Clinical Nurse Manager

Avista is a progressive organisation, providing a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite support to both children and adults in various locations across 3 Regions. The organisation 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 LOUISE’S CENTRE

PERMANENT FULL-TIME CONTRACT (37.5 HPW).

Salary:€ 61,463 - €77,666 LSI

*Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work.

Essential:

o NMBI Registration RNID desirable.

o Management Qualification- Possess a Recognized Management Qualification FETAC/QQI Level 6 or equivalent.

o Full Clean Driving licensee and access to vehicle.

o Proficiency in the English language.

o Have previous experience at CNM1 level/ equivalent within the area of Intellectual Disability

o Have previous experience working with individuals with autism / mental health

o Can work effectively with families and the wider MDT

o Have a detailed knowledge of the HIQA standards / regulations and Health Act 2007, and the role of the person in charge.

o Be a highly motivated individual with the ability to work on own initiative and the capacity to manage change.

Desirable:

o Excellent leadership skills and the ability to work on own initiative.

o Be a highly motivated individual who can demonstrate effective leadership and managerial skills, and the capacity to manage change.

o Have experience of working with behaviours of Concern and complex care needs and supporting mentoring staff teams in the delivery of a high quality to the people we support.

o Applicants should possess Level 2 behavioural competencies as set out in the Job description

Why work with us?

ü Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.

ü Comprehensive Pension Scheme

ü Supportive and innovative working environment.

ü Generous annual leave entitlement

ü Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme

ü Bike to work Scheme

ü 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 toDeirdre Bolton, Service Manager, Tel: 087 964 0848 / deirdre.bolton@avistaclg.ie

Closing date for receipt of applications 23rd January 2026 / Interviews will be held on 29th January 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 future positions may be filled across the St Louise’s service.”

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

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.