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Each rule links to its source. "Common practice" means no official source says it.
| Licence | Near the top, with your contact details: body, number and expiry Nurses.co.uk |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | SCFHS professional classification, then registration, before you start work (applied for in Mumaris Plus) SCFHS |
| Dubai | Professional licensing through DHA Sheryan DHA |
| Skills | A core clinical skills section near the top, in your profession's language Nurses.co.uk |
| Experience | Reverse chronological: current job first Nurses.co.uk |
| Length | Two to four pages is fine for UK nursing CVs Nurses.co.uk |
Sections, in order
- Name, title and contact. E.g. "Registered Nurse, Emergency", phone, email and city.
- Professional registration. One line per licence, e.g. "SCFHS, Nurse Specialist, no. ..., valid to 2027", "NMC PIN ...", "DHA licence ...". Add BLS or ACLS with the year.
- Profile. Years, specialty, licensing body and two strengths.
- Clinical experience. Ward or unit, number of beds, patients per shift, procedures, any training you gave others.
- Education. Nursing degree or diploma, institution and year.
- Clinical skills. Triage, IV cannulation, wound care, medication administration, EHR systems you have used.
Tips
- Check your registration number against the official register before sending. Employers do (Nurses.co.uk, about the NMC register).
- Use numbers: beds on the ward, patients per shift, medication rounds without errors. (Our advice.)
- If your licence is in progress, say so honestly, e.g. "DHA licence: passed exam, licence pending". (Our advice.)
FAQ
Where do I put my licence number on a nurse CV?
At the top, with your contact details. UK nurse CV guidance says to put your NMC PIN there, and the same works for DHA, DoH, MOHAP or SCFHS numbers.
Do I need SCFHS registration before applying in Saudi Arabia?
You need SCFHS classification and registration before you start work in the Kingdom. Registration needs lawful residence, so many nurses apply with classification done and registration pending. Follow the employer's instructions.
How long can a nurse CV be?
Two to four pages is fine for UK nursing CVs, according to Nurses.co.uk. For the Gulf, two pages is common.
Sources
Checked 26 October 2026. Hiring conventions change and employers differ. Where rules vary, check the job advert and the official source.