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.

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Why Choose Kate Cowhig International Healthcare Recruitment?

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  • #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:


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Nurses & Midwives

  • Hospital & Acute Care
  • Mental Health & Disability Services 
  • Paediatrics & Child Health
  • Community & Public Health Programs
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Healthcare Assistants

  • Hospital-Based Settings
  • Residential & Long-Term Care Settings
  • Community & Primary Care Settings
  • Disability Services
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Social Care Professionals

  • Children & Youth Services
  • Disability Services
  • Elderly Care
  • Addiction & Mental Health Services
  • Family & Community Services
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Allied Health Professionals

  • Hospital & Acute Care
  • Mental Health & Disability Services
  • Community & Primary Care
  • Elderly & Continuing Care
  • Specialist & Non-Clinical Areas
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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
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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
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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.

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  • info@kcrjobs.com
  • IE: +353 1 671 5557 | UK: +44 207 833 8830
  • Gray Office, Park Galway, Retail Park, Headford Road, Galway, H91 WC1P