Psychiatric Nurse – Returning to Ireland? Agency Opportunities | Cork
Recently returned from Australia? Put your previous Irish nursing experience to work with flexible agency opportunities across Cork.
We are currently seeking experienced Psychiatric Nurses who are returning to Ireland after working in Australia or overseas. These agency opportunities are available throughout Cork, with a particular focus on Cork City and surrounding areas.
For these roles, previous nursing experience in Ireland is essential. Familiarity with Irish healthcare standards, documentation practices, regulatory requirements, and multidisciplinary working environments allows nurses to integrate quickly into services and deliver safe, high-quality care from day one.
If you've previously worked within Irish mental health services and are now planning your return home, agency nursing offers an ideal way to re-enter the workforce while enjoying flexibility and competitive rates.
Returning home can involve a period of adjustment. Agency nursing allows you to:
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Re-enter the Irish healthcare system with confidence.
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Choose shifts that fit around relocation and family commitments.
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Explore different services before considering a permanent position.
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Earn competitive rates while maintaining flexibility.
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Rebuild professional networks within the Irish healthcare sector.
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Deliver person-centred care to individuals with a range of mental health needs.
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Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care plans.
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Administer medications safely and maintain accurate documentation.
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Support service users in their recovery journey and promote positive outcomes.
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Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure excellent standards of care.
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Promote dignity, respect, and wellbeing in all aspects of nursing practice.
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Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) with active NMBI registration or eligibility to register.
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Previous nursing experience in Ireland is required.
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Recent psychiatric or mental health nursing experience in Australia or another overseas healthcare setting.
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Strong clinical judgement and the ability to adapt quickly to different environments.
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Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
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Commitment to delivering safe, evidence-based care.
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€28–€35 per hour (Day Shifts)
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Enhanced rates for Nights, Sundays, and Public Holidays.
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Fully flexible shifts and rosters.
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Excellent hourly rates.
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Opportunities across Cork, particularly Cork City and surrounding areas.
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Dedicated support from specialist nursing recruitment consultants.
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Refer-a-friend bonus scheme.
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Free uniform and registration support.
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Opportunities to transition into permanent roles if desired.
If you're an experienced Psychiatric Nurse returning to Ireland and have previously worked within the Irish healthcare system, we'd love to help you find the right opportunity.
Apply today to learn more about agency nursing opportunities across Cork.
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