Clinical Nurse Manager / PIC

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.

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JOB ADVERTISEMENT

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

CLINICAL NURSE MANAGER 2/PIC

COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, LIMERICK

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

Salary: €61,463 - € 77,666* (lsi)

*Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience.

REF: 91259

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 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.

· Full Clean Driving Licence 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.

Desirable:

• Have previous experience in relation to autism and mental health
• Have the ability to work effectively with families and the wider MDT
• Be a highly motivated individual with the ability to work on own initiative and the capacity to manage change.

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 Saskia Hoen, Service Manager, email: saskia.hoen@avistaclg.ie

Closing date for receipt of applications 28thJanuary 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 Limerick service.”

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

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.