Staff Nurse

Avista; Limerick; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Paid Maternity Leave

Bike to work Scheme

Tax Saver Travel Scheme

Job summary

Avista invites applications for permanent full-time and part-time roles in Limerick in community residential services. The role requires NMBI registration, a commitment to person-centred support, and strong leadership with the ability to manage caseloads and work across multidisciplinary teams. A full driving licence and English proficiency are essential.

Salary ranges from €38,166 to €56,592 with pro‑rating for hours. Closing date 2nd September 2026.

Qualifications

• NMBI Registration is essential for practice.
• Proven organisational and leadership abilities.
• Excellent communication and teambuilding skills.
• Ability to network with PHNs, GP’s and hospitals.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to individuals in daily living.
• Manage a caseload and work independently.
• Collaborate in an interdisciplinary team.
• Liaise with external agencies to coordinate care.

Skills

NMBI Registration

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team building

Caseload management

Networking with external agencies

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Driving licence

Education

NMBI Registration (applicable as professional requirement)

Job description

Why work with us?

• Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.

COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, LIMERICK

• PERMANENT FULL-TIME CONTRACT (37.5 Hours Per Week)
• PERMANENT PART-TIME CONTRACT (18.5 Hours Per Week) & RELIEF CONTRACTS

Salary: € 38,166-€ 56,592* (lsi)

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

Essential

• NMBI Registration.
• Be committed to pro-actively supporting individuals in all aspects of their daily lives and choices
• through a person-centred approach.
• Have proven organisational, leadership, communication, interpersonal and teambuilding skills.
• Ability to network with external agencies, PHN’s, GP’s, acute hospitals etc.
• Experience of working in an interdisciplinary /multidisciplinary team.
• Have ability to manage a caseload and to work on own initiative.
• Have a full clean manual Irish driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• Proficiency in the English language.

Desirable

• Experience working in community setting providing supports to people with intellectual disabilities.
• Have a good knowledge of HIQA Standards and the PCP framework.
• Excellent leadership skills and the ability to work on your own initiative.
• Have experience of working with Behaviours of Concern and complex care needs and supporting mentoring staff teams in the delivery of high-quality care to the Supported Individuals.
• Level 1 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework as set out in the job description

Why work with us?

• 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 2ndSeptember 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.