Opportunities in Ireland
Advance Your Healthcare Career in Ireland
Ireland needs healthcare professionals like you - and we are here to support you on your journey to Ireland.
Kate Cowhig International Healthcare Recruitment (KCR) connects skilled healthcare professionals with permanent opportunities across Ireland’s public healthcare system - from the Health Service Executive (HSE) to private hospitals, disability services and nursing homes nationwide.
Whether you are a Registered Nurse or Midwife, Healthcare Assistant (HCA), Social Care Worker, or Allied Health Professional, we have opportunities across a wide range of specialties, backed by expert guidance every step of the way.

Why Choose Kate Cowhig International Healthcare Recruitment?

- #1 Ranked Healthcare Agency on the HSE International Nursing Framework
- Decades of experience placing internationally trained professionals in Ireland
- Trusted by healthcare providers nationwide
- End-to-end recruitment support and relocation assistance

Secure an Opportunity in Ireland’s Healthcare Sector
We are recruiting for hundreds of permanent positions across Ireland’s public and private healthcare services.
Explore the diverse areas where your skills are needed:

Nurses & Midwives
- Hospital & Acute Care
- Mental Health & Disability Services
- Paediatrics & Child Health
- Community & Public Health Programs

Healthcare Assistants
- Hospital-Based Settings
- Residential & Long-Term Care Settings
- Community & Primary Care Settings
- Disability Services

Social Care Professionals
- Children & Youth Services
- Disability Services
- Elderly Care
- Addiction & Mental Health Services
- Family & Community Services

Allied Health Professionals
- Hospital & Acute Care
- Mental Health & Disability Services
- Community & Primary Care
- Elderly & Continuing Care
- Specialist & Non-Clinical Areas
The Benefits of Working in Ireland
Working in Ireland’s healthcare system means career growth, work-life balance, and access to one of Europe’s most respected healthcare systems.
You can look forward to:
- Permanent full-time contracts
- Competitive salary scale
- Relocation assistance
- Professional development
- Generous annual leave entitlements
- Flexible working
- Maternity and parental benefits

Our Support for International Candidates
We understand that moving to a new country is a big step - and we re here to support you every step of the way. Our clients offer financial relocation assistance, and we also provide support with:
- Flights and airport transfers
- Temporary accommodation upon arrival in Ireland
- Pastoral care and onboarding
- Settling into work and life in Ireland

Your Journey to Ireland Starts Here
If you are a qualified healthcare professional seeking new opportunities in Ireland, we are ready to help you take the next step.
Useful Links for Registration and Research
- Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)
- CORU – Health & Social Care Professionals
- Irish Institute of Radiographers & Radiation Therapists
- Irish Nutrition & Dietetic Institute (INDI)
- Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland (AOTI)
- Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment
- Department of Foreign Affairs
- Department of Justice