Clinical Nurse Specialist

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.

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

Clinical Nurse Specialist (Epilepsy)

Base: DUBLIN REGION

PERMANENT PART-TIME CONTRACT (25 Hours Per Week)

Salary:€62,699 - €79,227 (Lsi)

*Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience .

Ref: 102743

This is an exciting opportunity to lead out on the Epilepsy Clinic in the Dublin region. This post will provide specialist nursing input to a defined case load of supported individuals with Epilepsy using evidence-based specialist nursing skills and person-centred principles. The successful candidate will be working with the outreach ANP in the specialist area from Beaumont and with the clinicians and MDT in ensuring smooth transitions for persons with Epilepsy from children to adult services.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates.

Essential:

· Registration with the Intellectual Disability Division of the Register of Nurses held by NMBI.

· Maintained annual registration with the NMBI.

· Have a minimum of five years’ post registration experience, of which two must be working within the specialist area of Epilepsy and Intellectual Disability.

· Excellent communication, interpersonal, teamwork and effective caseload management skills.

· Full driving license with access to own transport.

· Can practice safely and effectively fulfilling their professional responsibilities within their scope of practice.

· Have successfully completed level 9 or equivalent post-registration qualification relevant to the specialist area (Epilepsy).

· Demonstrate evidence of continuous professional development.

· Competent and possess an in-depth knowledge and experience of the Microsoft suite.

· Be knowledgeable of The Health Act 2007 and HIQA regulations.

Desirable: (non-essential)

· Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.

· Knowledgeable of Shaping the future of intellectual Disability Nursing in Ireland (2018) and Sláintecare (2018).

**Applicants should possess Level 2 behavioral competencies of Avista competency framework; this can be found on the last page of the Job Description.

Why work with us?

• 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 Lisa Lavelle, Director of Nursing, Mobile: 0871036653

Closing date for receipt of applications: 7th September 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.