Nurse Practice Project Lead

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 : Nurse Practice Project Lead SPECIFIED PURPOSE 7 MONTHS PART-TIME CONTRACT (25 Hours Per Week).

ST VINCENTS SERVICES, LIMERICK Salary : €61,463 - €77,666

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

REF : 86172 Essential : Be registered in the Intellectual Disability Division of the live register maintained by NMBI -R.

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is - Essential.

Completed Management Course -Essential Level 8 qualification - Essential.

Full clean driving licence and use of a car -Essential Have at least 5 years post registration experience of disability nursing including 2 years front line clinical practice, management, education or quality improvement.

Have an in-depth knowledge of Intellectual Disability Services delivered in a social model.

Have a working knowledge of HIQA Standards as they apply to the role of the Practice Development coordinator.

Have the ability to assist Senior Nursing Personnel / Management / Nurse Practice Development Coordinator -National in the formulation of clinical practice to support service delivery across all service areas.

Possess Level 3 Core Competencies.

Desirable : Strong evidence of engaging in continuous professional development with a knowledge of student nurse training Have the clinical experience and knowledge to ensure high standards of clinical and evidence-based standards.

Have proven people leadership, communications and interpersonal skills.

Be highly motivated with the ability to work as part of a team, or on your own initiative and the capacity to manage change.

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 : To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page.

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