Clinical Nurse Manager 2

Avista•Limerick, PA
•Onsite

About The Position

Avista is seeking a Clinical Nurse Manager 2 for St. Vincent’s Centre in Lisnagry, Limerick. Avista provides person-centred, rights-based Day, Residential and Respite supports to children and adults with disabilities, with services across Dublin, Limerick and North Tipperary. The role supports people with intellectual disabilities and their families in a person-centred, community-based and socially inclusive manner, guided by Avista’s values and ethos and by quality, best practice and research. This is a permanent, full-time position of 37.5 hours per week. The salary range is €62,699–€79,227 (LSI), subject to relevant public sector experience. The postholder will need to maintain compliance with HIQA requirements, manage staff rostering and leave planning, and fulfil the role of Person in Charge.

Requirements

  • NMBI registration.
  • A recognised management qualification at FETAC/QQI Level 6 or equivalent, or commitment to complete it within three months.
  • At least five years of post-registration nursing experience, including at least three years in disability services.
  • Previous experience at CNM1 level within intellectual disability services.
  • Completion of mandatory training.
  • Proven managerial, organisational and interpersonal skills.
  • Detailed knowledge of HIQA standards and regulations and the Health Act 2007, with the ability to maintain HIQA compliance.
  • Detailed knowledge of staff rostering arrangements and leave planning.
  • Detailed knowledge of the Person in Charge role and ability to fulfil it.
  • Motivation, ability to work on own initiative, and capacity to manage change.
  • Full clean Irish driving licence for manual vehicles and access to own car.
  • Proficiency in English.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous experience relating to autism and mental health.
  • Ability to work effectively with families and the wider multidisciplinary team.
  • Level 2 behavioural competencies of Avista’s competency framework.

Responsibilities

  • Support people with intellectual disabilities and their families in a person-centred, community-based and socially inclusive manner.
  • Maintain compliance with HIQA standards and regulations.
  • Manage staff rostering arrangements and leave planning.
  • Complete the duties of the Person in Charge.

Benefits

  • Excellent career progression opportunities.
  • 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.
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