CANDIDATE ADVANCED NURSE PRACTITIONER- INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY (AUTISM)

Avista is a progressive organisation providing a wide range of services including Day Residential and Respite supports to both Children and Adults in various locations across 3 Regions. The organisation 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.

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

Advanced Nurse Practitioner- Intellectual Disability (AUTISM)

TEMPORARY PART-TIME CONTRACT (18.75 Hours Per Week)

ST VINCENTS SERVICES LIMERICK

Salary: 71408- 88123

*Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work.

REF:85339

Avista are looking for a candidate that will work on location with front line team in the delivery of service to high support specialist area within Avista Limerick Services This includes monitoring impact of individualised support services and lead and co-ordinate with the person in charge and the management team the delivery of a quality service to individuals supported in specialist service area. The ideal candidate will be a creative critical thinker who is committed to supporting and enabling individuals we support to live their best lives as active citizens in an inclusive society through the delivery of quality services and governance systems that operate in line with Avistas core values.

Essential:

Be a Registered Nurse Intellectual Disability (RNID) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnimhseachais na hireann) or entitled to be so registered.

Have a broad base of clinical experience relevant to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy in Intellectual Disability.

Be eligible to undertake a Masters Degree (or higher) in Nursing or a Masters Degree which is relevant or applicable to Intellectual Disability: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. The Masters programme must be at Level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications (Quality & Qualifications Ireland) or equivalent. Educational preparation must include at least three modular components pertaining to the relevant area of advanced practice in addition to clinical practicum.

Or

Be currently undertaking a Masters Degree in Nursing (Advanced Practice Pathway) or other which is relevant or applicable to Intellectual Disability: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. The Masters programme must be at Level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications (Quality & Qualifications Ireland) or equivalent. Educational preparation must include at least three modular components pertaining to the relevant area of advanced practice in addition to clinical practicum.

Or

Possess a Masters degree (or higher) in Nursing or a Masters Degree which is relevant or applicable to Intellectual Disability: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. The Masters programme must be at Level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications (Quality & Qualifications Ireland) or equivalent. Educational preparation must include at least three modular components pertaining to the relevant area of advanced practice in addition to clinical practicum and if these have not been part of masters degrees the candidate must agree to complete the relevant modules within 2 years.

And

Undertake 500 hours of supervised advanced clinical practice (minimum) to develop clinical competency.

Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability including a high standard of suitability and clinical professional and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role.

Be a Registered Nurse prescriber of medicinal products as per agreed collaborative practice agreement (CPA) or agree to complete programme within 2 years.

Have the ability to practice safely and effectively fulfilling his/her professional responsibilities within his/her scope of practice and evidence of continuous professional development.

Have excellent communication interpersonal teamwork and effective caseload management skills.

Commitment to a person-centred approach community inclusion and the individual needs of the person.

Demonstrate ability to work effectively with families and multi-disciplinary team.

Knowledgeable of the following Health Act 2007 (Care and Support of Residents in Designated Centres for Persons (Children and Adults) With Disabilities) Regulations 2013 Shaping the Future of Intellectual Disability Nursing in Ireland (2018) Slintecare (2017).

Full driving licence and access to own transport.

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

Why work with us

Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.

Supportive and innovative working environment.

Comprehensive Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme

Bike to work Scheme

Tax Saver Travel Scheme

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: enquiries to Lisa Lavelle Director of Nursing; email:

Closing date for receipt of applications: 24th September 2025.

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 Limerick service.

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.