500
Healthcare facilities
All 32
Counties covered
Weekly
Pay cycles
HSE
Compliant & verified
How it works
Up and running in minutes
No agencies, no phone calls, no waiting around. Just download the app, set up your profile, and start picking shifts that fit your life.
01
Create your profile
Download the app and sign up in minutes. Upload your qualifications, PIN number, and compliance docs — we guide you every step of the way.
02
Browse shifts nearby
See available shifts at hospitals, care homes, and community settings near you. Filter by date, location, pay rate, and setting type.
03
Book with one tap
Found a shift you like? Confirm it instantly, no waiting for a recruiter to call back. Your schedule updates in real time.
04
Submit & get paid
After your shift, submit your timesheet straight from the app. Payment lands in your account on a weekly basis, no chasing invoices.
Why Karo
Everything you need, nothing you don't
Karo was built for nurses and carers who want flexibility without the hassle. Here's what you get:
You choose your hours
Work mornings, nights, weekends entirely on your terms. Pick up as many or as few shifts as you like, whenever suits you.
Hundreds of care settings
Hospitals, nursing homes, disability services, community care, find the setting that suits your skills and experience.
Know your rate before you book
Every shift shows the hourly pay upfront. No surprises, no negotiating. Just clear, fair pay for your work.
Fully compliant, fully supported
Karo handles compliance, documentation, and vetting so you can focus on what you do best, delivering great care.
Track everything
See all your past shifts, hours, and pay in one place.
Instant alerts
Get notified the moment new shifts become available near you.
Easy timesheets
Submit your hours in a tap right after your shift ends.
Live support
Our team is on hand if you ever need help with anything.
Real workers. Real carers.
Loved by healthcare professionals across Ireland
"Working with Karo has made a tremendous difference because it has given me flexibility in my everyday life"
Mario
Nurse
"The app is very easy to navigate, very efficient. My favourite part is the flexibility. You can see which shifts are available across the week"
Toni
Social Care Worker
"It has provided me with flexibility, I can enjoy more time with my family, I'm able to plan for my holidays in time"
Benson
Carer
Our easy-to-use app puts you in the driver's seat.
Unlike traditional agencies, Karo gives you the power to choose your work schedule. With Karo you can:
Browse thousands of shifts all across the Republic of Ireland
Flexibility to choose shifts that suit your schedule and preferences
Get paid quickly and easily, with no hassle or paperwork
See complete rates upfront, including information about the setting and other care professionals' reviews
Enjoy full transparency and control over your work schedule
A supportive team is always on hand to help with any questions or concerns
Frequently asked questions
Signing up takes no time at all
Healthcare organisations post their shifts to Karo daily
All shifts posted to Karo include a full description, skill requirements, location and pay information.
Pick the shifts you want to work in one click
Karo is free to use for nurses and carers and accessible from any device, including your mobile phone.
Submit your timesheet online, anytime, anywhere
Your timesheet is sent straight to the healthcare organisation and is approved online — no paper, no signatures, no hassle.
