Question 1

What recruitment and healthcare solutions does Zionan International provide?

Accepted Answer

Zionan International operates across four specialized divisions: Nursing Agency, Home Care Services, Healthcare Staffing, and Recruitment Agency. We deliver permanent placements, fixed-term contracts, temporary agency cover, and compassionate home care across Ireland and Europe.

Question 2

How does weekly payroll and time-sheet submission work?

Accepted Answer

Agency nurses, healthcare assistants, and temporary operatives are paid weekly every Friday directly via electronic funds transfer (EFT) into their Irish bank account. Signed timesheets must be submitted to our Newcastle West office by Monday 12:00 noon. We operate strictly under PAYE/PRSI with transparent itemized pay slips, paying statutory public holiday entitlements and HSE-aligned premium rates.

Question 3

How do you handle vetting and clinical compliance for candidates?

Accepted Answer

Compliance is verified before any candidate is dispatched to a ward or client's home. Requirements include An Garda Síochána eVetting via the National Vetting Bureau, NMBI PIN validation, QQI Level 5 certification, Patient Moving & Handling, Safeguarding Vulnerable Persons, and Infection Prevention & Control (IPC). If you lived outside Ireland for over 6 months, we also guide you through obtaining police clearance certificates.

Question 4

How quickly can emergency shift cover be dispatched?

Accepted Answer

Our placement desk operates 24/7 from Newcastle West, Co. Limerick. For acute hospital wards, community nursing homes, and residential services experiencing unexpected absences, emergency shift requests received before 07:00 AM are matched and dispatched immediately from our on-call roster across Limerick, Munster, and regional hubs.

Question 5

Can Zionan assist employers with Critical Skills Employment Permits?

Accepted Answer

Yes. For roles eligible under Ireland's Critical Skills Employment Permit (CSEP) or General Employment Permit lists, we assist employers in identifying qualifying international candidates and ensuring documentation meets Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE) standards.

Question 6

What types of contracts do you support?

Accepted Answer

We support direct permanent PAYE hires, fixed-term contracts (e.g. for seasonal demands or maternity cover), and flexible temporary / locum agency cover — all aligned with Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) regulations and the Organisation of Working Time Act.

Question 7

How do job seekers apply for roles?

Accepted Answer

Job seekers connect directly with our recruitment team via Direct Phone (+353 0894 107 108) or Email (Careers@zionan.ie). We have deliberately removed online CV submission forms and applicant portals so you can speak directly with a dedicated coordinator who understands your clinical background or industry qualifications.

Question 8

How can employers get started with a staffing request?

Accepted Answer

Employers can phone our placement coordinators at +353 0894 107 108 or email staffing@zionan.ie with their staffing requirements, roster shift patterns, and desired start dates. A dedicated coordinator will respond promptly to review availability and dispatch candidate profiles.

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