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Registered Nurse CV Example (2026)

This example is for a Band 5 adult nurse with a few years on acute wards who is ready for a Band 6 post. It shows how to set out NMC registration, ward specialty and patient ratios, and how to turn clinical work and audits into results.

A fictional example: the person, the employers and the contact details are invented. Shown in the Aurora template.

Why this CV works

  • NMC Registered Nurse (Adult), PIN available on request

    Registration and field of practice are the first things a shortlister checks. Offering the PIN on request keeps it off a document that gets passed around.

  • Care for up to 7 acutely unwell patients a shift, including NEWS2 monitoring, IV therapy, blood transfusions and sepsis screening.

    Patient ratio and core clinical skills in one line tell the reader exactly what acuity she is used to.

  • Nurse in charge on around 2 shifts a week, coordinating a team of 6 nurses and HCAs and managing admissions and discharges with the bed team.

    Nurse-in-charge experience is the main thing Band 6 panels look for, and the team size shows how much she already coordinates.

  • Led the unit's falls audit in 2025; after we introduced bay-watch rotas, inpatient falls dropped from 11 to 6 over six months.

    A quality improvement project with a measured result. Audits like this are often required at Band 6.

  • Practice supervisor for student nurses; supported 8 students through their placements in 2025.

    Supporting students is part of the Band 6 role, and naming the practice supervisor role uses the NMC's own term.

Skills to include

  • Acute assessment and NEWS2
  • IV therapy and cannulation
  • Medicines administration
  • Sepsis recognition and escalation
  • Nurse in charge and shift coordination
  • Discharge planning
  • Infection prevention and control
  • Wound care
  • Supervising students (practice supervisor)
  • Electronic patient records
  • Immediate Life Support (ILS)

Mistakes to avoid

  • Leaving out your NMC registration, field of practice (adult, mental health, children's, learning disabilities) or current band, which is what shortlisters look for first.
  • Describing the ward vaguely. Give the specialty, number of beds and your patient ratio so the reader knows the acuity you work at.
  • Listing duties every nurse does (“administered medication”) instead of what sets you apart: nurse in charge, audits, competencies, teaching.

Country tip

UK employers check your NMC registration online before an offer, so state “NMC Registered Nurse” with your field and the year you registered; give the PIN on the application form or on request. NHS posts are applied for through NHS Jobs or a trust's own system, which usually asks for a supporting statement against the person specification as well as your CV.

Frequently asked questions

What should a nurse CV include?

Your NMC registration and field, a short profile, each post with band, ward specialty, bed numbers and patient ratio, your clinical skills and competencies, and mandatory training such as ILS.

How do I write a newly qualified nurse CV?

Lead with your degree and NMC registration, then your placements: ward type, what you were signed off for and any feedback or projects. Add any healthcare assistant or care work you did alongside your studies.

Should I put my NMC PIN on my CV?

It's optional. Many nurses write “PIN available on request” on the CV and give the number on the application form, where the employer checks it against the NMC register.

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