Person IN Charge - Clinical Nurse Manger

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.

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

PERSON IN CHARGE-

CLINICAL NURSE MANGER 2/ SOCIAL CARE LEADER

St. Joseph’s Centre, Clonsilla.

CNM2 PERMANENT FULL-TIME CONTRACT (37.5 Hours Per Week)

SCL PERMANENT FULL-TIME (39 Hours Per Week)

Salaries: CNM2 €62,078 - €78,443 * (lsi)

SCL €56, 915 - €66, 465 *

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

REF:

Essential:

• NMBI Registration in the RNID division OR QQI Level 8 is desirable but applicants with level 7 degree who have relevant experience will be considered. The award must be considered eligible for CORU registration.
• CORU recognised Social Care Qualification – list can be found at the below link: https://www.coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/social- care-workers/
• Recognised Management Qualification FETAC/QQI Level 6 or equivalent.
• Have at least 5 years post registration in either Nursing or Social Care of which 3 must be within Intellectual disability services.
• Have experience of supporting people with intellectual disabilities, complex health needs, autism and behaviours of concern
• Excellent leadership skills and the ability to work on own initiative. · Proven managerial, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with families and the wider MDT.
• Have a detailed knowledge of the HIQA standards / regulations and Health Act 2007 and have the ability to maintain compliance with HIQA.
• Full clean manual Irish driving licence.
• Proficiency in the English language.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of person-centred planning and New Directions Standards.
• Have previous experience at CNM1 level/ equivalent within the area of Intellectual Disability.

Interested applicants must demonstrate the following:

• Ability to adopt a holistic and person-centred approach to your role.
• To ensure people are supported to live their best lives and develop skills and competencies around identified areas of interest and learning.

*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/

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Informal enquiries to Eilis Madden Service manager 01 824 8610

Closing date for receipt of applications 06.04.26

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 Dublin service.”

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

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.