Charge Nurse Cover Letter Template

Dear Hiring Manager, I’m looking to bring solid hands-on leadership to [Company Name] as a Charge Nurse. In my current role I’ve guided shifts of 8–12 nurses, with a focus on safe patient care and practical workflow. We streamlined handover and pass‑offs to cut delays by about 15 minutes per patient, which kept bed turnover steady on busy nights. I’m comfortable coordinating resources and staying calm when the unit gets busy. I’m drawn to your team’s focus on patient outcomes and staff development. I’m comfortable with rostering, prioritising tasks, and using a clear, direct communication style with junior staff and ancillary teams. I’ve helped implement briefings and debriefings after shifts, and I keep a close eye on safety checks, infection control, and medication management. I’ve also worked with ward managers to forecast supply needs and adjust allocations on the fly. A recent period stands out. We faced a staffing shortfall and a bed block, yet patient flow remained intact. I reallocated duties within the team, assigned a senior nurse to oversee the high‑risk cases, and coordinated with the admitting unit to prioritise urgent patients. We avoided bottlenecks, maintained nurse morale, and achieved a stable acuity mix through practical, hands‑on leadership and straightforward problem solving. I’d welcome a chance to discuss how my experience aligns with [Company Name]. I’m available for a chat at your convenience and can share more examples from the last quarter. Kind regards, [Your Name]