Nurse Practice Development Coordinator

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

Nurse Practice Development Coordinator

Permanent Full time (37.5 Hours Per Week).

Dublin

Salary Scale: €72,122-€89,004

Essential:

• Be registered in the Intellectual Disability Division of the live register maintained by NMBI -R.N.I.D. is essential.
• Have at least 5 years post registration experience of disability nursing including 2 years front line clinical practice, management, education or quality improvement.
• Completed Management Course.
• Master’s degree level 9 or commitment to undertake with immediate effect.
• Strong evidence of engaging in continuous professional development with a knowledge of student nurse training.
• Have an in-depth knowledge of Intellectual Disability Services delivered in a social model.
• Have a working knowledge of HIQA Standards as they apply to the role of the Practice Development coordinator.
• Have the clinical experience and knowledge to ensure high standards of clinical and evidence-based standards.
• Have proven people leadership, communications and interpersonal skills.
• Have the ability to assist Senior Nursing Personnel /Management in the formulation of clinical practice to support service delivery across all service areas.
• Be highly motivated with the ability to work as part of a team, or on your own initiative and the capacity to manage change.
• Full clean driving licence and use of a car.
• Possess Avista Level 3 Core Competencies found in job description.

Desirable:

• Strong evidence of engaging in continuous professional development with a knowledge of student nurse training.
• Have the clinical experience and knowledge to ensure high standards of clinical and evidence-based standards.
• Have proven people leadership, communications and interpersonal skills.
• Be highly motivated with the ability to work as part of a team, or on your own initiative and the capacity to manage change.

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, Tel; 087- 103 6653

or email; lisa.lavelle@avistaclg.ie

Closing date for receipt of applications: 27/03/2026

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.

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.