Nurse CV Example for Kenya (2026): Profile, Skills and Bullet Points
Updated 4 November 20266 min readBy the KaziMatch careers team
A strong nurse CV in Kenya opens with your Nursing Council of Kenya licence and cadre (KRCHN, BScN or KECHN), names the units you have worked in, and shows the scale of your work with numbers such as patients per shift or students trained. Keep your licence status current and visible.
Below is a complete example. The nurse is fictional, facilities are anonymised and every figure is illustrative.
Example nurse CV
Contact details
[Your Name] [Town, County] · [Phone number] · [professional.email@example.com]
Professional profile
Registered nurse (KRCHN) licensed by the Nursing Council of Kenya with five years of experience in medical-surgical and maternity units at a Level 5 hospital. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency response, infection prevention and health education. Seeking a role in critical care.
Key skills
- Patient assessment, triage and care planning
- Medication administration and IV therapy
- Midwifery: antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care
- Infection prevention and control
- Basic Life Support and emergency response
- Electronic and paper health records, reporting
Work experience
Illustrative example only: facilities are anonymised and all figures are invented to show the style of a good bullet.
Registered Nurse, Medical Ward · [Level 5 county hospital], Kisumu · July 2022 – Present
- Cared for up to 20 patients per shift on a busy medical ward
- Introduced a double-check at handover that helped reduce medication errors on the ward
- Trained 12 student nurses on infection prevention and control protocols
Registered Nurse, Maternity Unit · [Level 5 county hospital], Kisumu · January 2021 – June 2022
- Assisted in about 30 deliveries a month and monitored mothers and newborns after birth
- Ran weekly health talks on breastfeeding and immunisation for new mothers
Nurse Intern · [Teaching and referral hospital], Eldoret · January 2020 – December 2020
- Rotated through medical, surgical, paediatric and theatre units
- Completed internship competencies and logbook ahead of schedule
Education
- Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN) · [College name] · 2019
- Upgrading or degree studies, if any, with expected completion date
Certifications and professional bodies
- Nursing Council of Kenya licence (state it is current; give the number when asked)
- Basic Life Support (BLS); ACLS or other advanced courses if you have them
- Specialised training such as IMNCI, PMTCT or emergency obstetric care, where completed
- Membership of a nursing association, if any
Referees
Write Available on request, or list three if asked. A nursing officer in charge or a ward manager is ideal. See referees on a CV.
What to tailor for each nursing job
- Unit match. If the advert is for theatre, ICU, renal or paediatrics, move your most relevant rotation or role to the top and name the procedures you can do.
- Cadre and licence. State your cadre and that your licence is current in the first line of the profile. Many employers screen on this first.
- Private vs public vs NGO. Private hospitals often value patient experience and specific equipment skills; NGO and community roles value outreach, HIV or maternal health programmes and data reporting.
- Overseas recruitment. If an advert involves working abroad, read our job scams guide first and never pay to be "shortlisted".
Profile variations by career stage
The profile above suits a mid-career candidate. Adjust it to your level. Both versions below are fictional examples.
Entry level
Newly licensed registered nurse (KRCHN) with a completed one-year internship across medical, surgical, paediatric and maternity units. Skilled in patient observation, medication administration and health education. Seeking a first staff nurse role.
Senior level
BScN nurse manager licensed by the Nursing Council of Kenya, with over 12 years of experience, including five years leading a critical care unit of 30 nurses. Experienced in rostering, quality audits and mentoring. Seeking a nursing services manager role.
Keywords recruiters search for
Recruiters and applicant tracking systems often search for terms like these. Use the ones that are genuinely true for you and that appear in the advert:
Nursing Council of Kenya, KRCHN, BScN, patient assessment, triage, IV therapy, infection prevention, BLS, maternity, theatre, ICU, health records, patient education, care planning
5 mistakes on nurse CVs
- Not stating your licence status. An expired or unclear licence can end your application at screening.
- Generic duties. "Administered drugs to patients" is expected. Show scale, units and improvements.
- Leaving out internship rotations. Early-career nurses should list rotations; they prove breadth.
- Mixing up qualifications. Write the full, correct name of your diploma or degree as on your certificate.
- Sharing patient details. Never mention patient names or identifiable cases in your examples.
Next steps
KaziMatch's AI tailors your CV and cover letter to a specific hospital or NGO advert using only your real experience. Start with a free fit check.
Frequently asked questions
- What should a nurse CV include in Kenya?
- Your Nursing Council of Kenya licence and cadre, a short profile, key clinical skills, ward experience with quantified bullets, education, certifications such as BLS, and referees or a note that they are available on request.
- Should I list my internship on a nurse CV?
- Yes, especially early in your career. List the rotations you completed, as they show the range of units you can work in.
- Do I need to include my nursing licence number?
- State that your licence is current. Give the number when the advert or employer asks for it, usually at application form or verification stage.
- How do I make my nurse CV stand out?
- Match your most relevant unit experience to the advert, show the scale of your work with honest numbers, and list specialised training that the role needs.