Who We Are
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.
Description
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:
STAFF NURSE
SAN JOSEPH RESPITE HOUSE
CHILDREN'S SERVICES, LIMERICK
*Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience .
REF: *****
Avista provide Residential and Day Services to people with Disabilities.
San Joseph Respite House offers overnight and day respite services to children with complex disability needs.
We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who are committed to supporting children with disabilities and their families, in a child and family centered, community based, socially inclusive manner in accordance with our core values and ethos and underpinned by quality, best practice and research.
This post will include working as part of a team and working varied hours to a roster as this service operates 7 days a week.
· Have up to date NMBI Registration.
Full clean manual Irish driving licence.
Proficiency in the English language.
Have proven organizational, communication, interpersonal and team working skills.
Be committed to pro-actively supporting children in their daily live activities and provide choices and learning opportunities through a child centred approach.
Have an organisational commitment to implement Avista core values and vision.
Have previous experience of working with children with a dual diagnosis.
Applications welcomed by pre-registered nurses.
Applicants should possess Level 1 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework.
Why work with us?
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:
Closing date for receipt of applications 16thDecember ****.
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 a public body and subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Requests.
Avista is an equal opportunities employer.
Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days
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