Why choose a Nursing job in Ireland
Whether you’re starting out, newly qualified or looking for a change, Ireland offers excellent opportunities to build a meaningful nursing career. From modern healthcare settings to strong professional development pathways, here’s why Nursing roles across Ireland are an excellent next step.
Strong Education and Training Pathways
To qualify as a Nurse in Ireland, you’ll complete a Level 8 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (General, Mental Health, Intellectual Disability, or Children’s and General Integrated Nursing). Nursing programmes approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) are offered nationwide through leading universities and colleges.
Postgraduate options are equally robust, with MSc programmes covering specialist areas such as Dementia Care, Palliative Care, Leadership and Advanced Practice. For those exploring Nursing before committing to a degree, QQI Level 5 care-related courses are widely available through Further Education providers across the country.
Excellent Places to Work
Ireland continues to invest in healthcare infrastructure, with new units, hospital expansions, and community services being enhanced every year. Nurses can find opportunities across acute hospitals, primary care centres, residential services, mental health settings, disability support, social care, and private healthcare providers.
As a Tier 1 supplier of Nurses and Midwives to the HSE, TTM gives you priority access to high-quality temporary, locum and permanent roles across the country—helping you secure the best shifts in the settings that suit your lifestyle and career goals.
A Sense of Community
Nursing in Ireland often means connecting closely with local communities—whether you’re supporting families in rural areas, working in busy regional hospitals, or delivering care in vibrant urban settings. You’ll be part of a respected workforce that plays a central role in community wellbeing.
Quality of Life
Across the country you’ll find a balance of natural beauty, manageable commutes and strong community infrastructure. Beaches, mountains, rivers and national parks are never far away, giving you plenty of ways to unwind between shifts. Public transport and local amenities continue to expand, supporting convenient, connected living.
