What is a Mental Health Nurse?
Mental Health Nurses in Australia fulfil a wide range of roles, function and responsibilities based on a process of ethical decision-making. This diversity is fundamental to promoting optimal physical and mental health, preventing physical and mental illness and providing therapeutic interventions and treatment to support physical and mental health practices.
A mental health nurse is a registered nurse who holds a recognised specialist qualification in mental health nursing, they provide the following service:
Liaise
with a number of health providers
Coordinate
care for the client
Support
Clients and their family during life crises and transition periods
Respond Quickly
and flexibly to work with clients for the duration of care
Inform
about mental health maintenance and restoration
Work in Various Settings
across the full range of clinical and service settings
Provide Therapy
with a range of different methods and approaches
Work Anywhere
in urban and rural areas providing vital support
The Care a Mental Health Nurse Provides is:
Holistic
Takes into consideration the holistic needs of the client
People Focused
Mental Health Nurses work with clients to meet recovery goals as defined by them
Informed by Context
Looks at the clients lived experience in partnership with their family and community
Based on knowledge and experience
Mental Health Nurses have the qualifications, skills and experience to provide high-quality care in all contexts.
Meet Our Credentialled Mental Health Nurse – Chloe Brown
With over 10 years of experience as a Mental Health Nurse and 2 years of being credentialed, I’ve worked across all age groups, continually updating my skills through postgraduate studies to ensure I provide the highest level of care.
