing staff arrived,
things returned to normal.” That type of situation shows that you can deal with stressful
situations. You don't complain, you just get on with things. You remember to follow your
training. You use a calm approach to situations, and you achieve the task fully. And that's
very important whilst working as a nurse manager. You will have to work under pressure to complete
lots of difficult tasks at times. The next question. What are the future challenges facing
this healthcare organization and how would you prepare for them as the nursing manager?
Now, being aware of and responsive to future challenges is vital If you are to perform
your duties as the Nurse Manager to a high standard. Here's my suggested answer. “The
challenges are many and varied. Increased demand on healthcare services; a requirement
for us all to make sure healthcare services are utilised with efficiency and effectiveness;
advances in medical treatment meaning we need to stay on top of our knowledge and expertise,
and the challenge of recruiting and retaining experienced staff are all responsibilities
I will need to embrace as the Nursing Manger. To prepare for these, I will ensure my staff
are fully trained and equipped to do their duties correctly. I will ensure we all stay
on top of our professional development, our knowledge and our awareness of medical procedures.
I will dedicate time to keeping the nursing staff in my team supported, motivated and
informed of medical advancements and developments as when they occur, and I will act as a bridge
between the healthcare organization executives and my nursing staff to ensure we meet the
requirements of our roles.” That’s another brilliant answer to that common Nurse Manager
interview question. So, the next thing to do is make sure you CLICK THAT LINK in the
top right-hand corner of the video. Go through to my website. PassMyInterview.com. Take a
look at the 23 questions, the Nurse Manager questions I recommend you prepare for, and
you also have the option to download all of the answers, including the ones we have worked
through together today. It's a great resource! You can have it within your inbox within two
minutes from now, and it will make a significant difference to your preparation and your performance
at your Nurse Manager interview. There's also some important tips on that page, too. Make
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of your success for passing your Nurse Manager interview. Have a brilliant day.