CLINICAL NURSE MANAGER 1 (CNM1)

Avista; Limerick; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

Bike to work Scheme

Public sector pension

Equality of opportunity employer

Job summary

Avista invites applications for the role of Clinical Nurse Manager 1 in Limerick, within our Community Residential Services. The successful candidate will lead clinical care, ensure safety and quality, and work as part of an inter-disciplinary team.

Requirements include NMBI registration, a minimum of three years as a staff nurse, a full clean Irish driving licence with access to own vehicle, and proficiency in English.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with NMBI.
• Minimum of three years’ experience at staff nurse level.
• Full clean manual Irish driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• Proficiency in the English language.
• Experience working with people with complex disabilities and/or autism.
• Ability to work as part of an inter-disciplinary team.
• RNID qualification and management qualification (completed or in progress).
• Evidence of clinical, communication, planning, organisation and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership within Community Residential Services in Limerick.
• Oversee nursing care and ensure high-quality standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver person-centred care.
• Lead on care planning, audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

NMBI registration

Clinical nursing experience

Driving licence

Inter-disciplinary teamwork

English proficiency

RNID qualification

QQI Level 6 management qualification

Experience with autism/complex disabil

Education

NMBI Registration

RNID qualification

FETAC/QQI Level 6 management qualification

Job description

We are a person-centred, rights-based organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. We currently provide services in Limerick, North Tipperary, and Dublin. Our mission at Avista is to work together with the people we support to live their best lives through the delivery of quality services while promoting their roles as active citizens in an inclusive society.

Description

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:

Clinical Nurse Manager 1

COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, LIMERICK

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

REF:

• Be registered with NMBI.
• Have minimum of three years’ experience at staff nurse level.
• Have excellent clinical, communication, interpersonal, planning, organisation and time management skills.
• Have a full clean manual Irish driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• Proficiency in the English language.
• RNID Qualification.
• Recognised management qualification FETAC/QQI Level 6 or equivalent - completed or working towards completion of same.
• Experience working with people with complex disabilities and/or Autism.
• Have the ability to work as part of an inter-disciplinary team.

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?

Supportive and innovative working environment.

Generous annual leave entitlement

Bike to work Scheme

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm on 10thOctober 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.

Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days