Clinical Nurse Manager

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

Clinical Nurse Manager 1

Clinical Nurse Manager 2

Avalon, Clonsilla, Dublin.

PERMANENT, FULL-TIME CONTRACT (37.5HPW)

CNM1 - Salary: €57,780 - €68,046 LSI *

CNM2 - Salary: €62,699 - €79,227 LSI*

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

REF: 104816

Avista are delighted to introduce a new model of service as part of a quality improvement initiative for those who access our Adult service. Avista are establishing a team which will provide specialist clinical support in line with individual needs and best practice.

The provision will include in-reach, expert clinical support to existing MDTs where there has been an identified need in line with the Disability Regional Enhanced Services and Supports for Complex Behaviour (DRESS) model (NCPPD, 2023).

We are seeking a frontline management team to support this new service initiative and manage the high support respite service. These roles, based in Dublin, is a permanent full time contract. (37.5 hours per week)

Essential:

CNM1:

• Be registered with NMBI, RNID qualification preferred.
• Have minimum of three years’ experience at staff nurse level.
• Have excellent clinical, communication, interpersonal, planning, organization and time management skills.
• Proficiency in the English language
• Full Clean Irish Driving License for manual vehicles and access to your own car.

CNM2:

• 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
• Full Clean Irish Driving License 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.

Desirable:

CNM1:

• Experience working with people with complex disabilities and/or Autism.
• Have the ability to work as part of an inter-disciplinary team.

CNM2:

· 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 Eilis Madden Service manager 01 824 8610

Closing date for receipt of applications 16.10.26

Interviews will be held the week of 2nd 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