Clinical Nurse Manager 2

Avista; Limerick; On-site; EUR 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Pension scheme

Supportive environment

Annual leave

Maternity leave

Bike to work

Tax saver travel

Job summary

Avista in Limerick invites applications for Clinical Nurse Manager 2 in Community Residential Services. This specified purpose full-time post (37.5 hours per week) offers a salary of 62,699–€79,227 (lsi) and requires NMBI registration, a management qualification (QQI Level 6) and at least 5 years post-registration nursing, with 3 in disability services.

The successful candidate will lead nursing teams, oversee rostering and leave planning, ensure HIQA compliance, and work with families and the

Qualifications

• NMBI registration is required.
• Management qualification (FETAC/QQI Level 6) or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years post-registration nursing; 3 in disability services.
• CNM1 level experience in Intellectual Disability desirable.

Responsibilities

• Proven managerial, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Detailed knowledge of rostering, leave planning and staff management.
• Work with HIQA standards and Health Act 2007 compliance.
• Collaborate with families and MDT to support individuals.

Skills

NMBI Registration

Management qualification

Disability services experience

Roster & leave planning

English language

Change management

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Education

QQI Level 6 Management Qualification

Job 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

COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, LIMERICK

SPECIFIED PURPOSE FULL-TIME CONTRACT (37.5 Hours Per Week),

Salary: 62,699- € 79,227* (lsi)

Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experienceof work.

Essential:

• NMBI Registration.
• Management Qualification - Possess a Recognised Management Qualification FETAC/QQI Level 6 or equivalent.
• 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
• Full Clean Irish Driving Licence for Manual Vehicles and access to own car.
• Proficiency in the English language.
• 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.

Desirable:

• 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?

• 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

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm on 5th October 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.