Staff Nurse

Avista; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

Paid maternity leave & sick pay

Bike to work scheme

Job summary

Avista in Dublin is seeking a Staff Nurse to join its Day Services in the D15, D11 and D7 areas. The permanent full-time role (37.5 hours weekly) requires NMBI registration and experience with Intellectual Disability or complex medical needs, plus a full Irish driving licence.

You will work in a person-centred, community-based setting, supporting people to live their best lives and participate fully in their communities.

Qualifications

• Must have NMBI registration and RNID (Intellectual Disability Nurse) registration.
• Experience with intellectual disability or complex medical needs.
• Proficiency in English.
• Full clean Irish driving licence.
• Knowledge of person-centred planning and New Directions.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Assist individuals to integrate into their communities.
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Apply holistic, person-centred approaches to support learning and skills development.

Skills

NMBI Registration

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Person-centred approach

Holistic care

Community integration

Team collaboration

Education

Nurse Registration (RNID)

Avista competency framework Level 1

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 progressive organisation, providing a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports to both Children and Adults in various locations across 3 Regions. The organisation 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:

STAFF NURSE

Dublin Day Services- Locations in D15, D11 and D7 Areas

PERMANENT FULL-TIME CONTRACT (37.5 HRS PER WEEK) AND

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

Ref: 106369

• Have up to date NMBI Registration.
• Experience working in the area of intellectual disability or working with individuals with complex medical needs.
• Proficiency in the English Language.
• Intellectual Disability Nurse Registration (RNID).
• Full clean Irish manual driving licence.
• Knowledge of person-centred planning and an awareness of New Directions.
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Have experience of supporting people to integrate into their community
• Adopt a holistic and person centre approach to your role to ensure people are supported to live their best live and develop skills and competencies around identified areas of interest and learning.

Applicants should possess Level 1 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework as set out in the job description.

Why work with us?

• Supportive and innovative working environment.
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme
• Bike to work Scheme

Informal enquiries to Claire Durkan, Service Manager, Email: [e-mail]

Closing date for receipt of applications: 24th 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