Raising the Standards for Rapid Staffing in Critical Moments.
ObsidianHealthcare
Trusted Before We Arrive.
Nursing and Midwifery Workforce Solutions.
Experienced Professionals, Ready When You Need them.
Nursing and Midwifery Sit at the Centre of Our Service.
Across Ireland, we provide fully compliant, experienced nurses and midwives for urgent shifts, block bookings, and complex cover. We specialise in roles that are difficult to fill and in locations that are harder to staff, including rural services.
Ready for Urgent Demand.
Whether it’s an emergency call at midnight or scheduled block bookings, we respond with dependable staff.
Filling the Gaps Others Can’t.
We specialise in providing cover for critical shortages and high-acuity roles where other agencies struggle.
Flexible Staffing Options.
Single shifts, block bookings, or senior interim cover — our solutions adapt to service needs without compromise.
Trusted by Specialists.
Critical care, oncology, theatres, maternity — we’re known for supplying highly trained staff for the most demanding areas.
Who We Place.
From general nursing to advanced leadership, we place the professionals who shape care at every level.
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Staff Nurse – General (RGN) — medical/surgical wards, clinics, rehab, step-down.
Senior/Enhanced Nurse – General — experienced RGN providing ward leadership.
Nurse-in-Charge (Shift Lead) — on-shift coordination and oversight.
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ICU Nurse (Critical Care Trained) — ventilators, vasoactive infusions, advanced monitoring.
HDU Nurse — high-acuity step-down and escalation support.
CCU Nurse (Coronary Care) — cardiac monitoring, post-PCI, arrhythmia management.
ED Nurse (Adult & Paediatric) — triage, resus, majors/minors, rapid turnover.
Cath Lab Nurse — interventional cardiology, monitoring, emergency response.
Chemotherapy Nurse (SACT-trained) — systemic anti-cancer therapy, toxicity management.
Dialysis/Renal Nurse — HD/PD, access care, fluid balance.
Pre-Op Assessment Nurse — risk stratification, optimisation, surgical readiness.
Palliative Care Hospice Nurse — complex symptom control, end-of-life care.
Prison Nurse — custodial settings, primary and urgent care delivery.
SCBU Nurse — special care baby unit, transitional neonatal care.
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Paediatric Staff Nurse (RCN) — inpatient, day case, ambulatory.
PICU Nurse (QIS-trained) — ventilated and critically ill children.
NICU Nurse (QIS-trained) — neonatal intensive care, NLS/QIS.
School Nurse (Paediatric) — education settings, care plans, safeguarding.
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Theatre/Perioperative Nurse.
Scrub (General, Ortho, ENT, Neuro, Cardiac, Vascular, Obstetric).
Anaesthetic (airway, pre-op optimisation, intra-op support).
Recovery/PACU (post-anaesthetic care, pain and airway management).
Surgical First Assistant (SFA)
(Expert support with exposure, haemostasis, suturing, and intraoperative assistance).
Endoscopy Nurse — pre-assessment, intra-procedure support, recovery.
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Staff Nurse – Mental Health (RPN) — acute, inpatient, community.
Community Mental Health Nurse — home/community treatment, crisis teams.
Forensic/Secure Mental Health Nurse — low/medium/high secure units.
Intellectual Disability Nurse (RNID) — residential/day services, complex needs.
Community ID Nurse — community-based ID services and outreach.
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Community and District Nurse — home visits, wound care, chronic disease.
Public Health Nurse (PHN) — maternal/child health, vaccination, public health.
Practice Nurse/Primary Care — GP settings, long-term condition management.
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Staff Midwife — labour/delivery, antenatal, postnatal wards.
Community Midwife — antenatal/postnatal care in the community, home visits.
Clinical Midwife Specialist (CMS) — breastfeeding, diabetes, foetal wellbeing, bereavement, etc.
Advanced Midwife Practitioner (AMP/RAMP) — advanced assessment, autonomous practice.
Midwife Sonographer — obstetric ultrasound and scanning.
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Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) — ICU, ED, Oncology, Renal, Tissue Viability, Infection Prevention & Control, etc.
Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) — autonomous assessment, diagnostics, non-medical prescribing.
Nurse Prescriber (RNP) and Midwife Prescriber (RMP) — prescribing within scope.
Enhanced Midwife — senior midwife with extended skills.
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CNM1/CNM2/CNM3 (Clinical Nurse Manager) — team leadership, governance, service oversight
ADON/DON (Assistant/Director of Nursing) — interim/short-term leadership cover where required.
Clinical Settings We Cover.
Specialist nursing and midwifery solutions, tailored to the unique demands of every clinical environment.
HSE and Private Acute Hospitals. Medical, surgical, critical care, theatres, diagnostics.
Intellectual Disability and Residential. Community houses, day services.
Palliative and Hospice. Inpatient and community EoL care.
Paediatric and Maternity Hospitals/Units. Wards, NICU/PICU, delivery suites
Specialist Centres. Dialysis, oncology/SACT, endoscopy, cath lab.
Community and Primary Care. Public health and practice nursing.
Prisons and Justice Services. Custodial healthcare.
Mental Health and Forensic. Inpatient, secure, community CAMHS/AMHS.
Schools and Education. Paediatric/school nursing.
Assignment Types.
Flexible solutions for every staffing need.
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Rapid Response Cover.
Same-day and next-day shifts filled with ease.
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Block Bookings.
Consistent lines of work that ensure continuity of care.
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Critical Cover.
Specialist support for escalated or high-acuity areas.
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Planned Absence and Seasonal Surge.
Reliable staffing for maternity, sickness, transitions, and peak demand.
How We Match.
Not Just Any Nurse or Midwife, the Right One. Behind every placement is a clinical-matching process that aligns the right professional to the right role—based on specialty, care setting, and your service’s specific needs.
01. Request
Tell us what you need—any setting, any care.
02. Perfect Fit.
We match skills, experience, and personality to your role.
03. Verified.
Every professional fully compliant and ready to deliver.
04. Deploy.
Trusted staff arrive precisely when you need them.
05. Optimise.
Continuous feedback ensures consistent, high-quality care.
Trusted Numbers, Real Impact.
Metics that Matter. Obsidian Nursing and Midwifery Solutions at a Glance.
92%
Shifts filled in 15 minutes.
100%
Compliant before deployment.
25+
Nursing specialities covered.
24/7
On-call support available.
2,000+
Nurses and midwives nationwide.
8 in 10
Clients rebook the same staff.
FAQS
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We provide highly skilled nurses across a wide range of specialties, including ICU, oncology, emergency care, mental health, paediatrics, and many more. If you need expertise in a specific area, just ask—we’re here to help.
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Yes. All our nurses are NMBI-registered, Garda vetted, and certified in essential training like manual handling and CPR. We ensure full compliance with both HSE and private sector requirements.
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Absolutely. Whether you need last-minute cover for a shift or long-term placements, our team is ready to respond quickly and flexibly to your staffing needs.
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We prioritise matching nurses who align with your service values and goals. Many of our nurses return for repeat bookings or extended placements, helping build trusted, consistent teams.
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Yes. Our compliance and bookings teams operate around the clock to ensure fast response times, seamless onboarding, and continuous support whenever you need it.
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We work closely with each partner to understand their unique challenges and workforce goals, providing flexible, specialist nursing support that integrates smoothly into your team.
Need Urgent Support?
Fast. Direct. Always Available.
A dedicated account manager.
24/7 booking support.
Deep healthcare expertise.
Transparent, ethical staffing.
Rapid response. No compromises.
Client Portal.
Manage bookings and profiles, anytime.
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