Care & Nursing Home Staffing

Experienced Staff. Smooth Shifts. Better Care.

Obsidian Healthcare Recruitment supports care and nursing homes across Ireland with experienced, compassionate nurses and healthcare assistants who know what quality care looks like — and how to deliver it, even under pressure.

We provide flexible, reliable staffing solutions for both HSE and private homes, whether you need urgent cover for a single shift or longer-term support during high-demand periods. Our professionals are fully vetted, trained in residential care standards, and able to integrate quickly into your routines and teams.

From personal care and medication support to safeguarding, documentation, and resident engagement — our staff help maintain the calm, consistency, and dignity your residents deserve.

When you need confident, capable hands — we’re ready to step in.

Tailored services for your needs

We provide a tailored service to nursing and care homes in Ireland by carefully matching specialist healthcare professionals to meet the specific needs of each facility. We take into consideration the requirements, preferences, and culture of the nursing and care homes to ensure that our candidates seamlessly integrate into the team. Our extensive database allows us to quickly source qualified professionals for last-minute temporary staffing placements, covering a wide range of specialties including nursing, allied health, and support services. We offer a personalised approach to recruitment, conducting thorough screenings, background checks, and skill assessments to guarantee that the professionals we supply are competent and reliable. Obsidian Healthcare Recruitment is committed to delivering high-quality care by providing custom-tailored staffing solutions to nursing and care homes across Ireland.

  • Our nurses are equipped to handle complex medical situations. They excel in:

    • Precise IV medication administration

    • Tracheostomy and ventilation care

    • Venepuncture

    • Syringe drivers

    • Catheterisation

    • Wound assessment and treatment

    • Dementia care

    • Palliative care

    • Our HCAs undergo thorough vetting.

    • They deliver professional and compassionate care, ensuring peace of mind for residents and exceptional support.

    • Our dedicated team provides specialized assistance to residents with specific mental health conditions and learning disabilities.

    • We promote overall well-being and mental health.

    • Benefit from our nurses’ extensive care home management experience.

    • Smooth operations and elevated care standards lead to enhanced quality of care for your residents.

    • If your care home faces staffing challenges or operates under special measures, we ensure uninterrupted care.

    • Consistent high standards are maintained.

    • Our solutions cover even remote locations and adverse weather conditions.

    • You can rely on us to prevent staff shortages.

Compassionate & personalised care

At Obsidian Healthcare Recruitment, we prioritise creating a nurturing and supportive environment for your residents. Our dedicated team of nurses and healthcare assistants goes beyond merely following local regulations and guidelines. Here’s how we ensure exceptional care:

    • We excel in last-minute staffing needs, ensuring swift responses to diverse requirements.

    • Expect exceptional care, even in challenging situations, as we provide reliable and seamless support.

    • Our agency workers treat residents with kindness and respect.

    • Building trust is essential, enhancing overall well-being and happiness.

    • Clear and open communication is key.

    • We engage with residents, families, and your team, creating understanding and trust within the care environment.

    • Considering residents’ health, medication, and daily routines is crucial.

    • Our team pays attention to even the smallest details, upholding the utmost standards of care.

    • Our unified team fosters a positive atmosphere.

    • This enhances the care experience and creates a supportive community within your care home.

Patient care with us

Protect critical services by tapping into our pool of Specialised Healthcare Professionals. Choose Obsidian Healthcare for your critical staffing needs, and experience the following benefits:

  • Our highly skilled specialists provide exceptional care, improving patient outcomes and satisfaction.

  • Our specialist team fills staffing gaps at short notice, enhancing efficiency and reducing the burden on permanent staff.

  • Tailored staffing solutions ensure you have the right healthcare professionals when needed, minimising disruptions to your services.

  • Benefit from a handpicked team of rigorously vetted specialists, ensuring your patients receive the care they need.

