Thank you for your interest in the position of Registered Nurse
in St Helens
with HC-One.
This is a video practice interview and we use your
computer's webcam & microphonedevice's cameraphone's camera
to record your answers.
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The whole thing should take you less than five minutes.
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First, we'll enable your camera & microphone and then ask you to record a short introduction about yourself, about 30 seconds long, to make sure your camera is working ok.
Then, we'll ask you to answer one or more questions of your choice from the list below:
1. Can you share an experience where you felt you made a significant difference in a patient’s life? Can you share an experience where you felt you made a significant difference in a patient’s life?
2. What qualities do you believe are essential for a nurse working in a care home setting, and how do you embody these qualities? What qualities do you believe are essential for a nurse working in a care home setting, and how do you embody these qualities?
3. How do you ensure effective communication with residents and their families, especially when they might be distressed or vulnerable? How do you ensure effective communication with residents and their families, especially when they might be distressed or vulnerable?
4. What strategies do you use to stay updated with the latest developments in nursing practice? What strategies do you use to stay updated with the latest developments in nursing practice?
5. How do you approach mentoring and supporting junior staff or students in your care? How do you approach mentoring and supporting junior staff or students in your care?
6. What do you think are the key elements of achieving effective collaboration among nursing staff? What do you think are the key elements of achieving effective collaboration among nursing staff?
7. Can you provide an example of a challenging ethical dilemma you faced in your nursing career? How did you handle it? Can you provide an example of a challenging ethical dilemma you faced in your nursing career? How did you handle it?
8. How do you advocate for residents’ rights and ensure they are involved in their own care decisions? How do you advocate for residents’ rights and ensure they are involved in their own care decisions?
9. Describe a complex decision you had to make in your nursing practice. What factors did you consider? Describe a complex decision you had to make in your nursing practice. What factors did you consider?
10. Can you give an example of a time when you had to demonstrate courage in supporting a resident or colleague? Can you give an example of a time when you had to demonstrate courage in supporting a resident or colleague?
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Interviewed on Thursday 21 November 2024
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nRegistered Nurse with HC-One in St Helens, Merseyside\n\n What was it that made you decide to become a nurse? Did you want to provide Kind Care and make a difference to people in need? Was it your love of learning, and the opportunity to work closely with multi-professional teams in a field that is constantly evolving? Whatever your reason, at HC One, the Kind Care Company, we can offer you a career where your kindness will be truly rewarded. Whether you are at the start of your exciting career journey, or have years of experience as a registered nurse, working within a care home environment can be incredibly rewarding It embodies the practice of nursing, all while building meaningful, long-lasting relationships with Residents and their loved ones. We are looking for kind nurses to join our dedicated care home teams across the country, offering enhanced rates of pay that progress with your experience alongside a wide range of attractive company benefits. As a nurse at HC-One, you will build on your existing skill set, practicing in a nurse-led environment, developing complex decision making and collaborative skills - to name but a few! You will make a difference to our Residents at a time of their life when they may feel the most vulnerable, and they will look to you to guide and support them in life-changing decisions, which is a humbling and unbelievably rewarding part of the role. You will be a Registered Nurse with a valid Pin number and will understand your commitment to your profession through the standards of practice set by the NMC. About us What was it that made you decide to become a nurse? Did you want to provide Kind Care and make a difference to people in need? Was it your love of learning, and the opportunity to work closely with multi-professional teams in a field that is constantly evolving? Whatever your reason, at HC One, the Kind Care Company, we can offer you a career where your kindness will be truly rewarded. Whether you are at the start of your exciting career journey, or have years of experience as a registered nurse, working within a care home environment can be incredibly rewarding It embodies the practice of nursing, all while building meaningful, long-lasting relationships with Residents and their loved ones. We are looking for kind nurses to join our dedicated care home teams across the country, offering enhanced rates of pay that progress with your experience alongside a wide range of attractive company benefits. About you As a nurse at HC-One, you will build on your existing skill set, practicing in a nurse-led environment, developing complex decision making and collaborative skills - to name but a few! You will make a difference to our Residents at a time of their life when they may feel the most vulnerable, and they will look to you to guide and support them in life-changing decisions, which is a humbling and unbelievably rewarding part of the role. You will be a Registered Nurse with a valid Pin number and will understand your commitment to your profession through the standards of practice set by the NMC. You will have a passion to mentor and share your knowledge with your Colleagues, along with providing support as a practice supervisor and assessor to students. You will understand the importance of effective communication, both verbally and written, and role model professional behaviours. You will advocate and deliver a person-centred approach to care for the people living in our care home and their families. Safeguarding is everyones responsibility and therefore it is important that you are able to recognise the signs which may indicate possible abuse, harm or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if there are any concerns. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas. You also have the ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken. About HC-One At HC-One, kindness is more than a word. It is a belief that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them so we can support them to lead their best possible life. To be able to provide the kindest possible care there are 5 qualities that everyone who is part of the HC-One team shows up with, supports and coaches in each other every single day. We call these 5 qualities Kindness the HC-One Way: We are curious and ask questions, look for clues and seek to understand. We are compassionate and try to walk in the shoes of others. We're creative yet practical, using our imagination to make things happen. We are courageous in how we support residents to live the life they want, and we can always be counted on. We champion inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and can be themselves. Our diverse and inclusive workforce allows us to learn from each other and better represent the communities we serve. Our dedicated, professional colleagues strive to always deliver outstanding care and we care about our talented teams too, supporting them in their professional and personal growth. We are committed to developing people that work for us through robust career pathways, CPD and post graduate programmes. Throughout your career, HC-One will invest in you with great opportunities to progress into regional and national roles. Rewards and benefits Are you ready to start your rewarding journey as a nurse at one of our HC-One care homes? We are here to support you through every step of your career and are committed to providing you with a quick and clear process from offering you a position to your very first working day. To compliment your salary, we offer paid NMC PIN renewal and access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological wellbeing. Benefits include: £2000 Welcome Bonus Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG Pay rate is subject to experience and qualifications Free uniform Homemade meals whilst on shift Company pension scheme 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (contract dependent) Group life Assurance cover Wagestream - financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it Award-winning learning and development opportunities, with dedicated support to achieve additional qualifications. GP online - a service providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app - available to you and your children under 16. An opportunity to learn from experienced Colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team. Colleague discounts access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners. Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their families access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental, and financial issues Excellent Colleague recognition schemes such as Kindness in Care and Long Service Awards An attractive refer a friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role We want you to have an amazing experience working at HC-One, starting with our commitment to providing the quickest possible turnaround from the point of making you a job offer to you starting with us on day one. We are passionate about ensuring that our current and future Colleagues can be their true selves, and that our workforce represents the communities we serve. We prioritise inclusive working practices and invite applicants from all backgrounds into our HC-One family. "}