Integrating Mental Health Care for Non-Mental Health Nurses

This interactive workshop will equip nurses and midwives with knowledge and skills to provide safe and appropriate care to patients with mental health presentations in non-mental health-specific environments. Legal considerations that can impact the care and treatment of patients within non-mental health settings are explored, assisting with the understanding of trauma-informed care. Lived experiences and case studies will be used to develop decision-making skills in managing patients with mental health-related behaviours and conditions.   

Key learning outcomes

On completion, participants will be better able to:
• Recognise the signs and symptoms of mental health conditions
• Understand the core principles of trauma-informed care and mental health nursing
• Identify situations in which the mental health act should be enacted
• Perform a mental state examination and risk assessment
• Reflect on practice issues related to Mental Health.

The course is facilitated by Scott Neirinckx. Scott is a highly skilled mental health nurse specialist with over 20 years of clinical and consulting experience. Scott has worked in both acute mental health settings and community and outreach services. Scott has provided consultation and leadership to the NSW Police Force mental health intervention team and currently runs Next Progression, an education and consultation service focusing on understanding mental health diagnosis and its impact, the Mental Health Act and effective communication skills within the mental health setting.

$400.00