Discover our premium service

Choose Obsidian Healthcare for top-notch healthcare recruitment. Our strong focus on quality and professionalism means you work with the best in the industry. Trust us to meet your temporary staffing needs reliably. Here are seven reasons why our service is exceptional:

  • At Obsidian Healthcare, we understand the critical nature of healthcare staffing needs that can arise suddenly and urgently. That's why our rapid response service is dedicated to prioritising prompt and efficient responsiveness to our clients' most urgent staffing requirements. With a team of experienced specialist healthcare professionals ready to be deployed at short notice, we ensure that healthcare providers receive the support they need precisely when they need it most. Trust Obsidian Healthcare Recruitment for swift and reliable staffing solutions that never compromise on quality care.

  • We provide a comprehensive range of highly skilled and specialised healthcare professionals who can be quickly supplied to our clients. Our pool of candidates includes specialists in critical care, emergency medicine, surgery, mental health, and more. Through a rigorous screening process, we ensure that our healthcare professionals are not only qualified and experienced but also dedicated to delivering the highest standard of care. Partner with us today to access top-tier healthcare professionals across various specialties.

  • Obsidian Healthcare offers a tailored staffing solution to address those unique requirements, collaborating closely with clients and maintaining regular contact to ensure alignment with their needs. Our dedicated team engages in detailed discussions with clients, analysing their specific situations and addressing individual requirements. We collaborate closely with our resourcing team to assemble a specialised workforce tailored to meet those needs. Whether you require short-term placements, specialised roles, or specific skill sets, our flexible approach ensures we meet your unique requirements. Our extensive network provides an ample pool of local candidates, guaranteeing a seamless and effective service. Additionally, we maintain regular contact with our clients to ensure consistent alignment with their needs.

  • Our team of highly experienced consultants are available 24/7, ensuring timely assistance regardless of the time or circumstances. We incorporate effective measures and systems to address all types of staffing requirements.

  • Our unique selling proposition (USP) lies in our unwavering commitment to honesty and transparency. We believe that all parties—clients, candidates, and our team—should benefit greatly from our services. Trust is the cornerstone of our relationships, and we uphold it with integrity.

  • Emphasising quality assurance and compliance, we adhere to the highest standards in healthcare recruitment. Our rigorous process ensures that we source and supply only the most qualified and experienced Specialist Healthcare Professionals to meet staffing needs across Ireland. We prioritise compliance with all regulatory requirements and industry standards, guaranteeing the delivery of safe, high-quality care to our clients.

  • As talent acquisition specialists, we excel in finding and placing qualified healthcare professionals. Our expertise lies in sourcing, screening, and customising matches to meet both candidates’ and clients’ needs. We navigate regulatory requirements and build trust with transparent communication.

Quality assurance

Quality healthcare relies on our professionals. We screen and match candidates to uphold high standards of skill and integrity, ensuring excellent patient care. Our focus on ethics and continuous improvement demonstrates our commitment to outstanding recruitment.

  • We uphold the highest standards during our recruitment process. Each candidate undergoes a thorough verification of credentials, a comprehensive assessment of clinical skills, and meticulous reference checks. This ensures that only the most qualified professionals are considered.

  • We believe in the importance of placing the right professional in the right setting. By carefully evaluating each candidate’s skills and experience, we ensure a perfect match for the specific needs of our clients. This not only enhances job satisfaction but also improves patient care outcomes.

  • Our commitment to ethical conduct is unwavering. We prioritise transparency in all our dealings and maintain the highest level of trust with both our clients and candidates. This ethical approach fosters long-term relationships and a reputation for integrity in the healthcare recruitment industry.

  • Quality assurance is an ongoing process at Obsidian Healthcare. We regularly review and refine our recruitment practices to adapt to the evolving needs of the healthcare sector. Feedback from clients and candidates is integral to our continuous improvement efforts, ensuring we consistently deliver exceptional service.

  • We adhere to all relevant regulations and standards in the healthcare industry. Our compliance with these guidelines ensures that our recruitment practices are not only effective but also legally sound, providing peace of mind to our clients.

