Question

Imagine that you are the Human Resources Director for a medical clinic. For this assignment, please design a recruiting plan for a new Registered Nurse. The plan you propose should address all of the following three elements:Propose a process for conducting a job analysis to modify the existing job description, which is included in the text as Appendix 9.1. You do not need to create a new job description, but you do need to create a list of specific steps that you would include in conducting a job analysis to improve the current job description. Formulate a plan that details how/where you would seek applicants for the new position. Create a set of at least 20 interview questions that you would use to prepare the recruiter to conduct an appropriate interview with potential candidates. Feel free to incorporate questions from this unit’s Supporting Lesson Links (“100 Potential Interview Questions”), other sources and your own creativity.

Answer 1

1.Job analysis is a procedure which is systematic for collecting and analysing job information.It is conducted for the job position and not the person.The data collected for job analysis comes from questionaires,job description and interviewsWhile selecting applicants for a job the selectors need to know what the job involves ie the key tasks,objectives and responsibilitiesand the abilities rrquired for successful performance.A one-to- one discussion with the director of the position will take up to one hour and need to cover the main objectives and responsibilities of the job,the skills which they see as important in carrying out the job.They also need to focus on the effects of political,economic,social,Technological,legal and environment changes which can affect the job in the future.It should be a less structured interview and is as important ,as it ensures that results arfe forward looking.

2.To be a high performing employeee,candidates need to have a passion for what they are doing.Inorder to find an applicant for the new position, is to share with the candidates the culture of the unit,staff expectations,unit management and an explanation of what the job will be like.Also it is extremely important for candidates to know the rewards and challenges of a unit to determine if it is a right fit for them.To help narrow the search focus on candidates with the qualities such as team skills,ability to deal with conflict,who follows ethics and has a strong passion for the field.

3.20 interview questions are

• Why did you chose nursing as your profession?
• What is the rewarding aspect of the job?
• Do you have to deal with an unsatisfied patient in your career?
• What is your greatest skill as a nurse?
• Stress is a part of the nursing field and you have to deal with a lot of stressful situations on duty.How do you manage stress at work?
• Do you like the autonomy as an independent care giver or you prefer working in a team?
• What makes you the best nursing candidate for the position amongst others if selected?
• Tell me something about yourself?
• Why are you leaving the current position?
• Why do you want to work here?
• Describe an incident where you have to deal with a difficult with a difficult patient and how you have dealt with the incident?
• Why should we employ you?
• Do you ever felt that nursing is one of the hardest jobs?Why?
• Which part of it is the hardest and what makes you think so?
• How has your nursing training prepared you?Was the training tough?
• How do you examine yourself in this field in five years?
• Tell me one aspect which drives you to become an organized nurse?
• How would you deal with a doctor who is not polite to his co-workers?
• Would you say you are a team player?
• Do you have any questions to ask us?