STAFF NURSE

Avista CLG; Limerick; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

Bike to work Scheme

Job summary

Avista CLG is seeking a Staff Nurse for San Joseph Children Respite House in Limerick. The role supports children with disabilities within a day and residential respite setting, operating on a 7-day roster with day and night shifts. Applicants should have current NMBI registration, a full clean Irish driving licence, and strong English skills.

Experience with complex needs and dual diagnosis is valued. The organisation emphasises person-centred care, family involvement, and commitments to core

Qualifications

• Experience in working with children with complex needs and their families.
• Current NMBI registration.
• Full clean manual Irish driving licence.
• Proficiency in the English language.
• Strong organisational, communication and team-working skills.
• Commitment to proactively supporting children in daily living activities and provide choices and learning opportunities.
• Experience with children with a dual diagnosis is advantageous.
• Applications welcomed from pre-registered nurses.

Skills

NMBI Registration

Driving licence

English language

Child-focused care

Organisational skills

Teamworking

Communication skills

Child-centred approach

Dual diagnosis experience

Pre-registered nurses welcome

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-centered, rights-based organization 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-centered, 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

SAN JOSEPH CHILDREN RESPITE HOUSE

CHILDREN’S SERVICES, LIMERICK

Permanent FULL-TIME CONTRACT (37.5 Hours Per Week) and Permanent PART-TIME CONTRACT (18.75 hours per week)

*Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience.

REF:105874

Avista provide Residential and Day Services to people with Disabilities. San Joseph Respite House offers overnight respite services to children with complex disability needs.

We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who are committed to supporting children with disabilities and their families, in a child and family centred, community based, socially inclusive manner in accordance with our core values and ethos and underpinned by quality, best practice and research. This post will include working as part of a team and working varied hours to a day and night roster as this service operates 7 days a week.

• Experience in working with children with complex needs and their families.
• Have up to date NMBI Registration.
• Full clean manual Irish driving licence.
• Proficiency in the English language.
• Have proven organisational, communication, interpersonal and team working skills.
• Be committed to proactively supporting children in their daily living activities and provide choices and learning opportunities through a child-centered approach.
• Have an organizational commitment to implement Avista core values and vision.
• Have previous experience of working with children with a dual diagnosis.
• Applications welcomed by pre-registered nurses.

Why work with us?

Supportive and innovative working environment.

Generous annual leave entitlement

Bike to work Scheme

Closing date for receipt of applications 13thNovember 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