In addition to technical skills and experience, hiring managers look for qualities in nursing candidates that make them stand out from others. Here are a few of these qualities:
Passion – A nurse who is passionate and enthusiastic about the nursing profession, and about caring for their patients, performs better and can inspire passion in others.
Flexibility – Nursing and the entire healthcare industry is a changing and developing field so the willingness to be able to adapt to change is very important. This can include openness to learning new systems or new ways of working.
Positive attitude – A nurse who can maintain a positive attitude and can uplift those around them can help to decrease stress in the work environment. A positive attitude can lead to higher job performance and an increase in patient satisfaction.
