EARLY INTERVENTIONS SPECIALIST— CNM2

Avista is a person-centred, rights-based organisation 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-centred, community based, socially inclusive manner in accordance with our core values and ethos and underpinned by quality, best practice and research.

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JOB ADVERTISEMENT

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

CLINICAL NURSE MANAGER 2 EARLY INTERVENTION SPECIALIST

CHILDRENS SERVICES, DUBLIN (1 POST)

WTE Cabra CDNT

PERMANENT FULL-TIME CONTRACT (37.5 Hours Per Week).

Salary: 62,699 -79,227 \ (lsi)

Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience .

REF: 105148

This is an exciting pilot scheme to support children on the CDNT waitlist access supports from the CDNT in a timely manner and focus on providing enhanced supports at an early age. The focus is on improving the outcomes or them and their families and look at feedback the programme for a National consideration.

Essential:

Up to date NMBI Registration RNID.

Have at least 5 years post registration nursing experience of which 2 must be within disability.

Have depth and breadth of experience in Childrens Disability Nursing as relevant to the role.

Full clean driving licence manual vehicle.

Proficiency in the English language.

Desirable:

Recognised Management Qualification FETAC/QQI Level 6 or equivalent.

Have previous experience at CNM1 level/ equivalent within the area of Disability.

Experience in the area of paediatric mental health, autism and complex healthcare needs.

Be a highly motivated individual with the ability to work on own initiative and the capacity to manage change.

Possess training and experience in delivering same in areas relevant to the role Early Bird, Cygnet etc

Applicants should possess Level 2 behavioural competencies of AVISTA competency framework.

Why work with us?

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

Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at:

https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/

Informal enquiries to Vivienne Finn, Email: [email protected]

Liam Callaghan, Childrens Service Manager, Email: [email protected]

Closing date for receipt of applications: 26th October 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.

Directly applications only.