Clinical Nurse Manager

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

ADULT RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, ST VINCENT'S CENTRE NAVAN ROAD

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

Salary: €61,463 - € 77,666* (LSI)

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

REF:90930

Essential:

· NMBI Registration-RNID Desirable

· Management Qualification- Possess a Recognised Management Qualification FETAC/QQI Level 6 or equivalent.

· Have at least 5 years post registration nursing experience of which 2 must be within disability services.

· Have previous experience at CNM1 level within the area of Intellectual Disability.

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

Desirable:

· Have the ability to work effectively with families and the wider MDT

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

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

· Full clean manual Irish driving licence.

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 Eimear Broughal, Service Manager, Tel; 087 3831170

Closing date for receipt of applications 22.01.2026

Interviews will take place on 30.01.2026

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 Dublin service.”

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

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.