Obsidian is the agency providers call when others can’t deliver. We specialise in covering shifts at very short notice — often within hours — using a nationwide network of trained healthcare workers who are ready to travel and respond quickly when the pressure is on.
Whether it’s a specialist nurse for a critical ward, or reliable cover in a rural setting, we match urgent demand with skilled, fully vetted staff who are used to stepping in fast and getting on with the job.
Why Work With Us?Rapid, Reliable Cover, When Others Can’t Deliver.
PREMIUM
Tailored Service | Quality-First | Trusted by Providers
SPECIALIST FOCUS
Critical & Emergency Care | Oncology | Midwifery | AHPs | & More
RAPID RESPONSE
Fast-Fill Specialists | Last-Minute Cover | Crisis Staffing Experts
Why Choose Obsidian?
01
We Cover Urgent Gaps, Even at Short Notice
We can provide staff on the same day, including for last-minute sick leave or agency no-shows. Our availability is real-time, and our team is contactable 24/7.
02
We Focus on Specialist Placements
Our network includes trained nurses, midwives, AHPs, and pharmacists experienced in high-acuity or specialist settings. We also cover general ward shifts when needed.
03
All Staff are Fully Vetted & Prepared
Every worker is fully compliant with HSE framework requirements. We verify documents, qualifications, training, and Garda vetting before placement.
04
We Understand Clinical & Operational Pressure
Our team includes people with direct healthcare and staffing experience. We know how serious a missed shift can be, and we act accordingly.
05
We Work With Services Long-Term
We support hospitals, nursing homes, and community providers on an ongoing basis, not just once-off shifts. We track patterns and adjust to meet your demand.
Who We Work With
We provide temporary staffing support to healthcare providers across Ireland. This includes both public and private services in acute, residential, and community settings.
We are used to working with rota managers, CNMs, service leads, and clinical coordinators who require immediate or ongoing staffing support. Our team understands how to respond to urgent requirements while maintaining compliance and continuity.
Our Clients include:
Hospitals & Acute Services
✓ HSE Hospitals
✓ Private Hospitals
✓ Specialist Units
Community, Primary Care & Residential Services
✓ Primary Care Teams
✓ GP Practices
✓ Public Health Clinics
✓ Residential Care
✓ Mental Health Services
✓ ID Services
✓ Nursing Homes
Specialist, Secure & Home-Based Settings
✓ Hospices
✓ Complex Homecare
✓ Prisons
✓ Schools
✓ CAMHS & Protected Units
Partnership Feedback
We work with a range of services that rely on us for last-minute and hard-to-fill staffing requirements. The feedback we receive highlights the importance of responsiveness, reliability, and clarity in communication.
“Obsidian has provided us with qualified staff at very short notice. They are one of the few agencies that consistently respond when others do not.”
— Director of Nursing, Residential Service
“Communication is clear, the staff are appropriate for the setting, and the turnaround times are excellent — even for rural shifts.”
— Clinical Manager, Community Healthcare Organisation
Ready to Get Started?
If you need qualified, compliant staff at short notice — especially for specialist or hard-to-cover shifts — we can help.
Speak to a member of our team to discuss your current staffing requirements, arrange cover, or request references.
Working with Us Means:
✓ A Named Account Manager
✓ 24/7 Booking Support
✓ Specialist Knowledge of Healthcare Settings
✓ Transparent, Ethical Staffing Practices
✓ Rapid Response with No Compromise on Quality