Effectively maintain safety and quality standards

Instructions:

Duration:

There is a minimum time of 8 minutes and a maximum time of 10 minutes to complete the video interview. The time includes the three (3) questions.

Aim of Assessment:

The aim of this assessment is to enable students to prepare, practice, and gain confidence for their New Graduate interviews.

Details:

1. Students are required to pair with another student enrolled in NURS3002 Being a Professional Nurse or Midwife, and answer three (3) interview questions, while being video recorded.
2. There are two (2) sets of three (3) questions, Set A and Set B. It is recommended that you select one set and your partner the other set. The sets of questions and further instructions are available on VUWS under the Assessment 1 - Video Interview tab.
3. As this is a simulation of your new graduate job interview you are required to dress (business dress code) and behave accordingly. It is also important to maintain a professional demeanour during the interview. See the marking criteria.
4. To ensure that you are proficient at being interviewed, you are advised to repeat and review the video a number of times so you can see where you need to improve. This should be done in conjunction with the marking criteria. It is also advised to discuss as well as provide and receive feedback from your partner to help you with the interview.
5. The video will be assessed individually. This means that only the person being interviewed will be assessed. The interviewed person is responsible for their own video and submission.

Resources:

- Examples of job interviews for nursing and midwifery and other relevant information are available in the resources for this Subject and in the relevant modules.
- Preparation for interviews will occur during face-to-face classes prior to the due date for this assessment. In addition, consult with your tutor if you have any questions regarding this assessment.
- There will be an Interview Preparation session by PCALs early in the semester. An announcement of this session will be posted to all students. The PCAL session will be recorded and made available in the Assessment 1 tab in the Subject’s vVUWS site.
- In addition, a video with instructions for this assessment by the Subject Coordinators will be available in the corresponding assessment tab in the Subject's vVUWS site. Also, a session with questions and answers (Q&A) will occur prior to this assessment with the Subject Coordinators.
- Information that can help you with this assessment as well as to prepare for your coming new graduate interviews can be found on your Companion Site in the School of Nursing Pre-Registration Programs 2024 in the Job Readiness section.
- Specific information and resources for this assessment can be found on vVUWS under the Assessment 1 tab.
- Assessments listed as individual assessments must be completed independently. Students are advised to refer back to their notes, textbooks, or appropriate academic, peer-reviewed resources utilized during Subject delivery.

Marking Criteria:

| Criteria | High Distinction | Distinction | Credit | Pass | Fail |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Question 1** | A comprehensive and exceptionally clear description of the factors involved in communication and documentation including an example from own practice. | A very good and clear description of the factors involved in communication and documentation including an example from own practice. | A good and clear description of the factors involved in communication and documentation including an example from own practice. | A basic description of the factors involved in communication and documentation including an example from own practice. | Basic description of the factors involved in communication and documentation without an example from own practice. |
| **Set A**: This question is about communication and documentation within teams and an example from your own practice. |
| **Set B**: This question is about knowing Infection Control policies, professional, legal, and ethical issues, and own appropriate actions when confronted with this situation. |

| Criteria | High Distinction | Distinction | Credit | Pass | Fail |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Question 2** | A comprehensive and exceptionally clear description of the professional, ethical, and legal issues and own appropriate actions when faced with this situation. | A very good and clear description of the professional, ethical, and legal issues and own appropriate actions when faced with this situation. | A good and clear description of the professional, ethical, and legal issues and own appropriate actions when faced with this situation. | A basic description of the professional, ethical, and legal issues and own appropriate actions when faced with this situation. | Basic description of the professional, ethical, and legal issues without own appropriate actions when faced with this situation. |
| **Set A**: This question is about witnessing malpractice. What are the professional, ethical, and legal issues and own appropriate actions when faced with this situation. |
| **Set B**: This question is about professional behavior, relevance of handover, and how this can impact on patients. Also, own appropriate actions when confronted with this situation. |

| Criteria | High Distinction | Distinction | Credit | Pass | Fail |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Question 3** | This question is about the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect, and Empowerment. How it relates to your role as RN and an example from your own practice. | An exceptional and comprehensive response of how CORE values relate to the RN role including an example of each CORE value from own practice. | A very good, comprehensive, and clear response of how CORE values relate to the RN role including an example of each CORE value from own practice. | A good, comprehensive, and clear response of how CORE values relate to the RN role including an example of each CORE value from own practice. | A basic but clear example of how CORE values relate to the RN role including an example of each CORE value from own practice. |

Avoid the use of “we”

Use “I” instead of “we” when answering interview questions.

Examples:
- We (I) showered patients.
- We (I) recorded fluid intake on the fluid balance chart.
- We (I) answered call bells in a timely manner.

The word “I” spotlights:
- Your achievements: "I took responsibility for ...", "I created ..."
- Your contribution: "In my role as a student nurse, I ...", "I was involved in ..."
- Your strengths: "Being goal-oriented, I always ...", "An empathetic person, I ..."

The word “I” tells your career story and the specific skills YOU bring to the job.

Could I use “I” when talking about collaboration/teamwork?

When answering questions about collaboration or teamwork, it is appropriate to use both “I” and “We”, where relevant.

For instance:
- "Our team was given the task of ... My role in the team related to ..."
- "We worked on ... I contributed by ..."
- "We liaised with the multidisciplinary team to ... Specifically, I collaborated with ..."

Action verbs

- Are powerful verbs that can help you strongly reiterate your achievements.
- Direct attention to the subject (the one performing the action).

Consider these sentences:
1. I was asked to perform wound care.
2. My supervising Registered Nurse instructed me to educate patients and family members about treatment and care plans.

The highlighted sentences have more IMPACT! They clearly indicate that YOU did the actions.

- Avoid waffle! Use action verbs to emphasize your capability and convince interviewers that YOU are the right person for the job!

Example:

Answer:
As a student nurse, I always strive to empower patients. I once encountered a difficult patient when I was on clinical placement. I found it difficult to get the young woman I was caring for, to cooperate with me. She refused to take her medication and wanted to be discharged. Understanding that patient empowerment is essential for recovery, I gently asked the patient her reason for not wanting to take the medication and explained the importance of the medication. By spending time with the patient, I effectively built a therapeutic relationship with her, making her feel valued, supported, and part of the decision-making process. Gradually, the patient settled down and started cooperating with me. This demonstrates my ability to empower patients, enabling them to gain a sense of purpose and meet health goals.

Descriptive language

Use descriptive language such as adjectives and adverbs to sell your skills!

- Adjectives (in bold) describe nouns: Therapeutic relationship, Holistic care, Quick decisions.
- Adverbs (in bold) give more information about verbs: Observe patients closely, Effectively maintain safety and quality standards, Carefully review patient records.

Important

- No references required for this assessment.
- You MAY refer to the NMBA standards.

For example:
- "In line with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia guidelines, I demonstrated critical thinking skills and resolved the situation by ..."
- "According to the NMBA standards, Registered nurses and midwives are required to practise in a safe and competent manner by drawing on best available evidence. During my clinical placement, I complied with the NMBA standards by ..."

- NOTE! You are not required to reference the NMBA standards.