NIRMAL RAJ
STURT
SA- ****
E-Mail: ***********@*****.***
Phone: 046*******
Dear Sir/Madam,
Application for the post of Registered Nurse (full time)
I would like to take this opportunity to apply for the position of Registered Nurse (full time) in
your reputed facility. I am a highly motivated Registered Nurse, having 5 years of practical
experience and hands on skill in the high level care of patients in the Medical Surgical Wards and
ICU. As a part of Initial Registration Program for Overseas Nurses, I was posted in the
Brunswick private hospital, Victoria for 5 weeks which gave me the opportunity to explore and
get adapted to the Australian standards of health care.
I am confident and competent in providing holistic care for my patients. In addition to excellent
nursing expertise I am also acknowledged for being resourceful, adaptable and self-directed with
the ability to handle even the most challenging situations as a result of well-developed
communication skills and organizational capabilities. Recognized as a competent health care
professional who knows how to develop and maintain excellent working relationship with
multidisciplinary team members. I am also a critical thinker who can quickly learn new system
and develop expertise and produce significant contributions.
I look forward to align my experience and skills with an organization that requires talented
nurses who offer outstanding patient care. I would be grateful if you would consider me for a
position with you and would welcome the opportunity for an interview. I have attached my
resume for your review. My current visa status is visitor visa (600 subclass) and I would require
sponsorship from the employer for my work visa.
I hope you would consider my application.
Yours sincerely,
Nirmal Raj
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CURRICULUM VITAE
NIRMAL RAJ
18 MACKLIN STREET
STURT
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
5047
E-Mail: ***********@*****.***
Phone: 046*******
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Seeking a responsible career where I can leverage and implement my practical as well as
theoretical knowledge for the holistic wellbeing of mankind, with a scope of learning
opportunities for both organizational and personal development. I will channel all my efforts in
this direction to achieve Best Results & will enhance value of the organization.
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Initial Registration for Overseas Registered Nurses
Employment Training And Education Australia,(ETEA), Heidelberg, Victoria.
January 2015 – March 2015
Masters of Science in Nursing (Medical Surgical Nursing)
Choithram College of Nursing, Indore, M.P, India
June 2010 – July 2012
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Choithram College of Nursing, Indore, M.P, India
July 2005 – July 2009
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION HISTORY
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Awaiting AHPRA registration (Expected to avail in a week’s time)
Registered Nurse, Registered Midwife (44396) Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council, India Valid
till 25/03/2019
PROFESSIONAL SNAPSHOT
1. Name of hospital: Brunswick Private Hospital, VIC
Period of experience: February 2015 to March 2015
Department: Medical and Rehabilitation wards as a student RN
2. Name of hospital: St. Xavier’s Hospital, Kuruppanthara, Kerala, India
Period of experience: May 2014 to December 2014
Department: Medical ward as Fulltime Registered Staff Nurse
3. Name of hospital: Ruxmaniben Deepchand Gardi College of Nursing & Medical
College hospital, Ujjain, M.P, India
Period of experience: June 2012 To November 2013
Department: Full time registered Clinical Nurse Supervisor of Intensive Care
Unit and Assistant Professor
4. Name of hospital: Choithram Hospital & Research Centre, Indore, M.P, India
Period of experience: July 2010 to June 2012
Department: Medical-Surgical Wards & Intensive Care unit as a requirement
for Masters in Nursing
5. Name of hospital: Choithram Hospital & Research Centre, Indore, M.P, India
Period of experience: March 2010 to July 2010
Department: Acute Surgical Ward as Full Time Registered Staff Nurse
6. Name of hospital: Choithram Hospital & Research Centre, Indore, M.P, India
Period of experience: August 2009 to March 2010
Department: Acute Surgical Ward as Full Time Trainee Nurse
DUTIES AND SCOPE
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• Provide professional nursing care to the assigned patients according to hospital policy and
procedures.
• Able to prioritize care accurately and in a timely manner.
• Initiating emergency resuscitative measures according to advanced life support protocols
when appropriate.
• Competent in assessing pain levels.
