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How do you write a nursing cover letter when you are applying for a new job?

When looking for a job as a nurse, often healthcare employers, such as hospitals or clinics, are looking for someone who wants to learn or has skills, like:

Problem-solving ability;
Empathy;
Communication skills;
Attitude and confidence;
Teamwork;
Networking;
Critical thinking;
Professionalism;
Conflict resolution;
Can-do, Will-do mentality;
Leadership skills;
Ability to multi-task;
Ability to communicate;
Hard work ethic.

There are a few basic requirements for a strong cover letter, such as the following:

Structured and written to highlight your strengths;
Brief, preferably one page in length;
Clean, error-free, and easy to read;
Immediately clear about your name and the position you are seeking;
Expands upon your resume; do not repeat it verbatim;
Includes the person’s full name if you do not know the gender;
Limited to 3-4 paragraphs and 1 page;
Using common business letter format;
No copying of exact words/phrases from sample letters without checking the context;
Uses the correct name of the organization;
Enthusiastic! Show off your character and personality.

Sample Nursing cover letter

Dear {{Mr./Mrs./Ms.}} {{Manager’s Name}},

I’m pleased to write you today regarding my application for the nursing position advertised on {{Website Name}}. I believe my qualifications and experience make me an ideal candidate for this job. I have a Master’s Degree in Nursing and {{Number of Years}} years of proven experience effectively and efficiently managing both patients and staff. I am an extremely organized, calm, and patient professional with excellent healthcare skills. I have a passion for providing quality care to patients, and the necessary leadership skills to inspire other staff members to provide above standard levels of service.

In my present role as a registered nurse at {{Hospital Name}} Hospital, I am tasked with evaluating the medical conditions of up to 20 patients daily, and developing and directing a rotational system to manage the care of patients and coordinate workforce management. During this, I’ve been recognized as a dedicated, ambitious, and reliable person who has the ability to work without supervision.

In addition, my {{Number of Years}} years of experience as an Assistant Nurse at the {{Medical Centre Name}} helped me realize and implement clinical duties I learned during the course of my education. While employed there, I was commended for proficiently handling difficult situations with patients and their family members. I believe a relationship with your company would be mutually beneficial, as I am seeking a challenging work environment where I can exercise my skills to the fullest extent. I look forward to hearing from you and would love to explain my skills further during an interview. Please find a detailed account of my work history in the attached resume.

Yours sincerely,

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