Custom staffing solutions

At Obsidian Healthcare, we offer tailored staffing solutions for unique healthcare facilities. Whether you need last-minute cover, specialised roles, or ongoing support, our team delivers high-quality staffing to enhance your workforce and ensure seamless operations.

    • Obsidian Healthcare specialises in recruiting and supplying healthcare professionals for last-minute placements. Our focus is on providing high-calibre healthcare professionals with expertise in various fields.

    • These healthcare professionals are trained and experienced, ensuring competence in every aspect of their roles.

    • When healthcare facilities need urgent coverage due to staff shortages or unexpected demand, Obsidian Healthcare ensures a steady pipeline of available talent.

    • Our commitment to last-minute staffing means clients can rely on timely solutions.

    • By understanding market dynamics and client-specific needs, they build customised solutions aligned with organisational goals.

    • Obsidian Healthcare collaborates closely with both HSE and private healthcare organisations.

    • We recruit the very best healthcare professionals to support clients across Ireland.

    • Obsidian Healthcare’s mission is to provide a temporary staffing solution that never compromises on nursing quality and care.

    • Our commitment to excellence ensures healthcare facilities receive top-tier professionals when they need them most.

    • Our focus is on identifying resourcing gaps before they occur. Obsidian Healthcare continuously onboard the best healthcare professionals to be ready for booking shifts when clients need them.

    • Obsidian Healthcare covers various specialisms in healthcare and community settings, ensuring a tailored approach for each client.

    • Obsidian Healthcare ensures all our healthcare professionals comply fully with the latest HSE employment standards.

    • Remember, all our professionals are thoroughly vetted and meet the highest standards of practice. They are ready to step in and provide high-quality care when you need it.

Responsive staffing solutions

In the evolving healthcare landscape, swift adaptation to new demands is crucial. Obsidian Healthcare prioritises rapid staffing solutions to ensure your facility remains well-staffed. Our commitment to quality and awareness of healthcare challenges enables us to provide exceptional temporary staffing tailored to your requirements.

  • We excel in providing last-minute temporary staffing solutions that are meticulously tailored to your specific and unique needs.

  • We understand that healthcare demands can fluctuate significantly and unpredictably, creating challenges for providers.

  • Our team is expertly equipped to respond swiftly and effectively to your urgent requests.

  • Whether it’s covering unexpected absences caused by sudden illness or managing increased patient demand during particularly busy periods, our highly trained Pharmacists are always ready to step in and provide exemplary, high-quality care whenever you need it most.

  • Moreover, we diligently manage all administrative tasks associated with temporary staffing, allowing you to concentrate fully on delivering exceptional patient care without any distractions or worries.

Our commitment

In the healthcare field, skilled professionals are essential. Obsidian Healthcare offers exceptional care through our staffing services. We match clients with trained professionals to ensure continuity of care, improving patient satisfaction and well-being. Our goal is to raise healthcare standards in Ireland for a healthier future.

  • At Obsidian Healthcare, we prioritise the seamless delivery of exceptional quality care, consistently striving to exceed our clients’ expectations in every aspect of our comprehensive staffing services.

  • We are dedicated to effectively matching our clients with well-trained, competent, skilled, and reliable healthcare professionals, ensuring continuity of care and a high level of patient satisfaction and well-being.

  • By providing access to a diverse pool of high-quality healthcare professionals, we aim to significantly enhance healthcare services across Ireland.

  • Our commitment is to uplift the standards of care available to all patients, fostering a healthier future for our communities.

Why choose Obsidian Healthcare?

Collaborating with Obsidian Healthcare means partnering with a dedicated, professional team focused on your unique staffing needs in the dynamic healthcare sector. We ensure seamless operations and consistent excellence in staffing, positively impacting each placement in your facility. Here’s how we achieve this:

  • Our average response time is under an hour, ensuring timely support.

  • Use our services as needed, without any long-term commitments or contracts.

  • We successfully fill 80-90% of same-day shift requests.

  • Whether day or night, we’re here for you.

  • Our dedicated theatre staff are strategically located across Ireland.

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