Application Process & Interviews at Ramsay Health Care

Online interview in a group One on one interview Medication calculations The online interview was good compared to the public system who I felt had a woke approach.

The interview process & assessments were fine. The only issue was the previous intake, multiple staff who had worked within the hospital for many years missed out on grad positions because they were all afforded to QUT students, because we are a feeder hospital so it showed many staff that despite our commitment and service to the hospital, we were not rewarded or acknowledged or considered for new positions.

I had a group interview, then short listed to an interview with a panel. An email confirmation was then sent to offer a position.

I had to make the initial application then i got to the next stage which was reference checks. Then the interview with my grad coordinator and the NUM of my area.

Friendly, not intimidating, supportive and open when approached. Some lack of follow-up, needed to get in touch myself for consistent updates on hiring progress.

It started as a group interview after that there were individual interviews over zoom due to covid.

Very satisfied and happy. They are well organised

Very fair and thorough.

Online interview

It was adequate

From what I remember, the interview was via zoom (during Covid) and went alright. I felt like the interviewers were friendly and supportive, and wanted me to succeed. The group interview was a little more difficult/unenjoyable because we weren't in a group setting face to face.

I was interviewed by a panel of management in a group interview for a new grad position

Disorganised, don't communicate well during the process. No updates for almost a month and then when I contacted them they informed me I had already gotten the job and they had not had a chance to inform me yet. May have been a staffing issue that caused the issue. The staff themselves when always very nice.

The interview was good

There's group interviews which most of the times is intimidating, but one on one interview is always great for me because l feel confident and courageous enough to speak ans sell myself in front the interv

Apply online and attend an interview

The team were amazing.

I had no issues with the recruitment process, from memory it was quick and easy.

The recruitment process was good. It was a calm atmosphere. I was given a scenario and asked how I would approach it. The people doing the interview process would ask about your personal strengths and weaknesses.

Easy, I just spoke to the NUM, interviewed and did the necessary paperwork.

How your friends would describe you. Scenario questions.

What is my greatest achievement? What nurse do I look up to? What are my strengths? What is my weakness?

Senarios were given that we had to answer how we would respond. How I thought I could work the hours with having a family. How would I respond to a pt that was aggitated. Why did I chose the graduate program.

well from what i remember of that it was thungs like what job had i had proir to maing my application. was i planning on continuing my study to be an rn etc

Primarily questions based on my core values as well as how I would react given certain situations.

Questions about myself and about my knowledge on healthcare and the what I hope to achieve as a graduate nurse with Ramsay.

Relevant to my work experience

My strengths and weaknesses, my SMART goals.

What's my work ethic, how well do I work with others, problem solving etc

Describe yourself in 3 words. What area of nursing are you interested in? I can't remember the other questions.

The usual, situational examples

What I wanted to do. Scenario based questions.

What I do in a scenario? Why I wanted the graduate program?

Questions related to how we'd handle scenarios in theatre and in the 1:1 interview it was more personal questions getting to know us.

Scenario based, what goals I had

For example, you have three patients, it is 0800, one patient has CCF and needs a daily weigh, one is a diabetic and needs their BGL checked prior to breakfast, and one patient has a surgical procedure to attend at 0830. The questions included what order would you would approach these tasks.

What made me apply for the position, with different scenarios and how l would handle incidents relating to patients with mental illness,

Questions relative to my role as a nurse.

Signs and symptoms related to identifying and treating a possible DVT which is what we are constantly looking to prevent.

Clinical questions, why I chose the hospital.

General preparation.

I usually just tell them that the group interview is a case study, normally surgical and think about what you would do for a deteriorating surgical patients. 1:1 interviews, I tell them the questions I was asked and think about what your answers to those questions would be.

Remember your CORE values of nursing as well as ensure you understand what to prioritise in emergency scenarios.

I would simply say be yourself and treat every opportunity you get to ask questions as an opportunity to show your intrest.

Be good at time management. Be okay to say yes to overtime or changing your shift. Be a team player.

Know the company and its values

To be their own self and to be truthful

Be clear on their goals for the next 5 years.

Practice having an interview with yourself or someone else. Remember that while you are presenting yourself in a professional manner, you can also show your personality, just be friendly. And have some questions up your sleeve to ask at the end.

Be honest

Yeah, brace yourself

Make sure to sleep early night before the interviews, Just be confident in themselves ready to answer any questions, believe in themselves, and maintain a positive attitude.

Research the organisation and hospital you are applying for. Know their values

Know about pain management and DVT symptoms.

Be flexible and don't have your heart set on a certain ward as you may enjoy a different one on rotation or not be able to stay there

Learning which wards are which.

Address the selection criteria in the cover letter and have a good understanding of the Ramsay way and how'd you show this in your work.

Practice reflection based answers

Stay up to date with the knowledge you have gained through your studies. Mentally prepare yourself and disregard any feelings of self-doubt.

When you are just starting in a new speciality come to work 30 mins early to learn about your patients and there surgeries / diagnoses. Get your plan sorted ?rst. Ask that question you're unsure about, don't keep it in. If you are worried about someone or something escalate and document. Any abuse that has occurred to you during work hours document with the date, and be speci?c. If you are sick, you're sick don't push yourself too hard. Don't get caught up in work gossip, if you hear people talking behind each other's backs walk away. or if you are sucked into the conversation remain neutral. If another nurse asks for help and you are free, give it to them, they will remember that for the next time, you need help.