Clinical Nurse Manager 2

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

ST. VINCENTS CENTRE, LISNAGRY, LIMERICK

PERMANENT FULL-TIME CONTRACT (37.5 Hours Per Week).

Salary: 62,699- 79,227* (lsi)

• Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience.

REF: 105821

Essential:

• NMBI Registration.
• Management Qualification - Possess a Recognised Management Qualification FETAC/QQI Level 6 or equivalent or to be completed within three months.
• 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
• 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.
• Have a detailed knowledge of rostering and managing the rostering arrangements and leave planning for staff.
• Be a highly motivated individual with the ability to work on own initiative and the capacity to manage change.
• Full Clean Irish Driving Licence for Manual Vehicles and access to own car.
• Proficiency in the English language.

Desirable:

• 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?

Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.

Comprehensive Pension Scheme

Supportive and innovative working environment.

Generous annual leave entitlement

Paid Maternity Leave \& Sick Pay scheme

Bike to work Scheme

Tax Saver Travel Scheme

Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at:

https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/

Informal enquiries to Philip Myers, Service Manager, email: [email protected]

Closing date for receipt of applications 11th November 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.

Direct applications only.