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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