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Nurse Recruitment Agency Ireland (Permanent Roles)

3Q Recruitment is a specialist healthcare recruitment agency in Ireland, supporting hospitals, nursing homes, healthcare providers, and community and non-profit organisations to hire qualified, compliant, and experienced nurses.

We recruit permanent nursing staff across a wide range of clinical and community settings, ensuring candidates meet the professional, regulatory, and operational standards required across healthcare environments.

Nursing Roles We Recruit

We recruit across all levels of nursing, including:

  • Directors of Nursing (DON)
  • Assistant Directors of Nursing (ADON),
  • Clinical Nurse Managers (CNM3, CNM2, CNM1),
  • Cardiac Nurses
  • Diabetic Nurses
  • IVF Nurses
  • Theatre Nurses
  • Staff Nurses (General, Medical, Surgical)
  • Psychiatric Nurses
  • Intellectual Disability Nurses

Specialist Nurse Recruitment for Healthcare Settings

We support nurse recruitment across Ireland for:

  • Private hospitals
  • Nursing homes and long-term care facilities
  • Residential disability and intellectual disability services
  • Community healthcare and specialist care services
  • Non-profit and voluntary healthcare organisations
  • Our focus is on placing nurses who can:
  • Deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred care
  • Work effectively within regulated and compliance-driven environments
  • Integrate seamlessly into existing teams and leadership structures
  • Adapt to the demands of healthcare, community, and non-profit settings

Recruitment You Can Trust in Regulated Environments

We understand the importance of compliance and governance in nurse recruitment across Ireland. We support the hiring of:

  • Directors of Nursing (DON)
  • Assistant Directors of Nursing (ADON)
  • Clinical Nurse Managers (CNM3, CNM2, CNM1)
  • Cardiac Nurses
  • Diabetic Nurses
  • IVF Nurses
  • Theatre Nurses
  • Staff Nurses (General, Medical, Surgical)
  • Psychiatric Nurses
  • Intellectual Disability Nurses.

All candidates are:

  • Fully qualified and registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland or relevant regulatory bodies such as CORU where required
  • Vetted, referenced, and compliant with Irish employment and right-to-work requirements
  • Assessed for clinical competence, experience, and cultural fit
  • Prepared to support safe staffing and HIQA-aligned environments in line with Health Information and Quality Authority standards

Permanent Nurse Recruitment Without the Risk

Guaranteed Replacement or Fee Refund

We operate on a success-based mode, you only pay when we deliver the right hire.

If a placement does not meet expectations within the guarantee period, we will replace the candidate at no additional cost or offer a refund.

How We Deliver Nurse Recruitment

1. Define the Role & Clinical Requirements

We work closely with you to understand your service, patient needs, organisational structure, and staffing model—ensuring we clearly define the clinical, compliance, and cultural requirements for the role.

2. Source, Headhunt, Screen & Shortlist

We proactively source and headhunt from our established network of qualified nurses across Ireland. We also leverage targeted platforms such as Nurse Jobs Ireland to reach active candidates, carrying out thorough screening, compliance checks, and detailed vetting to present only the most suitable candidates.

3. Placement, Onboarding & Ongoing Support

We manage the full recruitment process through to successful hire and onboarding, with structured weekly and monthly check-ins over the first three months to support retention and long-term success.

Why Healthcare Providers Choose 3Q Recruitment

  • Specialist expertise in nursing recruitment
    Deep understanding of clinical roles, patient care standards, and healthcare environments across Ireland.
  • Access to a strong network of qualified nursing professionals
    Established pipeline of vetted nurses across hospitals, nursing homes, community services, and non-profit organisations.
  • Proven track record supporting healthcare providers nationwide
    Trusted by organisations across Dublin and throughout Ireland to deliver reliable, high-quality hires.
  • Compliance-led screening and vetting
    Every candidate is assessed against regulatory, clinical, and right-to-work requirements, supporting safe, HIQA-aligned environments.
  • A People-First approach focused on long-term retention
    We prioritise the right fit, supporting both client and candidate beyond placement to ensure lasting success.

Looking to Hire Nurses Across Ireland?

If your organisation is hiring Staff Nurses, Clinical Nurse Managers, Specialist Nurses or Senior Nursing leadership professionals, 3Q Recruitment can support you with specialist Permanent Nursing Recruitment solutions tailored to Healthcare, Community and Residential Care environments.

We work closely with hospitals, nursing homes, healthcare providers and regulated services across Ireland to source qualified, compliant and experienced Nurses who meet both clinical and operational requirements.

A short conversation is often enough to understand how we may be able to support your Nursing recruitment and long-term workforce needs.

📞 Call: 01 878 3335
📧 Email: info@3qrecruitment.ie
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Below, you'll find a list FAQS we most often receive that might assist you.

