Everything You Need to Know About Nursing Jobs in Ireland

Here’s a comprehensive overview of nursing jobs in Ireland in 2025, including qualifications, job types, salary expectations, and current trends: 1. Qualifications & Registration To practice as a nurse in Ireland: Required Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) Registration . If you trained in Ireland, you can register after completing a Level 8 Honours Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSc). If you trained outside Ireland, NMBI will assess your credentials and may require additional training or proof of English proficiency (minimum B1 level). Annual NMBI registration costs €145. Specialist roles (e.g., Clinical Nurse Specialist, Advanced Nurse Practitioner) require further postgraduate qualifications and experience. 2. Types of Nursing Jobs General Nursing : Hospital wards, emergency, surgery, intensive care, and paediatrics. Specialist Nursing : Mental health, intellectual disability...