Nursing Cover Letter Template
An Australian cover letter template for nursing roles — registered nurse, enrolled nurse and new graduate programs.
See the cover letter →Nursing Resume Template (Australia)
For nursing roles such as registered nurse, enrolled nurse and new graduate nurse — AHPRA registered, including recent Bachelor of Nursing graduates.
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Emily Nguyen
04xx xxx xxx | emily.nguyen@example.com | Parramatta, NSW
Professional Summary
Compassionate and AHPRA-registered registered nurse and recent Bachelor of Nursing graduate, seeking a graduate nurse position. Experienced across medical, surgical and aged care placements, with strong clinical assessment, medication administration and patient-centred care skills. Calm under pressure, a reliable team member, and committed to safe, evidence-based practice.
Key Skills
- Patient assessment and clinical observations
- Medication administration and management
- Care planning and documentation
- Infection prevention and control
- Electronic medical records (EMR)
- Wound care and basic life support
- Patient and family communication
- Teamwork in multidisciplinary teams
Education
Bachelor of Nursing2025
University example, NSW
Completed, including clinical placements in medical, surgical and aged care settings.
AHPRA Registration (Registered Nurse)2025
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
Current.
Higher School Certificate (Year 12)2021
Secondary school example, NSW
Completed.
Work Experience
Graduate Nurse Clinical Placement2024 – 2025
XXXX Hospital, Westmead, NSW
- Provided patient care under supervision across medical and surgical wards
- Performed clinical observations, assisted with medication rounds and documented in the EMR
- Communicated with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team
Assistant in Nursing (AIN)2022 – 2024
XXXX Aged Care, Parramatta, NSW
- Supported residents with personal care, mobility and daily living
- Reported changes in condition to registered nurses
- Maintained accurate progress notes
Licences & Certifications
- AHPRA Registration (Registered Nurse) — current
- First Aid and CPR certificate
- National Police Check (current)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Working with Children Check
- Driver's licence (Full)
Referees
Referees available on request.
Next steps
Once your resume is ready
Pair it with a cover letter, then apply and follow up with confidence.
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Open the tool →How to Make an ATS-Friendly Resume
Format your resume so applicant tracking systems can read it clearly — without losing the human touch.
Read the guide →Resume Checklist
Run through this before you send your resume — the basics, tailoring, Australian conventions and a final check.
Open the checklist →Frequently asked questions
What should I put on a nursing resume in Australia?
Lead with your AHPRA registration and Bachelor of Nursing, then your clinical placements, clinical skills (assessment, medication, documentation), and clearances. New graduates should highlight placements, EMR experience and teamwork.
How do I write a new graduate nurse resume with little experience?
Draw on your clinical placements as your main experience — name the wards or settings, the skills you used and the systems you worked with. Add any AIN or PCA work, and emphasise communication, reliability and safe practice.
What registration and checks do nurses need?
Registered and enrolled nurses must hold current AHPRA registration. Most roles also require a National Police Check, often a Working with Children Check, and current First Aid and CPR. Always check the job ad.
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