Does 3Q Recruitment recruit nurses across Ireland?

Yes. 3Q Recruitment recruits nurses across Ireland for hospitals, nursing homes, disability services, community services and regulated healthcare environments.

We support both permanent and temporary nurse recruitment across a wide range of healthcare settings with a focus on candidate quality, compliance and long-term workforce outcomes.

What nursing roles does 3Q Recruitment recruit for?

3Q Recruitment recruits for a wide range of nursing positions, including:

  • Staff Nurses
  • General Nurses
  • Psychiatric Nurses
  • Intellectual Disability Nurses
  • Clinical Nurse Managers (CNM1, CNM2, CNM3)
  • Directors of Nursing (DON)
  • Senior nursing leadership roles

We support recruitment across frontline, specialist and management nursing positions throughout Ireland. Our recruitment process focuses on compliance, workforce suitability and long-term placement success. Visit Nurse Jobs Ireland, our Sister Company that also assists you with finding your ideal nurse opportunity or help your team find your next team member.

Does 3Q Recruitment recruit permanent nurses in Ireland?

Yes. 3Q Recruitment specialises in permanent nurse recruitment across Ireland.

We support healthcare providers seeking long-term nursing professionals who are suited to regulated environments, team culture and workforce stability requirements.

Our focus is on sustainable recruitment outcomes rather than short-term placements alone.

What healthcare settings does 3Q Recruitment recruit nurses for?

3Q Recruitment recruits nurses for:

  • public and private hospitals
  • nursing homes
  • residential care services
  • disability services
  • community healthcare organisations
  • mental health services
  • HIQA-regulated environments

We understand that different healthcare environments require different clinical skills, experience levels and workforce considerations.

How does 3Q Recruitment support nurse recruitment in regulated environments?

3Q Recruitment supports regulated healthcare recruitment through structured screening, compliance checks and suitability assessments.

This includes:

  • qualification verification
  • professional registration checks
  • Garda vetting
  • reference checks
  • employment history review
  • regulated environment suitability assessment

Our aim is to support safe staffing and reduce recruitment risk for healthcare providers.

Does 3Q Recruitment recruit Clinical Nurse Managers and nursing leadership roles?

Yes. 3Q Recruitment recruits Clinical Nurse Managers (CNM1, CNM2, CNM3), Directors of Nursing (DON) and senior nursing leadership professionals across Ireland.

Leadership recruitment within healthcare requires an understanding of:

  • governance
  • compliance
  • team management
  • workforce stability
  • operational healthcare pressures

We work closely with healthcare organisations to identify leadership professionals suited to both the role and wider service environment.

What qualifications are required for nursing jobs in Ireland?

Qualification requirements vary depending on the role and healthcare setting.

In general, nursing candidates in Ireland are expected to hold:

  • relevant nursing qualifications
  • active professional registration where required
  • appropriate healthcare experience
  • compliance documentation for regulated healthcare environments

Specific requirements may vary depending on the employer, service type and level of responsibility involved in the role.

How does 3Q Recruitment assess candidate suitability for nursing roles?

At 3Q Recruitment, candidate assessment goes beyond reviewing qualifications alone.

We also consider:

  • healthcare experience
  • communication skills
  • regulated environment understanding
  • cultural fit
  • long-term suitability
  • workforce stability potential

This helps improve shortlist quality and supports stronger long-term recruitment outcomes for healthcare providers.

Why is nurse retention important in healthcare recruitment?

High nursing turnover can impact:

  • continuity of care
  • patient safety
  • staff morale
  • operational performance
  • healthcare service stability

Strong recruitment processes help improve nurse retention by focusing on:

  • role suitability
  • workforce fit
  • realistic expectations
  • long-term placement success

At 3Q Recruitment, we focus on supporting healthcare providers with recruitment solutions that strengthen workforce stability and safer service delivery.

Does 3Q Recruitment support both temporary and permanent nurse recruitment?

Yes. 3Q Recruitment supports both temporary and permanent nurse recruitment across Ireland.

This includes:

  • agency nursing shifts
  • permanent nursing positions
  • contract staffing
  • leadership recruitment
  • specialist nursing recruitment

We support healthcare providers in building safe, compliant and sustainable nursing teams across a variety of healthcare settings.

What makes 3Q Recruitment different from general nursing recruitment agencies?

3Q Recruitment focuses on:

  • healthcare workforce expertise
  • people-first recruitment
  • compliance-focused hiring
  • workforce stability
  • regulated environment understanding
  • long-term recruitment outcomes

We understand that successful nurse recruitment is not simply about filling vacancies. It is about supporting healthcare organisations with professionals who are suitable for the service, the team and the wider care environment long term.