• IV fluid preparation and IV line insertion.
• Managing patients with ventilators.
• Developed knowledge/expertise in nursing practice and proficient use of equipments
required for clinical care.
• Prepared and assisted in various invasive and non-invasive procedures.
• Caring for patients with epidural and other invasive lines.
• Educate patients and their family members as required where a need has been identified.
• Liaise with relevant personnel such as Nursing Superintendent, Nursing Incharges and
other Heads of Departments in students’ clinical learning activities and other relevant
student matters.
• Maintains continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions,
irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating
information; responding to requests; building rapport; participating in team problem-
solving methods.
• Protects patients and employees by developing and interpreting infection-control policies
and protocols; enforcing medication administration, storage procedures, and controlled
substance regulations.
• Maintains nursing supplies inventory by studying usage reports; identifying trends;
anticipating needed supplies; approving requisitions and cost allocations.
EQUIPMENTS HANDLED
Ventilators, Cardiac Monitors, Infusion pump, Glucometer, Defibrillator, Suction apparatus,
Pulse oxymeter, Nebulizer, ECG machine, Laryngoscope & AMBU, ABG Machine,
Sphygmomanometer, Oxygen Flow Meter, Endotracheal Tubes, T –Tubes, Laryngeal mask
airway, Crash Cart, Nebulizer, Tympanic thermometers, different drains and Catheters.
PROCEDURE EXPERIENCE
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Insertion of IV cannula, Emergency resuscitation, Oral and Nasal Suctioning, insertion of
Nasogastric Tube, Blood Transfusion, Defibrillation, CPR, suturing and suture removal,
catheterization, and assisted in Pleural Tapping, Lumbar puncture,, Abdominal paracentesis,
Tracheostomy, liver biopsy, renal biopsy, central line insertion and Intubation.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
• Self-motivated professional with commitment to provide best knowledge with strong
organization and communication skills.
• Good interpersonal and relationship building skills to work successfully in a
multidisciplinary team
• Able to reflectively listen and communicate both verbally and non-verbally with clients in a
manner that ensures confidentiality, privacy and sensitivity as established through clinical
placements.
• Flexible, empathetic and can hold emotional stability during difficult emergencies.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops;
reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in
professional societies
• Proven record of reliability and responsibility and can work in stressful situations.
• Great passion for researches in the field of nursing practice and education.
• Relate well to people from a variety of culture.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Certificate in palliative care 2009
• Training in HIV-AIDS 2009
• Yoga instructors certificate course 2005-2009
• Diploma in Nursing Administration 2010
• Certificate in holistic health & Foot Reflexology 2010
• M.P State TNAI conference on Challenges in Nursing: Future Strategies at Bhopal in
September 2010.
• NRSI National conference on Nursing Practice Issues and Innovations: Ensuring
Healthy Communities at Bangalore in October 2010.
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• Workshop on Achieving Emergency Care Excellence in the New Millennium at Indore in
October 2010.
• National Conference on Nursing Curriculum: An Epitome for Excellence in Practice at
Bhopal in January 2011.
• Post Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education 2011-2012
• State workshop on Curriculum Development at Institutional Level at Indore in March
2012.
• Basic life support 2014
• Advanced Cardiovascular life support 2014
• Airway Management 2014
• ECG & pharmacology 2014
COMPUTER SKILLS
Competent in using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook,
Web browsers including Internet Explorer, Mozilla, and Google Chrome
LANGUAGE COMPETENCE
English Proficiency-Fluent (IELTS band score- 7)
Malayalam Proficiency-Native speaker
Hindi Proficiency-Advanced
REFERENCES
1. ALLENDALE AQUINO
Clinical Nurse Educator
Employment Training and Education Australia
Heidelberg, Vic.
****************@*****.***.**
2. MICHELLE REED
Head of Department (Nursing)
Employment Training and Education Australia
Heidelberg, Vic.
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*********@****.***.**
3. MR. M. GEORGE JOHN
Medical Director
St. Xavier’s Hospital
Kuruppanthara, Kottayam, India
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