How to Register to work as a Nurse or Healthcare Professional in Ireland

How to Work as a nurse in Ireland

Are you looking for Nursing Jobs in Ireland for overseas Nurses? Contact us today and let us help you secure your dream nursing job. Nursing Jobs in Ireland are open to all overseas nurses across all disciplines. Most of all we require general nurses in addition to mental health nurses, learning disability nurses, midwifery and paediatric nurses. Our most noteworthy clients are Irish hospitals, both public and private, and also care of the elderly facilities nationwide.

Register with us today by submitting your details in the form below and easily apply for any nursing roles that are available on a daily basis. Our dedicated staff also assist you with CV preparation as well as advice on interview techniques for hospital personnel interviews. Furthermore we will offer assistance with completing NMBI documents and applying for your Visas. Finally we welcome each new overseas nurse in Ireland with a meet and greet and a welcome pack.

For more information on our current vacancies with leading hospitals and Healthcare  facilities throughout Ireland please click here.

How to Register as an overseas Nurse

To work in Ireland you must be registered with The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland. To get further information and an application form please contact:

An Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann
18/20 Carysfort Avenue,
Blackrock,
Co. Dublin,
Ireland
Tel: (+3531) 639 8500
Fax: (+3531) 639 8515

Or visit their website http://www.nmbi.ie/Registration

Please see below a step by step process for overseas nurses outside the EU applying to  work in Ireland as a nurse;

    1. To begin, our agency receives the candidate CV.
    2. Agency sets up interview with candidate via skype.
    3. If candidate has not yet applied for their IELTS , Agency advises how to sit exams
    4. If candidate has not yet applied to NMBI agency will advise candidate how to apply.
    5. Candidate applies to NMBI for the first application form and completes same and returns with a fee of €350.
    6. Consequently NMBI will then send out to the candidate the full application form and all sections must be completed and returned to NMBI.
    7. Once candidate has passed IELTS, agency will set up interview with clients.
    8. Agency will prep candidate for interview.
    9. If candidate is successful at interview, Candidate receives Offer letter of Employment.
    10. Assist candidate in completing necessary documentation as per client’s requirements.
    11. Once Candidate receives decision letter from NMBI agency will book candidate’s adaptation in one of approved facilities in Ireland or book exam through the RCSI.
    12. Agency will apply for candidate certificate.
    13. Agency will apply for Atypical Visa for candidate.
    14. Assist candidate in applying for entry visa in their own country.
    15. Assist candidate booking flights and organise accommodation if necessary.
    16. Meet and Greet at Airport with welcome pack.
    17. Candidate commences adaptation in one of approved facilities in Ireland or exam through the RCSI.
    18. Once candidate successful completes their adaptation and starts employment with client as a pre reg nurse.
    19. Candidate will receive pin within a 2 week time line from NMBI.
    20. Assist client in applying for candidate work permit if necessary.
    21. Finally, we will contact the candidate within a 4 week period to ensure they are happy with their placement.

Please see below a step by step process for overseas nurses inside the EU applying to work as a nurse in Ireland;

    1. To begin, our agency receives candidate CV.
    2. Agency sets up interview with candidate via skype.
    3. If candidate has not yet applied to NMBI agency will advise candidate how to apply.
    4. Candidate applies to NMBI for the first application form and completes same and returns with a fee of €350.
    5. NMBI will then send out to the candidate the full application form, all sections must be completed and returned to NMBI.
    6. Agency will set up interviews with clients.
    7. Agency will prep candidate for interview.
    8. If candidate is successful at interview, Candidate receives Offer letter of Employment.
    9. Assist candidate in completing necessary documentation as per client’s requirements.
    10. Once candidate receives pin from NMBI Agency will assist candidate in booking flights and organise accommodation if necessary.
    11. Meet and Greet at Airport with welcome pack.
    12. Finally, we will contact the candidate within a 4 week period to ensure they are happy with their placement.

Due to delays and the fact that this process can take approximately 8–12 weeks it is advisable to start your application for Nursing Jobs in Ireland for Overseas Nurses as soon as possible if you are seriously considering relocating to Ireland.

Requirements for candidates applying to work as a nurse in Ireland;

    • At least 2 years’ experience is also required.
    • Furthermore Nurses outside of the EU must have their IELTS completed to be eligible for interview.

As a result of staff shortages the following Nursing types required at present:

    • Neonatal
    • Midwifery
    • Psychiatric
    • Emergency Department
    • Oncology

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