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
The Children and Young People's Service within Avista provide interdisciplinary team supports, residential, family support and education services to 0-18 year old Children and Young People with complex needs and their families. The successful candidate is required to work as part of an Interdisciplinary Team that provide respite services to 0-18 year old children and young persons with complex needs. The candidates are also required to work in partnership with families within a family centred model.
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Job Advertisement
APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:
CLINICAL NURSE MANAGER 1 (CNM1)
CHILDREN'S SERVICES, DUBLIN
BLANCHARDSTOWN CDNT
Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience.
REF: 91601
The successful candidate is required to work as part of an Interdisciplinary CDNT that provide services to children and young persons (0-18 years old) with complex needs. The candidate is also required to work in partnership with families within a family centred model while providing quality, evidence-based nursing support.
- Be registered with NMBI, RNID qualification preferred.
- Have minimum of three years experience at staff nurse level.
- Have excellent clinical, communication, interpersonal, planning, organization and time management skills.
- Certificate of completion for 'An Introduction to Children First - E-learning module.
- Full Clean Driving License – Manual Vehicle.
- Experience working with children/young people with complex disabilities and/or Autism.
- Have the ability to work as part of an inter-disciplinary team.
Applicants should possess Level 2 behavioral competencies of Avista competency framework; this can be found on the last page of 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
- Tax Saver Travel Scheme
Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at:
Informal enquiries to Katie Collins, Children's Disability Network Manager, email: Katie.Collins@avistaclg.ie
Closing date for receipt of applications: 3 February 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 future positions may be filled across the Dublin service."
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
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