CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT / CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST CANDIDATE in Limerick
- Salary
- €62,699–€79,227 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 8 Sept 2026
About the Role
Avista is a person-centred, rights-based organisation dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with intellectual 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-centred, community based, socially inclusive manner in accordance with our core values and ethos and underpinned by quality, best practice and research.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our PBS and Intellectual Disability specialist multidisciplinary team and will provide specialist nursing input to a defined case load of supported individuals with complex and diverse needs using evidence-based specialist nursing skills and person-centred principles. The successful candidate will be working alongside an ANP in the specialist area and with other CNS in PBS within the Service area of Limerick/Roscrea.
Requirements
Essential:
- Registration with the Intellectual Disability Division of the Register of Nurses held by NMBI.
- Maintained annual registration with the NMBI.
- Have a minimum of five years’ post registration experience, of which two must be in the specialist area of Positive Behaviour Support and Intellectual Disability.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, teamwork and effective caseload management skills.
- Can practice safely and effectively fulfilling their professional responsibilities within their scope of practice.
- Have successfully completed a level 9 post-registration QQI national qualification relevant to the specialist area (Positive Behaviour Support and Intellectual Disability) or be prepared to undertake the required postgraduate education at level 9 qualification relevant to the specialist area as candidate Clinical Nurse Specialist.
- Demonstrate evidence of continuous professional development.
- Competent and possess an in-depth knowledge and experience of the Microsoft suite.
- Be knowledgeable of The Health Act 2007 and HIQA regulations.
- Full clean manual Irish driving licence.
- Proficiency in the English language.
Desirable:
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.
- Knowledgeable of Shaping the future of intellectual Disability Nursing in Ireland (2018) and Sláinte Care (2018).
Details
Location: Limerick, Ireland
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: €62,699–€79,227 per year
Closing date: 8 Sept 2026, 4:00 PM
Informal enquiries to Lisa Lavelle, Director of Nursing, Tel: 087 103 6653
How to Apply
Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at: https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/
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Frequently asked
- What are the essential requirements for this role?
- Essential requirements include registration with the Intellectual Disability Division of the Register of Nurses held by NMBI, maintained annual registration with the NMBI, a minimum of five years’ post registration experience, of which two must be in the specialist area of Positive Behaviour Support and Intellectual Disability, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to practice safely and effectively, a level 9 post-registration QQI national qualification relevant to the specialist area, evidence of continuous professional development, competency in the Microsoft suite, knowledge of The Health Act 2007 and HIQA regulations, a full clean manual Irish driving licence, and proficiency in the English language.
- What are the desirable requirements for this role?
- Desirable requirements include evidence of Continuous Professional Development and knowledge of Shaping the future of intellectual Disability Nursing in Ireland (2018) and Sláinte Care (2018).
- What is the salary for this role?
- The salary is €62,699–€79,227 per year.
- What is the closing date for applications?
- The closing date for applications is 8 Sept 2026, 4:00 PM.
- How do I apply for this role?
- To apply, submit a Cover letter and CV via the careers section of the Avista website at https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/.