Hire A Private Nurse
We place private nurses, maternity nurses, elderly care nurses and medical support nurses with families who need real expertise.
Contact us today and we will hire a private nurse tailored to your needs.
Recruit an experienced Private Nurse you can trust
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10+ Years of Expertise
We place household staff for the most discerning clients worldwide.
Screened & Vetted
Personalised Matching
Customized private nurse recruitment to fit your lifestyle and household needs.
Our Private Nurse Agency Can Recruit Internationally
Our network of private nurses have been built over the last 10 years and we can tap into that pool to recruit the nurse that you require.
Because we are experienced it means we can move fast with our recruitment but at the same time you can be sure that the employee you are hiring will be of the most exceptional standard.
What Do Private Nurses Do?
Private nurses bring hospital-level skills to your home. This type of caregiver is a medical role, someone who has medical training and expertise.
The different types of private nurse can be:
Maternity Nurses (Newborn Specialists):
First 3-6 months of your baby’s life. Night care, feeding schedules, sleep training, developmental monitoring, mother support.
Ellie, our recruiter who recruits maternity nurses in Monaco, explains: “It’s more common now to find requests for nurses experienced with special neonatal needs. These roles require additional training, qualifications, and experience, usually very specific.”
Elderly Care Nurses:
The type of work this kind of nurse does is medical care, medication management, mobility assistance, help with chronic conditions, end-of-life care. We have to emphasize, this is medical level care not just companionship.
Recovery Care Nurses:
The role this type of nurse plays is post-surgery care, wound care, physical therapy, pain management, coordinating with doctors. These are often temporary placements (2-12 weeks typically) while family members recover.
Long-Term Medical Care Nurses:
The tasks that these private nurses carry out are chronic illness care, daily medical care, coordinating specialist appointments, help with medication. This is generally for people with ongoing conditions.
DISCLAIMER
If your requirement is quite unique, we may struggle to find your male private nurse immediately, even with a database of over 200,000 profiles. When this happens, we’ll communicate directly that more time will be required.Â
For specific needs like private nurses with very specialist qualifications the hiring time could be longer as the particular role may be harder to find. We will always communicate this with you.
Our 96% placement rate comes from taking time to secure the best match, rather than rushing to fill roles. This honest approach is why families have repeatedly returned to us to recruit household staff since 2015.
Why Good Private Nurses Are Hard To Find
The experience in our agency tells us that most specialist household staff roles are in demand and hard to recruit for. Private nurses are no exception. Good private nurses can earn high salaries and have good working conditions because of this.
Ellie, one of our recruiters that frequently hires private nurses says a challenge is: “Finding highly experienced people who are immediately available and willing to relocate at short notice.”
What makes private nurses scarce:
Medical credentials take years. Nursing degrees, neonatal certifications, specialized training isn’t quick.
Private household work isn’t for everyone. Many nurses prefer hospitals. Structured shifts, clear strategies and team support is something they like.
Private household nursing is different, you work alone depending on the role, adapt to family dynamics, maintain professional boundaries all the time. You have to work in a different way.
Qualifications keep rising. Ellie confirms: “Families have placed greater emphasis on verifiable references and formal qualifications.”
Availability timing matters. Families need nurses now, not in three months. This role is different from other household roles where waiting can be accepted.
Location flexibility eliminates candidates. Not everyone can relocate to where a job is on short notice.
Recruiter insights - useful insights from Our Consultants
What's changes have you noticed recently in private nurse recruitment?
Over the last few years, families have placed greater emphasis on verifiable references and formal qualifications. NNEB, NCT training, neonatal or newborn-care certificates, and documented experience with HNW/UHNW families are increasingly requested. They strongly increase a candidate’s chance of being placed.
Families also like like-for-like family experience.
Private Nurse Salaries
These figures are from our own internal data at Morgan & Mallet for roles we have placed.
Maternity Nurse:
USA:$90,000 – $150,000+ annually.
Monaco: €300-€380 per 24 hours (€7,200-€9,120 monthly for full-time).
Standard newborn care. “This number can go up massively for specific care.”- Ellie (our recruiter).
UK: £80,000 – £125,000 annually.
Short-term contracts (3-6 months) but intensive.
Switzerland: CHF 95,000 – CHF 155,000.
UAE: AED 240,000 – AED 420,000.
European, UK, US candidates only. Tax-free.
France: €95,000 – €130,000.
Belgium: €85,000 – €105,000.
Saudi Arabia: SAR 180,000 – SAR 300,000.
Tax-free with accommodation.
Elderly Care Nurse / Recovery Care Nurse:
Rates can match or exceed maternity nurse pay depending on the medical needs of the patient.
Our Private Nurse
Recruitment Process
Our global reach and local expertise give you exceptional placements tailored to what you need.
Understanding Your Medical Needs
We find out:
- What is the medical condition or situation?
- What certifications are needed?
- What's the daily care is needed?
- Is the role live-in or visiting?
- How long do you need a nurse for?
- Are there any language requirements?
Background Checks & Verification
Nursing licenses, neonatal certifications, specialized training, we verify everything. Laurine our co-founder's reference checking approach is: "We speak directly to references rather than relying on letters or emails. We use open-ended questions."
We ask previous families:
- "Describe how they handled a medical emergency."
- "How did they communicate with doctors?"
- "How was their bedside manner with the patient?"
- "Were they reliable?"
Matching Medical Expertise To Your Needs
We match specific expertise to your specific needs. Only experts who have very specific experience for the role they are applying for will make it.
Ellie our recruiter says for the maternity nurse role: "Families like like-for-like family experience." If you need twin care, we find nurses with twin experience. If you need complex neonatal care, we find nurses with that specific training.
Setting Clear Expectations
We built Morgan & Mallet's custom system because as Laurine says: "We needed the whole picture, not just profile and responsibilities, but availability and flexibility."
For nurses, this means being clear about:
- Exact schedule (24-hour live-in, 12-hour shifts, night-only, etc.)
- Accommodation (if live-in, what's provided)
- Medical supply responsibility (what you provide vs. what they bring)
- Contract length
Trial Periods When Apropriate
Some families ask for 1-2 week trials, especially for long-term placements. This lets you see how the nurse actually gets on with your family member, and fits into your household.
Frequently asked questions
Can we hire a private nurse just for night shifts?
Yes. Many families hire maternity nurses for night-only care (10pm-7am) so parents sleep. Elderly care nurses can also work night shifts for monitoring. Rates are typically hourly or per-night, not annual salaries.
How quickly can you place a private nurse?
It depends on your needs and location. Our challenge as a recruiter as Ellie our consultant says is: “Finding highly experienced people immediately available and willing to relocate at short notice.” We’re honest about realistic timelines to find the nurse that is exactly right for you. We would rather take longer and find you the best match.
Do we need to provide medical supplies?
Discuss this upfront. Basic supplies (thermometer, baby scales, wound care materials) are typically your responsibility. Specialized equipment depends on the medical situation. We clarify this before placement so there’s no confusion.
What if the nurse's approach doesn't match our preferences?
Trial periods help make sure compatibility. If disagreements happen a lot about medical care, the nurse’s medical expertise should guide decisions. For other non-medical factors like bedside manor, these can be discussed.
Can the nurse travel with us?
Many nurses can travel, it depends on the role and what is agreed. Travel can significantly increase pay (20-40% typically). Discuss this during hiring if it’s needed.