Fresh Hospital Nurse Interview Questions & Answers:

1. Tell me are you comfortable working with other doctors and nurses?

As a nurse who has to interact with a wide variety of individuals in the medical field including doctors, technicians, other nurses, and the friends and families of your patients just to name a few, your first answer had better be yes. Of course, what you say after that is what is going to make or break you in your interview.

2. Tell us what can you bring to our team?

“I ask this question because it provides them with an opportunity to share their unique strengths that may not have already come up in the interview,” she explained.

Nurses might want to provide specific examples of how they contributed to their current or previous team as part of their answer.

3. Tell us do you prefer to work alone or as part of a nursing team?

That really depends on the situation. I love working with a good team because I believe that providing the best care and treatment in a hospital is a team effort. But I have worked alone on wards before and enjoyed the autonomy and responsibility. But ideally I would prefer to be part of a well-structured unit that works together as one.

4. Explain me would you say you're a team player?

As a nurse who has to interact with a wide variety of individuals in the medical field including doctors, technicians, other nurses, and the friends and families of your patients just to name a few, your first answer had better be yes. Of course, what you say after that is what is going to make or break you in your interview.

5. Can you explain what do you think of your previous boss?

My last boss at the hospital where I worked taught me the importance of time management. He was extremely deadline-driven and wouldn't take excuses if the job wasn't done properly and on time. His no-nonsense approach pushed me to work harder and manage my caseloads much more efficiently.

6. Explain me would you describe yourself as an organized nurse?

Yes I would. I like to have a checklist and make sure that each item gets the attention it needs. I'm very organized and thorough and I think this has definitely made me a better nurse.

7. Explain me a time you had to deal with a difficult patient and how you handled that?

Tough patients are going to be a regular part of your daily routine, and no employer wants to hire a nurse who is going to be unable to handle these types of characters.

8. Tell us how do you handle the stress of the job?

Let's be honest, nursing can be incredibly high stress. An employer needs to know how you handle that stress and whether or not you work well under pressure.

9. Why do you want to work here as Hospital Nurse?

Don't say the money. We all know it's the money, but please, don't say it. Employers aren't stupid. They know that paycheck is a big part of why you're applying, but don't be that guy. Talk about your career goals and your vision for your future in your industry and how those directly relate to what you will be doing if hired.

10. Tell us what really motivates you as Hospital Nurse?

Doing the best I can for every patient. I believe that every challenge can be overcome with the right attitude and hard work. I love nursing and the thing that motivates me every day is knowing that I am making a real difference to people's lives whatever particular illness, injury or trauma they are facing in their lives.