Mental Health Nurse Initiative

Facilitating the provision of coordinated mental health clinical care and treatment

About the Program ( Factsheet)

The Mental Health Nurse Initiative program allows Mental Health Nurses to work closely with General Practitioners and Psychiatrists to facilitate the provision of coordinated clinical care and treatment for people who are experiencing severe mental health disorders.

The Mental Health Nurse will liaise with General Practitioners and other Health Professionals to provide patient care in the area of mental health. This includes the development and review of care plans and participation in case conferences.

Functions of the Mental Health Nurse include:

• Establishing a therapeutic relationship with the patient.
• Liaising closely with families and carers as appropriate.
• Regularly reviewing the patients mental state.
• Administering, monitoring and ensuring compliance with medication.
• Providing information on physical health care.Maintaining links and undertaking case conferences.
• Coordinating patient services.

Resources

• Factsheet

Contact

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