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ObsidianHealthcare
Trusted Before We Arrive.
Temporary Healthcare Staffing for Ireland’s Critical & Hard-to-Fill Roles.
We provide cover within minutes, focused on the most challenging temporary staffing needs. From short-notice shift requests to specialist roles requiring advanced nursing, midwifery, or AHP training, we step in where others can’t. This isn’t standard agency work, we focus on the difficult shifts others avoid.
For Healthcare Professionals.
We recruit top-tier healthcare professionals for specialist roles, often for short notice shifts. Our candidates understand their value and expect competitive rates, we deliver.
Premium Pay for Urgent & Last-Minute Shifts
Nationwide Shifts
Fast, Digital Onboarding
Work When & Where It Suits You
For Healthcare Providers.
When framework and PSL providers fall short, we step in. We don't just fill shifts; we solve critical staffing problems that no other agency can resolve. We go beyond the usual, addressing crucial staffing shortages when others can't meet demand.
Emergency & Short-Notice Bookings
Specialist Roles & Remote-Area Staffing
Nurses, Midwives, AHPs & Pharmacists
24/7 Access with 30-Minute Response
Our Greatest Asset is Our Health.
At Obsidian, we champion the people who protect it — connecting skilled professionals with the services and settings that need them most. Every moment. Every time.
Metrics that Matter.
Clinical Specialisms
65+
Average Fill Rate
98%
Minutes Average Fill Time
24/7
On-Call Support
30
This is
Obsidian.
Who We Are.
A specialist healthcare staffing agency focused on quality, compliance, and highly trained clinical professionals.
Why We Exist.
To provide urgent cover for the most challenging and hard-to-fill temporary roles across Ireland.
What We Deliver.
A fully vetted, high-skilled workforce built to handle critical shifts, specialist care, and last-minute demands, when others can’t.
Our Services.
Nursing & Midwifery.
NMBI-registered professionals for complex, high-responsibility care. We supply RGNs, RCNs, RPNs, ID nurses, and advanced practice nurses and midwives across ICU, ED, theatres, oncology, community, and mental health. Built for pressure, not paperwork.
Allied Healthcare Professionals.
Highly skilled AHPs ready to integrate fast. We place physiotherapists, occupational therapists, radiographers, speech & language therapists, dietitians, and more across acute, rehab, and community settings. Qualified, compliant, and work-ready.
Pharmacists.
Experienced pharmacists for both clinical and dispensary roles. From hospital-based to ward-linked positions, our candidates are accurate, accountable, and responsive. Including senior pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
5 Standards We Never Compromise On.
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Every professional we place is fully vetted, credentialed, and audit-ready.
Up-to-date training
Verified ID, Right to Work, and registrations
Garda checks and reference validation
Full compliance packs for audit assurance
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When we confirm a shift, we mean it. No excuses, no no-shows, just dependable staffing.
98%+ fill rate
Backup options when needed
Trusted by hospitals, hospices, and community services
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We supply only role-matched, trained professionals.
Specialist nurses, midwives, AHPs, and pharmacists
Advanced certifications (QIS, NLS, SACT, etc.)
Aligned with the job spec and care setting
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We move as quickly as your staffing needs demand.
Average confirmation time under 30 minutes
24/7 on-call support
Fast, clear communication from request to placement
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You’ll always know where things stand, no overpromising, no surprises.
Honest updates if a shift can’t be filled
Accurate candidate profiles
Clear, proactive communication throughout
Our Client & Candidate Portal.
Your dedicated portal keeps you connected to what matters — in real time.
Clarity. Speed. Control.
Streamline hiring, cut admin, and keep your workforce fully compliant in real time. Designed for healthcare, this secure, mobile-friendly portal gives you instant access to updates, staff, and compliance—anytime, anywhere.
For Clients.
Book Staff & Urgent Request
Track Compliance & Shifts Live
Review, Approve & Manage Staff
For Candidates.
Register, Upload & Get Cleared Fast
See Shifts Matched to You
Track Onboarding, Pay & Shifts Anytime
“Powered by advanced technology. Delivered by experts who understand healthcare.”
Register with Obsidian.
01.
Apply to Register Today.
Submit your interest online and tell us what you’re trained in. We focus on high-acuity, specialist roles, not general agency work.
02.
Initial Vetting by Our Team.
We review your background, qualifications, and experience. If you meet our standard, you’ll receive a secure link to complete your application.
03.
Complete Digital Onboarding.
Fill in your application, upload your documents, and verify compliance — all online, all in one place.
04.
Get Approved & Ready to Work.
Once everything is reviewed and cleared, you’re added to our live system. You can then update your availability, accept shifts, and start working.
Refer a Specialist & Earn up to €500.
Refer a nurse, midwife, allied health professional, or pharmacist seeking agency work. Receive up to €500 when they complete their first shifts.
*Reward paid in full once initial shift threshold is met. T&Cs apply.
Urgent Healthcare Staffing. Specialist Career Opportunities.
For nurses, midwives, pharmacists, AHPs—and the services that depend on them.
Same-Day & Short-Notice Availability
HSE-Compliant Professionals
Nationwide Reach | 24/7 Support