This article will teach you how to create an impressive CV that will be relevant in 2022 and beyond. At the end, we have a really useful resume template on how you should structure your CV at the end of this blog.

 

Nursing is one of the busiest and fulfilling jobs in the world of work; but putting patients first means there isn’t always time to think about your CV. Whether you are a newly qualified nurse or need a refresher on what a good nursing CV looks like, the tips below may be of some assistance. 

 

Having an up to date and well crafted CV is virtual if you’re to stand out from the hundreds seen by a busy recruiter. Making sure your CV is to the point, relevant and contains all the necessary information about your employment history, education and training, can dramatically increase your chances of a new job.

 

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What you should have in your CV

• Your Details

Your details are very important to have on your CV, so that the recruiters can know how to get in touch with you.  You must include your full name, home address, mobile number and email address. Your date of birth is irrelevant. You could also mention the locations you are looking to work in and willing to relocate to. This gives the recruiter a fair idea about what location you’re looking for. 

• Personal Statement

Your personal statement should describe what you have done so far in your nursing career. Do keep it concise – no more than four to five short paragraphs and summarise what you have been doing in recent years.

If you have particular expertise or have specialised in a certain branch of nursing don’t be afraid to boast about it here – after all, you are trying to make yourself stand out so be sure to mention the things you’re good at.

 

For example of Personal Statement:

4 years experience as Registered General Nurse in the Accident and Emergency department. 

Positive performance reviews, with specific commendation for delivering patient centered quality care. Dedicated to the multidisciplinary team, including monitoring and education for new nurses and student nurses. Able to remain calm under pressure, perform necessary tasks quickly and correctly, and make difficult decisions swiftly in emergency situations.

 

• Education – Practical Training and Placements 

This part you should detail where and when you got your nursing qualifications whether that is through on the job training or through a degree course. As a nurse you must include your qualifications such as NMC CTB (Nursing & Midwifery Council – Computer Based Test) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System). 

Nurses, make sure you register with any healthcare organizations that are required!

Any relevant training placements, detailing the work undertaken and your main responsibilities can also be included here. You can also include any continuous professional development you have undertaken and any specialist qualifications. Be sure to list them in chronological order, starting with the most recent first and working backward.

Example of Qualification/ Placement:

• Employment History/ Work experience

This section should cover all relevant employment and work experience history, starting with the most recent position first and working back chronologically. For each job or work experience placement, you should include:

 

• Your job title
• The name of company/ hospital
• The length of time you worked there
• A brief summary of your main duties and responsibilities

 

Using bullet points to list the main points is an easy way of putting things and allows recruiters to look at your experience at a glance.

 

An example of having bullet points instead of paragraphs:

Skills and Achievements 

In addition, you can include anything that is relevant to your nursing application. For instance, you might have experience of patient admission and discharges or you may have led a project to reduce patient waiting times  or to implement a flu vaccination programmed. 

Anything that showcases your nursing skills can be included here. If you are planning to apply for a more senior role, then describe your leadership skills in this section and give examples of any projects or roles where you have used. 

 

Example of Skills and Achievements:

 

SKILLS & ACHIEVEMENTS

• Excellent Communication 
• Leadership skills
• Data management 
• Formulating patient care plans 
• Teamwork 
• Critical thinking and creative problem- solving
• Technology skills

 

• References

Finally, you must at least have 3 references in your CV that should include your full name, email and hospital address right at the bottom of your resume. It’s ideal to have as many references as possible on your CV so that the employer can see that you’ve worked for them and that they can research their firm.

Nursing CV Templates

Nurses you will find 1 example of a suitable CV. You can use Canva to create a user-friendly graphic design application that anyone can use! 

Just search in Nurse CV Templates in Canva to find the ready made designs. 

 

Do you have any personal tips for creating a good nursing CV template? 

We’re confident that the best advice for nurses will come from other nurses!