Clinical Nurse Manager

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

Clinical Nurse Manager 3

Permanent / Specified Purpose/ Full / Part-Time Contract

(37.5 Hours Per Week Full-Time)

Salary:€71, 432 - € 80, 671* (LSI) (February 2026 HSE PayScale)

*Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience*

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Avista is a progressive organisation, providing a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports 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.

We are seeking Clinical Nurse Manager 3 to join our Dublin Team.

Essential:

• NMBI Registration in the RNID division.
• Possess a Recognised Management Qualification FETAC/QQI Level 6 or equivalent.
• Full Clean Driving licence and access to vehicle.
• Have a minimum of two years’ experience at CNM2 level in the area of intellectual disability.
• Have a detailed knowledge of the HIQA standards / regulations and Health Act 2007 and have the ability to maintain the high-level set post initial registration visit by HIQA.
• Have experience working with multidisciplinary team members and external agencies in the co-ordination of services.
• Proficiency in the English language.

Desirable:

• Excellent leadership skills and the ability to work on your own initiative.
• Be a highly motivated individual who can demonstrate effective leadership and managerial skills, and the capacity to manage change.
• Have proven people management, leadership, communications and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to work on projects as directed by the Service Manager.
• Have experience of working with behaviors of Concern and complex care needs and supporting mentoring staff teams in the delivery of a high quality to the Service Users.

**Applicants should possess Level 3 behavioural competencies as set out in the job description.

Why work with us?

• Be part of a values-driven organisation making a real difference in people’s lives.
• Work with a supportive leadership team committed to continuous improvement and learning.
• Opportunities for professional development and influence at a national level.

Benefits

• Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.
• Supportive and innovative working environment.
• Comprehensive Pension Scheme.
• 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: Eilis.Madden@avistaclg.ie St. Joseph’s Centre, Service Manager or

Joseph.Carroll@avistaclg.ie CRS, Service Manager.

Closing date for receipt of applications 10th of June.

Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 15th of June 2026.

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

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

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

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.