clinical nurse specialist

1 day ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Avista Full time
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS CAMHS-ID)

Avista invites applications for the Clinical Nurse Specialist Mental Health- Intellectual Disability (CNS CAMHS-ID) based in Dublin. This is a permanent full-time contract (37.5 hours per week) or permanent part-time contract hours per week).

Salary: €60,854 - €76,897 (LSI)

Location: Children's Services, Dublin. Avista is a progressive organisation providing Day, Residential and Respite supports to Children and Adults in various locations across 3 Regions. We seek candidates who are committed to supporting people with Intellectual Disabilities and their families in a person-centred, community-based, socially inclusive manner, underpinned by quality, best practice and research.

Essential
  • Be a registered Nurse on the active Register of Nurses and Midwives held by NMBI.
  • Have a minimum of 1 year's experience or an aggregate of 1 year's full-time experience in Child and Adolescent Mental Health.
  • Have successfully completed or be prepared to undertake a level 9 post-registration QQI national qualification relevant to the specialist area (Child and Adolescent Mental Health of Intellectual Disability).
  • Demonstrate Continuous Professional Development relevant to the specialist area.
  • Full clean driving licence and use of own car.
  • Be knowledgeable of the Specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services for Children with Intellectual Disability (CAMHS-ID) National Model of Service, CAMHS Operational Guidelines 2019, Health Act 2007, TUSLA, HIQA regulations and Sharing the Vision-A Mental health Policy for Everyone 2020.
  • Have excellent communication, interpersonal, teamwork and effective caseload management skills.
  • Possess good planning, organisation and time management skills, with the ability to work on own initiative.
Desirable
  • CAMHS-ID experience
  • Experience in Psychotropic Monitoring
  • Experience in running ADHD Clinics
  • Level 2 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework (as per Job Description)
Why work with us?
  • Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme
  • Bike to work Scheme
  • Tax Saver Travel Scheme
  • Excellent Career Progression Opportunities
  • Supportive and innovative working environment
  • Comprehensive Pension Scheme
  • Generous annual leave entitlement
How to apply

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

Informal enquiries to Lisa Lavelle, Director of Nursing, Tel:

Closing date for receipt of applications 5th September 2025.

A panel may be formed from which future Clinical Nurse Specialist vacancies may arise within Children's Services, Dublin. Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received. Avista is an equal opportunities employer.


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