Overseas Nurse Recruitment
Hollilander Ltd, a licensed recruitment agency in Ireland, specializes in bringing skilled Nurses from countries such as India, Nepal, the Philippines, Ghana, and various African nations to work in Ireland. For over 13 years, we have partnered with leading employers in the Healthcare sector across Ireland, ensuring our Nurses are placed in hospitals and nursing homes nationwide.
From the initial screening of candidates, to the interview process and through to your arrival in Ireland, Hollilander Ltd provides comprehensive support. We facilitate a seamless transition for both employers and employees by handling all necessary applications with relevant government departments and providing ongoing assistance throughout the entire process.
We liaise with key organizations, including the National Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI), The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), the Health Service Executive (HSE), the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS), the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, and the Irish Embassy. Our goal is to ensure a smooth process for Nurses wanting to migrate to work in Ireland and becoming a recognised registered Nurse in the Irish State enabling you to work as a Nurse anywhere in Ireland.
To work in Ireland, Nurses must follow a series of steps and procedures, and Hollilander Ltd is here to guide candidates through each stage. Candidates can contact us for assistance with their employment packages, Garda vetting, medical examinations, Basic Life Support (BLS) and manual handling training, uniforms, visa requirements, and travel arrangements.
There are a few steps and procedures you will need to go through on your journey to working in Ireland, Hollilander Ltd will help you through all of these.
As well as all of the above, the candidate can contact us about their employment package, Garda Vetting, Medicals, BLS and Manual Handling, Uniform, Visa requirements and travel arrangements.
Candidate eligibility
NMBI Assessment pack and application
Interview between employer and prospective employee
Implementation of contract
All required documentation
Travel arrangements
Assistance with Immigration matters and other necessary paperwork and applications
RCSI Aptitude test
Introduction of employee to employer
Critical Skills Work Permit application
Ireland NMBI Registration Process
NMBI Recognition Requirements
Candidates with an Irish score and a domestic nursing registration certificate can start the NMBI recognition process. Ireland actively welcomes international Nurses, particularly from India, to strengthen its healthcare system. Although the NMBI registration process can be
time-consuming, the career benefits and social security in Ireland make it worthwhile.
Aptitude/Adaptation Test
Upon arrival in Ireland, Nurses may need to participate in an aptitude or adaptation test, conducted over 6 to 12 weeks by Hospitals. This training ensures candidates meet the competency standards of the Irish healthcare system. For hospitals not conducting adaptation programs, a two-day aptitude test by RCSI is required.
Receiving Decision Letter:
The Decision Letter (DL) is essential for attending nursing job interviews in Ireland. Valid for one year, the DL allows candidates to apply for nursing positions. Hollilander Ltd efficiently schedules interviews for candidates upon receipt of their DL.
Document Uploading
Accurate document submission is crucial for successful NMBI registration. Errors or fraud can jeopardise the opportunity to work in Ireland. Hollilander Ltd’s experienced team ensures the correct and thorough document handling, making the process smooth for candidates. The NMBI recognition fee is approximately 350 euros, payable after the initial step.
RN Registration from NMBI
After passing the aptitude or adaptation program, Nurses become licensed registered Nurses in Ireland. This registration must be renewed annually with a nominal fee.
Contact Hollilander, we will guide you on how to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) without any delay or errors. To register you should submit your details as below:
Personal details
Your educational qualifications
Work experience past and current
Current nursing registration as well as those in other countries
Upload your English language test (IELTS or OET) as additional supporting documents as part of your application process
To check your eligibility criteria and English language requirements please follow the below link:
https://www.nmbi.ie/Registration/Qualified-outside-Ireland
The time it takes to process and verify the required documents varies and is dependent on how many applications the NMBI has to go through. However, the stated processing time once the NMBI is in receipt of all the correct documents is three months after which you will be issued with a decision letter if successful.
Once you have received your decision letter you can contact Hollilander with your references and authorisation letter so that our team can submit your profile and CV to all healthcare providers in Ireland.
Hollilander will assist you with obtaining all the required legal documents and paperwork to ensure that you are legally eligible to live and work in Ireland, PPS number, immigration and Revenue registration.
