NSW Health (GradStart) interviews
NSW Health (GradStart) interviewsHow the interview runs
- Written selection criteriaApplicants answer six selection criteria in 150 words or less each.
- InterviewEach applicant is interviewed once, by the employer chosen as first preference, during a statewide interview period.
Source: health.nsw.gov.au, health.nsw.gov.au
What they assess: values
“being person-centred and interested in patients’ care and welfare”
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Show the value with an example
Choose one placement example that shows what you did, and match it to the criterion.
ExampleWhat they assess: communication
“Demonstrated high level interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.”
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Check what the listener understood
Explain a plan in plain words and ask the listener to say it back.
ExampleWhat they assess: safety
“being a safe practitioner, being enthusiastic about the profession of nursing or midwifery and showing a commitment to life-long learning”
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Correct the record before it spreads
Correct a time and status mix-up during a simulated handoff.
ExampleWhat they assess: speaking up
“knowing when and where to seek help at work or acting and speaking in a professional way”
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What they assess: teamwork
“Demonstrated ability to work within a team.”
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Hand off so a colleague can act
Listen to a readback and correct the part that does not match your note.
ExampleWhat they assess: knowing your limits
“Demonstrated clinical knowledge and clinical problem solving abilities.”
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How the process runs
“You are interviewed once only by the employer you chose as your first employment preference.”
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Know the format before the day
Prepare one example you can adapt to a values question, a scenario and a panel.
ExampleHow they say to prepare
“Use examples from your own clinical experiences to support your responses to the interview questions.”
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