EARLY INTERVENTIONS SPECIALIST— CNM2

Avista; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 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 in Dublin invites applications for the Clinical Nurse Manager 2 – Early Intervention Specialist in the Children’s Services. This is a 1-post role focusing on piloting enhanced supports for children on the CDNT waitlist to improve outcomes for children and families.

Applicants must have NMBI RNID registration, 5+ years post-registration nursing experience (2 in disability), paediatric disability expertise, a full driving licence and an QQI Level 6 management qualification, plus strong

Qualifications

• Must hold NMBI Registration RNID and be eligible to practice in Ireland.
• At least 5 years post-registration nursing experience, with 2 in disability.
• Experience in Children's Disability Nursing and paediatric mental health.
• Full clean driving licence (manual).
• Proficiency in English language.
• Experience at CNM1 level or equivalent preferred.
• Training in Early Bird, Cygnet or related programs is an asset.

Skills

Leadership and governance

Clinical decision making

Communication in English

Education

FETAC/QQI Level 6 management qualification

NMBI RNID registration

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.

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JOB ADVERTISEMENT

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

CLINICAL NURSE MANAGER 2 EARLY INTERVENTION SPECIALIST

CHILDREN’S SERVICES, DUBLIN (1POST)

*Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience .

REF: 105148

This is an exciting pilot scheme to support children on the CDNT waitlist access supports from the CDNT in a timely manner and focus on providing enhanced supports at an early age. The focus is on improving the outcomes or them and their families and look at feedback the programme for a National consideration.

• Up to date NMBI Registration RNID.
• Have at least 5 years post registration nursing experience of which 2 must be within disability.
• Have depth and breadth of experience in Children’s Disability Nursing as relevant to the role.
• Full clean driving licence manual vehicle.
• Proficiency in the English language.
• Recognised Management Qualification FETAC/QQI Level 6 or equivalent.
• Have previous experience at CNM1 level/ equivalent within the area of Disability.
• Experience in the area of paediatric mental health, autism and complex healthcare needs.
• Be a highly motivated individual with the ability to work on own initiative and the capacity to manage change.
• Possess training and experience in delivering same in areas relevant to the role – Early Bird, Cygnet etc

Applicants should possess Level 2behavioural competencies of AVISTA competencyframework.

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: 26thOctober 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