Dialysis Nurse Interview Preparation Guide

Kidney care comes with its own set of challenges, and often, your patients would be fighting for their life. Being a dialysis nurse often exposes you to unsavory situations. Even the course and intensity of training are very different. You are expected to have chosen this position only after having very clear ideas about what you are getting into.

What inspired me the most to get into this field of kidney care is the general hopelessness that pervades kidney patients and their relatives. True, kidney problems are very difficult to tackle. But the little bit of help and care that I can provide to the suffering people as a part of my job are enough to drive me on.

Different organizations demand different values and commitments from their employees. And as a nurse, irrespective of your specialty, you are expected to have your own set of ethics since caring for others sets you apart from other professionals. Questions like these are aimed to test your adjustment and negotiation skills. Make it a point to go through all the aims and criteria set out in the brochure or site of the organization before heading out for the interview. Be as specific in your answer as possible.

During all this time as a dialysis nurse, I have realised that some situations arise where you simply can’t negotiate. You must give everything that you have got to deal with it, and I think that that would further the commitment to healthcare this particular organization has.

This is a very common question that is asked in almost every interview. I love this question because it gives you the opportunity to sell yourself. Discuss what makes you standout from the crowd and show them how you can help advance their company. Remember to be specific. This is where all the company research you have done comes into play. You should have an idea as to why the company is hiring or looking to hire someone for that position. What problem do they have that they are looking for people to help them solve? And once you can establish this, you are to show them how you can solve this problem for them.

Here, they just want to know how motivated you are about the position or if you are just there for the pay. They want to ascertain that you would form an important part of the company. You have to show them that you are willing to be part of the company and would do all you can to ensure you and the company grows together.

Give concrete examples of difficult situations that actually happened at work. Then discuss what you did to solve the problem.

Keep your answers positive (Even though it was difficult when Jane Doe quit without notice, we were able to rearrange the department workload to cover the position until a replacement was hired.) and be specific. Itemize what you did and how you did it.

You should be ready to share an issue or two that has surfaced over time. Pick a performance area that is not central to the job you're applying for. If possible, pick an issue that you have addressed and improved upon.

This is one of the most basic questions when it comes to interviewing for the position of a dialysis nurse. As a member of the healthcare sector, you are expected to have very clear knowledge regarding what you have set out to do, and this is where having practical experience helps.

In addition to giving the scientific definitions, include bits about the practical nitty-gritties you have come across that have helped shape your idea of dialysis, as it helps your interviewer get a better understanding of how well-versed you are in this particular field.

Not all of us are good at communication skills and social situations. But as a nurse, these are very important. Questions like these are again aimed at finding your negotiation capabilities. While you may bean introvert by nature, as a dialysis nurse, you are required to develop some skills which would not only help you but also others to deal with some very tough situations. At the same time, it is always best to tell about your strengths and weaknesses to your interviewer, so that it is easy for them to assign you a position accordingly once you are selected.

The reason why you are asked this question is to hear what you consider difficult and how you approached the situation. Select a difficult work situation, which wasn’t caused by you and can be explained in a few sentences. You can then show yourself in a positive light by explaining how you handled the situation.

Discuss your method of assigning responsibility to the best candidates. How you communicate with employees to make them understand what is expected of them and how you make sure that the employees have the resources needed to carry out specific tasks. You should also chip in your follow-up procedures.