Nurses for hire in Wakefield

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    1,086

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills13%
    Organisational Skills7%
    Leadership6%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree47%
    Vocational or technical training21%
    High school diploma or GED21%
  • Years of experience

    3-5 years30%
    6-10 years30%
    More than 10 years30%
  • Current company

    NHS
    Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
    Alternative Care
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year50%
    1-2 years25%
    2-5 years25%

Browse Indeed's database of 1,086 profiles for Nurses in Wakefield

Last updated: 24 Sept 2026

Nurse: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Wakefield: £38,060 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £30,394 – £47,659 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Senior Health Care Assistant

    Wakefield

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationInfection Prevention and Control StandardsCertificate of Higher EducationOccupational TherapyCar up to 3.5 TonnesPatient Care+16 more

    Skills

    Home HealthOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHealthcare Experience
  • Registered Nurse

    Leeds

    Licenses & certifications

    Bachelor's DegreeNursingNMCMidwifery ExperienceNursing

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementClinical CodingICD-10
  • Patient

    Wakefield

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 3 in Health & Social CareDBS Check ProcessingFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationBasic Life SupportBLS Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsPatient CareVital SignsMedication AdministrationPatient Monitoring
  • Surgical Dental Nurse

    Wakefield

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDrivingDriving LicenceCPR

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementRecord KeepingHealthcare Information and Records ExperienceInstrument Sterilisation
  • Med Tech / Senior Carer

    Wakefield

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaChallenging Behaviour SupportLevel 3 in Health & Social Care+11 more

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsMedication AdministrationTeam LeadershipSenior CareTeam Management
  • Health Care Assistant

    Pontefract

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationCPRBasic Life SupportBLS

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsPhone EtiquetteHeavy LiftingTime ManagementPatient Care

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What's the average time to fill a nurse role?

The average time to fill a nurse role is 42 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do nurses tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a nurse include: communication skills, organisational skills and leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for nurses?

Common licenses or certifications for nurses include: Nursing, Car up to 3 5 Tonnes and NMC.

What are some job titles related to nurses?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to nurses include: health care assistant, fire alarm engineer and med tech / senior carer.

What level of education is common for a nurse?

Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a nurse in Wakefield, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a nurse?

Most nurses have 13 years of professional experience.

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