Nursing (mental health)

This qualification equips existing Enrolled Nurses with advanced clinical skills, management and leadership competencies, research skills and additional knowledge in the area of client management, assessment, and care.

Nurses enjoy a supportive learning environment where care and attention is given to their individual and work needs. Training sessions are supported by blended and online learning methods in this qualification for professional Nurses.

Entry to this qualification is restricted to applicants who can demonstrate that they are currently working in Australia as an enrolled nurse and hold current registration as an enrolled nurse without notation with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

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Core Units

• Conduct clinical assessments
• Research and report on nursing trends and practice
• Contribute to the improvement of clinical practice

Elective Units

• Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
• Facilitate the recovery process with the person, family and carers
• Apply nursing practice in contemporary mental health care settings
• Recognise and respond to crisis situations
• Implement case management practice
• Manage personal stressors in the work environment
• Provide brief interventions

Please note the above units are subject to change without notice