Staff Nurse in Limerick
- Salary (indicative scale)
- €38,166–€56,592 / year
- Contract
- Contract
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 5 Oct 2026
About the Role
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.
COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, LIMERICK
PERMANENT FULL-TIME CONTRACT (37.5 Hours Per Week), PERMANENT PART-TIME CONTRACT (18.5 Hours Per Week) & RELIEF CONTRACTS
Requirements
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
Details
Location: Limerick, Ireland
Salary: € 38,166-€ 56,592 (indicative HSE pay scale for this grade, effective Jun 2026)
Closing date: 5 Oct 2026
How to Apply
Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at: https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/
Informal enquiries to Saskia Hoen Service Manager, Tel; 087 109 2412 or email; [email protected]
Documents & Campaign Information
Frequently asked
- What are the essential requirements for this role?
- Essential requirements include NMBI Registration, a full clean manual Irish driving licence, proficiency in the English language, and proven organisational, leadership, communication, interpersonal, and teambuilding skills. Additionally, the ability to network with external agencies, experience working in an interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary team, and the ability to manage a caseload and work on own initiative are required.
- What are the desirable requirements for this role?
- Desirable requirements include experience working in a community setting providing supports to people with intellectual disabilities, knowledge of HIQA Standards and the PCP framework, experience working with Behaviours of Concern and complex care needs, and Level 1 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework.
- What types of contracts are available for this role?
- The available contracts are Permanent Full-Time (37.5 hours per week), Permanent Part-Time (18.5 hours per week), and Relief Contracts.