any advice for my cover letter?

[GE90]

I'm about to graduate and have started looking for jobs. However I'm not good at writing cover letter (or even writing!!), so could anyone give me some tips about writing an excellent cover letter that will ace me interviews? Thx!!

Here is the one that i've been working on :

Dear XXX,

Re : Graduate Registered Nurse XXX

I am writing in response to your job advertisement for the position of Graduate Registered Nurse at XXX. I am a passionate RN-To-be who is extremely interested in the XXX program offered by the XXX hospital since I have heard so much great feedbacks about the staff in this hospital being compassionate and caring, the exceptionally high standard of care provided to patients, as well as the excellent opportunity for newly qualified nurses to build up strong clinical skills and experience under a warm and supportive environment.

I have successfully completed XXX placement blocks in the Surgical ward, Medical ward and the Outpatient department at the XXX hospital and received High Distinctions for each of the placement block. Throughout placement I've been praised by my Clinical Facilitators and colleagues for my outstanding capability to develop strong rapport with patients and their families, my superior organizational skills, my advanced clinical knowledge, plus my understanding regarding Evidence-Based Practice.

Apart from my experience I also possess advanced communication and critical thinking skills. During placement I frequently liaised with other team members in regards to patients' conditions and ward operation. I took part in clinical huddles, delivered concise and precise Handovers and attended ward meetings to present the latest conditions of my patients to the rest of the team. I regularly analyzed documentations, reported abnormalities and applied suitable nursing interventions. For example (and then give an example of how i showed my critical thinking skills)

In addition, I constantly participated in training seminar and education sessions in order to enhance my knowledge to provide higher quality service to patients.

I would be extremely grateful if you could grant me an opportunity for a meeting at your convenience so that I could further explain my passion, qualifications and abilities. My contact number is XXX and I can be reached at any time. I look forward to developing my nursing career with the XXX Hospital and contribute to the success of the hospital. Thank you for your time and kind consideration.

Yours Sincerely,

XXX

[GE90]

Updated Version!

I am writing to apply for the position of Graduate Registered Nurse at XXX Hospital. I am a passionate RN-To-be who is extremely interested in the 12 month ICU/CCU program or a combined Medical and Surgical program offered by the XXX Hospital as the commitment of providing comprehensive care that exceeds clients' expectations in you mission and vision statement resonates with me.

I have successfully completed three acute care placement blocks in the Surgical ward, Medical ward and the OPD department at the XXX hospital and received High Distinctions for each of the placement block. Throughout placement I've been praised by my Clinical Facilitators and colleagues for my outstanding capability to develop strong rapport with patients and their families, my superior organizational and time management skills, my advanced clinical knowledge, plus my understanding regarding Evidence-Based Practice.

Apart from my experience I also possess advanced communication and critical thinking skills. During placement I frequently liaised with other team members in regards to patients' conditions and ward operation. I took part in clinical huddles, delivered concise and precise Handovers and attended ward meetings to present the latest conditions of my patients to the rest of the team. I regularly analyzed documentations, reported abnormalities and applied suitable nursing interventions. In addition, I constantly participated in training seminar and education sessions in order to enhance my knowledge to provide higher quality service to patients.

I would be extremely grateful if you could grant me an opportunity for a meeting at your convenience so that I could further explain my passion, qualifications and abilities. My contact number is XXX and I can be reached at any time. I look forward to developing my nursing career with the XXX Hospital and contribute to the success of the hospital. Thank you for your time and kind consideration.