Registered Nurse, RN | Medical/Surgical | Casual
Posted Sep 9, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you delegated to a CNA. How did you make sure it was done right?
What they are checking: Appropriate delegation and follow-through, since CNAs are part of the named team.
How do you work with dietitians and social workers on a med-surg unit?
What they are checking: Whether they use the interdisciplinary team actively rather than handling everything alone.
Tell me about a time you made a mistake at work. What did you do afterward?
What they are checking: Honesty and accountability, which matter for safety in any nursing role.
What would you do
As a casual nurse with no guaranteed hours, how do you stay current on policies and equipment in Boscobel's med-surg unit?
What they are checking: Whether they own their readiness to work safely when they are not on the unit regularly.
You pick up a night shift on a 24-bed unit. How do you plan your night when you come in?
What they are checking: Their method for prioritizing assessments, medications and higher-risk patients from the start.
A patient refuses to get out of bed even though PT says they should walk. How do you handle it?
What they are checking: Ability to motivate patients while respecting their choice and documenting appropriately.
About the work
You work both inpatient and short stay patients. How does your approach differ between them?
What they are checking: Understanding that short stay patients need fast, focused discharge planning and teaching.
A post-surgical patient complains of new calf pain and swelling. What are you thinking?
What they are checking: Recognizing possible blood clots after surgery and acting before it becomes a pulmonary embolism.
A patient admitted with cellulitis is now confused and their blood pressure is low. What do you do?
What they are checking: Spotting sepsis in a patient admitted for a seemingly simple infection.
How do you care for a CHF patient during admission so they are less likely to come back?
What they are checking: Their focus on daily weights, fluid and salt teaching and follow-up, which prevents readmissions.
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