Clinical Nurse Manager 2

Avista; Limerick; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme

Bike to work Scheme

Tax Saver Travel Scheme

Job summary

Avista invites applications for a Clinical Nurse Manager 2 at St. Vincent’s Centre, Lisnagry, Limerick. The role requires CNM2 experience with post-registration nursing in disability services, NMBI registration, and a management qualification.

You will lead nursing teams and ensure HIQA compliance. Applicants should have a detailed knowledge of rostering, staff development, and the ability to work with families and MDTs. Driving licence and English fluency are essential.

Qualifications

• NMBI Registration with nursing qualification.
• Management qualification FETAC/QQI Level 6 or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years post-registration nursing experience, with 3 years in disability services.
• Previous CNM1 level experience in Intellectual Disability is required.
• Mandatory training completed.
• Strong managerial, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Detailed knowledge of HIQA standards/regulations and Health Act 2007.
• Experience rostering and staff leave planning.
• Understanding of the Role of the Person in Charge.
• Ability to work independently and manage change.
• Full clean Irish driving licence for manual vehicles and access to own car.
• Proficiency in English.
• Experience in autism and mental health.
• Ability to work effectively with families and MDT.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing services in disability settings with a focus on person-centred care.
• Ensure compliance with HIQA standards and Health Act 2007.
• Oversee rostering arrangements and staff leave planning.
• Support the role of the Person in Charge and manage change.
• Collaborate with families and multidisciplinary teams to deliver quality care.

Skills

NMBI Registration

Management qualification

Post-registration nursing experience

Disability services

CNM1 experience

Mandatory training

Leadership skills

HIQA standards knowledge

rostering

Leave planning

Person in Charge role

Driving licence

English proficiency

Autism & mental health experience

Family & MDT collaboration

Education

Management qualification FETAC/QQI Level 6 or equivalent

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 2

ST. VINCENT’S CENTRE, LISNAGRY, LIMERICK

*Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience.

REF: 105821

• 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 of post-registration nursing experience of which 3 must be within disability services.
• Have previous experience at CNM1 level within the area of Intellectual Disability
• 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.
• Have a detailed knowledge of the role of the Person in Charge and the ability to complete same.
• Have a detailed knowledge of rostering and managing the rostering arrangements and leave planning for staff.
• Be a highly motivated individual with the ability to work on own initiative and the capacity to manage change.
• Full Clean Irish Driving Licence for Manual Vehicles and access to own car.
• Proficiency in the English language.
• Have previous experience in relation to autism and mental health.
• Have the ability to work effectively with families and the wider MDT.

*Applicants should possess Level 2 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework

Why work with us?

Supportive and innovative working environment.

Generous annual leave entitlement

Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme

Bike to work Scheme

Tax Saver Travel Scheme

Closing date for receipt of applications 11th November 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