Clinical Nurse Manager 2

We are a person-centred, rights-based organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. We currently provide services in Limerick, North Tipperary, and Dublin. Our mission at Avista is to work together with the people we support to live their best lives through the delivery of quality services while promoting their roles as active citizens in an inclusive society.

Skills and attributes

• NMBI Registration
• Recognised Management Qualification FETAC/QQ1 Level 6 or equivalent - Essential
• Full Clean Driving License is essential
• Have at least 5 years of post registration experience
• Proficiency in English

Description

Avista is a person-centred, rights-based organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with disabilities. We provide a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports to both children and adults in various locations across Dublin, Limerick and North Tipperary.

Avista is looking for candidates who are committed to supporting people with Intellectual Disabilities and their families, in a person-centred, community based, socially inclusive manner in accordance with our core values and ethos and underpinned by quality, best practice and research.

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

CLINICAL NURSE MANAGER 2

COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, LIMERICK

Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experienceof work.

• NMBI Registration.
• Management Qualification - Possess a Recognised Management Qualification FETAC/QQI Level 6 or equivalent.
• Have at least 5 years of post-registration nursing experience of which 3 must be within disability services.
• Have previous experience at CNM1 level within the area of Intellectual Disability
• Full Clean Irish Driving Licence for Manual Vehicles and access to own car.
• Proficiency in the English language.
• Have completed mandatory training.
• Proven managerial, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Have a detailed knowledge of the HIQA standards / regulations and Health Act 2007 and have the ability to maintain compliance with HIQA.
• Have a detailed knowledge of rostering and managing the rostering arrangements and leave planning for staff.
• Have a detailed knowledge of the role of the Person in Charge and the ability to complete same.
• Be a highly motivated individual with the ability to work on own initiative and the capacity to manage change.
• Have previous experience in relation to autism and mental health.
• Have the ability to work effectively with families and the wider MDT.

Applicants should possess Level 2 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework.

Why work with us?

• Supportive and innovative working environment.
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Bike to work Scheme

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm on 5th October 2026.

Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received.

"A panel may be formed from which current and future Full Time, Part Time, Permanent or Temporary vacancies across Avista may be filled."

Avista is a public body and subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Requests.

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.

Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days