community nursery nurse

community nursery nurse

by: lou - 04-04-08 16:17

hello got job interview on monday morning for community nursery nurse in NHS. Has anyone been recently? what questions do they ask? thanks 

by: Sugar & Spice

Hi Good luck on Monday!

I can only tell you what i was asked and the things i have come across in my role in the last year.

Lone working   How will you feel, are you motivated?

Child Protection, Looked after children.

Skill mix.... This is a massive buzz word at the minute within the NHS.

Domestic violence.

Children with complex health needs,special educational needs,disabilities.

Parental support.

Family support.

Advice on weaning,toilet training,behaviour,sleep,diet,speech and language.

Health promotion.

Record and report writing.

CAF

I can not think of any more at the minute if i do i will let you know. Hope i have not put you off,let me know if want any further info.

by: lou

hi thanks now i am scared.

Used to work in a nursery in the preschool and am now finishing maternity leave had a daughter in july.

 How do you feel about working on your own and how do you motivate yourself? thanks

How do you support parents when play is low and development is delayed?

What play opporuinties do you provide? do i need to know childrens stage of development and milestones?

What is webster stratton?

every child matters do you think there will be questions about this?

Do they give scencrio questions?

Thanks for help do appreciate it

by: Sugar & Spice

Hi,Don't be scared at least you will not be phased when they ask you these questions,it will show them you have heard these terms before and that you have given the interview lots of thought.You should be proud of yourself to get an interview as that is the hard bit getting shortlisted.

In reply to your post i have never heard of webster stratton,where have you heard about it?

I work on my own most of the time,it's great.My work is generated from the Health Visitors and myself,follow up appointments.Motivation is not a problem as we have a very busy caseload.It's like being self employed in some ways but with having the security of a regular salary,holidays etc.

Supporting parents and families is a big part of my role,I have my own equipment which i take around to the houses,most of the houses do not have any toys and the children do not know how to play.

by: Sugar & Spice

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I would not get too concerned about Every Child Matters,Birth To Three,Foundation Stage,Children's Bill etc,as you have the knowledge anyway so you can draw on that if needed.

Where is your interview which tPCT?

I am around most of the weekend if you want any further help,If you post your e-mail address we can talk there and maybe swap telephone numbers if you feel you want to discuss anything further on the phone.I don't mind so don't feel worried about asking.

Speak soon.

by: lou

thanks you seem very confident in your role which is a good thing. you seem the right person to ask questions.

always nervous about interview questions do not want my mind to go blank.

Webster stratton is about behaviour management

what type of toys do you take with you? do you have to set up activites?

What about children with special needs and english as a second language?

Health promotion? what do you do?

i live in cambridgeshire what about you?

got to go because my daughter will need feeding in a minute and need to mash her a bannana!

my email adress is louisasargeant@fsmail.net

thanks

by: lou

hello  sugar and spice what is your email adress?

by: Sugar & Spice

Hi I have sent you a e-mail.

by: lou

thanks but have accidently deleted it! how soon did you hear that you had the job? did they ring or send a letter?

Would you be able to give me some practice questions so that i can prepare?