Nurse.
Also known as Registered general nurse, Staff nurse
Nurses provide clinical care, assessment and treatment to patients in hospitals, community settings and care homes across Ireland, and must hold NMBI registration to practise.
Roles open right now
292 roles open in Ireland today have a title matching nurse. The results are ordered so listings that mention visa sponsorship, and employers with an Irish employment permit record, come first.
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A sponsorship mention in a listing and an employer’s past permit record are both signals. Neither is a guarantee that a role is sponsored, or that any candidate is eligible.
What this role involves
Nurses deliver hands-on clinical care in hospitals, community services, nursing homes and specialist settings throughout Ireland. Their work includes assessing patients, administering medication and treatments, monitoring conditions, supporting recovery, and coordinating with doctors and multidisciplinary teams. To practise, nurses must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI), which sets education, language and competence requirements. Nursing is a regulated profession with sustained demand across many specialities and regions of the country.
When this role fits
Likely a fit when
- you hold or can obtain NMBI registration
- your duties are clinical nursing rather than general care assistance
Likely not a fit when
- your role is a non-clinical care assistant position
- you are not eligible for NMBI registration
Official occupation classification
Roles like this usually map to the following SOC 2010 occupation code, which Ireland’s Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment uses on its occupation lists.
- SOC 2231Primary
Employment permit route signal
Possible but conditional
This is an occupation-level signal only. The exact duties, salary, qualifications, employer and permit route decide the outcome.
- The Critical Skills list entry contains specific skills, qualifications, experience, or employment-context wording; the broad SOC category alone is not enough.
This is an occupation-level signal only. It is not a determination of eligibility, sponsorship, or permit approval.
Typical skills and qualifications
Certifications
- NMBI registration
Language
- English (CEFR B2)
Transferable skills
- Communication
- Teamwork
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Before you rely on a permit pathway
Depending on the exact duties, salary and employer, some roles in this area may be considered under Ireland's General Employment Permit or Critical Skills Employment Permit routes, while others may fall on the ineligible list. This is general information only, not immigration advice, and official eligibility depends on the current occupation lists and your individual circumstances.
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Important
Source: IrishTalents editorial content, aligned to the UK SOC 2010 occupation classification used by Ireland's Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment.
IrishTalents is not a licensed employment agency and does not select or submit candidates. Any agency information reflects the wording found on agency websites only, not vacancies, sponsorship, or suitability.
An occupation (SOC) code classifies the kind of work. It does not by itself determine permit eligibility, Critical Skills status, or sponsorship. Job duties, salary, employer and permit route also matter.
This is general information, not legal or immigration advice. IrishTalents is not affiliated with the Irish government.