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Staff Nurse CV Example for Ireland
Irish hospitals and nursing homes shortlist staff nurses on NMBI registration first, then ward experience and core clinical skills. Put your NMBI PIN near the top, name the specialties you have worked in, give ward sizes and patient ratios, and show outcomes such as falls or pressure-ulcer reductions you contributed to.
Professional summary example
NMBI-registered Staff Nurse with [X] years in acute medical and surgical wards. Experienced in patient assessment, medication management and discharge planning in a [X]-bed unit.
Skills employers search for
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- IV therapy
- Wound care
- Care planning
- Infection prevention and control
- Electronic health records
- Discharge planning
- Basic Life Support
- Venepuncture
- Cannulation
Tools and systems
- Electronic patient record systems
- Medication management systems
Personal strengths
- Compassion
- Teamwork
- Calm under pressure
- Clear handover communication
Example achievements
Replace each [X] with your own numbers.
- Cared for [X] patients per shift on a [X]-bed acute medical ward
- Administered IV therapy and medication with zero reportable errors over [X] months
- Coordinated discharge plans with the multidisciplinary team, cutting average stay by [X] days
- Mentored [X] student nurses through clinical placements
Turn duties into results
Weak
Looked after patients on the ward
Strong
Delivered care to [X] patients per shift on an acute surgical ward, maintaining full NEWS documentation
Action verbs to start your bullet points
- Assessed
- Administered
- Coordinated
- Monitored
- Educated
- Advocated
- Implemented
- Supervised
- Triaged
- Documented
Qualifications and certifications to list
- NMBI registration
- BLS
- ACLS
- Manual handling
- Hand hygiene
Registration: NMBI (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland)
Typical education: BSc Nursing (General) or equivalent recognised by NMBI
Common mistakes on a Staff Nurse CV
- Leaving out the NMBI PIN
- No ward size or patient ratio
- Listing duties instead of outcomes
- Photos or tables in the CV
Build your Staff Nurse CV
The builder opens with these skills and example achievements ready to edit. One column, ATS-friendly, PDF or Word.
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I am applying for the Staff Nurse position because I want to bring [X] years of acute ward experience and my NMBI registration to a team known for patient-centred care.
Questions
Do I need to put my NMBI PIN on my CV?
Yes. Put your NMBI registration and PIN near the top so recruiters can confirm it quickly. If your registration is in progress, say which stage you have reached.
How long should a nursing CV be in Ireland?
Two pages is standard, and three is acceptable for senior or specialist nurses. Keep older roles brief and give your current post the most detail.
What should internationally educated nurses add?
Your NMBI registration status, any adaptation or aptitude test you completed, and the countries and clinical settings where you practised, with dates.