Do I need a current NMCN licence to apply?

To practise as a nurse in Nigeria you need a current licence from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria. Hospitals will ask for it; renew it before you apply if it has lapsed.

Should I mention post-basic certifications?

Yes — midwifery, perioperative, critical care or public health nursing certifications set you apart for specialist roles.

Application letter for a nursing job

An application letter for a nursing job should state your qualification (RN, RM or B.N.Sc.), your current Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) practising licence, the wards you have worked on, and when you can start. Here is a sample, and a builder that writes yours.

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Sample letter

12 Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos. 080 0000 0000 5 November 2026

The Director of Nursing Services, Riverside Specialist Hospital, 3 Hospital Road, Enugu.

Dear Sir/Madam,

APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF REGISTERED NURSE

I am writing to apply for the position of Registered Nurse advertised on BoQQs. I am a Registered Nurse with a B.N.Sc. from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and hold a current practising licence from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.

I have two years' experience on a busy medical-surgical ward, caring for up to eight patients a shift, administering medication, and supporting doctors on ward rounds. I completed my NYSC at a general hospital, where I also helped run immunisation clinics.

I can resume within two weeks. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss the role. Thank you for considering my application.

Yours faithfully,

Ngozi Okeke

What makes it work

State your licence: Your NMCN practising licence is the first thing a hospital checks. Say it is current.
Name your wards: Medical-surgical, paediatrics, theatre, A&E — specific experience gets you matched to the right vacancy.
Mention your NYSC posting: Clinical service year experience counts, especially for early-career nurses.

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The job

Job titleCompanyHiring manager's nameLeave blank if the advert doesn't name anyone.Where you saw the job

Why you, why them

Why this company?One specific sentence about them, not you. Generic praise is what gets letters skipped.Strength 1Something you did, with a number if you can — not a personality trait.Strength 2Strength 3NYSC statusWhen you can start

Your details

Full nameEmailPhoneTown or city

Your name

5 November 2026

Dear Sir/Madam,

APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF [JOB TITLE]

I am writing to apply for the [job title] role at [company].

I have attached my CV and would welcome the chance to discuss how I can help [company]. Thank you for considering my application.

Yours faithfully,

Your name

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Common questions

Do I need a current NMCN licence to apply?: To practise as a nurse in Nigeria you need a current licence from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria. Hospitals will ask for it; renew it before you apply if it has lapsed.
Should I mention post-basic certifications?: Yes — midwifery, perioperative, critical care or public health nursing certifications set you apart for specialist roles.

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