Nurse CV for Ireland
For nurse jobs in Ireland, lead with NMBI registration. Employers usually expect a CV on A4 paper, most recent experience first. Length: 2 pages, 3 at most. Employers there usually leave out a photo, date of birth and marital status. If you are not a citizen, your right to work or visa status is usually stated.
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Registration and licences
| Nurses | NMBI registration |
|---|---|
| Midwives | NMBI registration |
Put it near the top of the CV. If you are still applying, list it with the status “In progress” and the date you applied. Confirm current requirements with the regulator before you apply.
In the EU/EEA, this profession has automatic recognition under Directive 2005/36/EC: mention recognition of your diploma (or that it is in progress).
Sections to include
| Section (in this order) | How important |
|---|---|
| Profile | Recommended |
| Registration & licences | Expected |
| Experience | Expected |
| Education | Expected |
| Clinical skills | Recommended |
| Courses & CPD | Recommended |
| References | Recommended |
Length: 2 pages, 3 at most.
Personal details in Ireland
| What it is called | Curriculum Vitae |
|---|---|
| Length | 2 pages, 3 at most |
| Paper size | A4 |
| Layout | Single column |
| Order | Most recent first |
| Dates | Month and year (e.g. Mar 2023) |
| Photo | Usually left out |
| Date of birth | Usually left out |
| Nationality | Usually left out |
| Marital status | Usually left out |
| Right to work / visa status | Usually included |
| References | List two or three referees with contact details |
| Explain gaps longer than | 6 months |
Key facts
- Nurses and midwives in Ireland must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). Source: nmbi.ie
- In the EU, qualifications of nurses responsible for general care and of midwives are recognised automatically under Directive 2005/36/EC. Source: employment-social-affairs.ec.europa.eu
- Ireland's Employment Equality Acts prohibit discrimination on nine grounds: gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race and membership of the Traveller community. Source: ihrec.ie
- Nationals of countries outside the European Economic Area generally need an employment permit to work in Ireland. Source: enterprise.gov.ie
Facts checked 2026-10-15.
Tips
- Lead with your registration (e.g. NMC PIN, AHPRA number, RN licence) and its status.
- For each post give the ward or unit, patient group, bed numbers and shift pattern.
- List competencies: IV, cannulation, medicines management, specific equipment.
- Overseas nurses: state your OSCE / NCLEX / IELTS or OET status.
- In the EU/EEA, automatic recognition (Directive 2005/36/EC) covers nurses responsible for general care; specialist nursing qualifications go through the general recognition route.
- No photo or date of birth: leaving them off is usual; the Employment Equality Acts prohibit discrimination on nine grounds, including age, gender, family status and race.
- Non-EEA applicants should state their Stamp or employment permit.
- Two referees with contact details are commonly listed.
Questions
What registration do nurses need on a CV in Ireland?
Nurses applying in Ireland should show NMBI registration near the top of the CV, with the registration number and status. If you are still applying, list it with the status “In progress”. Put it in its own section, above your experience. Requirements change, so confirm the current rules with the regulator before you apply.
Should a nursing CV for Ireland have a photo?
No. Leave the photo off a nursing CV for Ireland. Employers there don’t expect one and generally prefer CVs without it, and the CV Atlas readiness check flags a photo if you add one. Use the space for your experience and qualifications, and include a photo only if a job advert asks for one. No photo or date of birth: leaving them off is usual; the Employment Equality Acts prohibit discrimination on nine grounds, including age, gender, family status and race.
How long should a nursing CV be in Ireland?
Aim for 2–3 pages, the norm in Ireland. Put your registration and most recent roles on the first page, keep older roles to a line or two each, and use A4 paper. Employers in this field usually check your registration first. CV Atlas warns you when the CV runs longer than usual.
What sections does a nursing CV for Ireland need?
A nursing CV for Ireland needs your contact details, experience, education and registration and licences, plus two or three referees with contact details. In the header, include your visa or right-to-work status. Leave out the photo, date of birth and nationality. Put the most recent role first and describe each post with the setting, scope and results. CV Atlas applies this structure when you choose the job and the country, and its readiness check lists anything missing.
Can I use my qualification from another EU country in Ireland?
Usually, yes. Nurses have automatic recognition of qualifications across the EU, the EEA and Switzerland under Directive 2005/36/EC, so mention that your diploma is recognised in Ireland, or that recognition is in progress. You still need to register with the authority in Ireland before you start work, and you may need to show language skills. Confirm the process and timescales with the competent authority before applying.
Related guides
General guides: CVs for Ireland and Nursing & midwifery CVs in any country.
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Guidance checked October 2026; facts checked 2026-10-15. General information for most employers, not legal or immigration advice. A job advert’s own instructions always come first. CV Atlas is not affiliated with any regulator or professional body named.