Registered Midwife

Location: Hospitals and Maternity Units across Ireland

Employment Type: Temporary / Part-time / Agency

Job Summary:

We are seeking experienced and compassionate Registered Midwives to support antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care in hospital and community settings across Ireland. The ideal candidate will be NMBI-registered and committed to providing high-quality, safe, and family-centred maternity care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide holistic, woman-centred care throughout the antenatal, labour, birth, and postnatal stages.

• Monitor and assess maternal and fetal well-being, including CTGs and vital signs.

• Support natural births and assist with interventions when medically necessary.

• Administer medications and manage pain relief, including epidurals and emergency care.

• Provide breastfeeding support and education on newborn care.

• Maintain accurate and detailed maternity records in line with NMBI and hospital standards.

• Respond promptly to obstetric emergencies and follow escalation procedures.

• Ensure a respectful, safe, and culturally sensitive birthing experience.

Requirements:

• Active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) as a Registered Midwife.

• 6–12 months recent clinical experience in midwifery (antenatal, labour ward, or postnatal).

• Strong clinical decision-making and emergency response skills.

Up-to-date training and certifications:

• Manual Handling & Patient Moving Techniques

• Neonatal Resuscitation Programme (NRP)

• BLS/CPR Certification

• Infection Control and Safeguarding

• Garda Vetting clearance.

• Right to work in Ireland (Stamp 1G, Stamp 4, or EU/EEA passport).

Desirable:

• Experience in high-risk maternity units or with home births.

• PMAV/CPI training.

• Familiarity with Irish hospital maternity documentation systems.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rates

• Flexible shifts in HSE and private maternity hospitals

• Opportunities to work across antenatal clinics, labour wards, and postnatal care

• Continuous professional development support through the agency