I am an experienced mental health nurse currently serving as the Deputy Director of Nursing for a metropolitan Area Mental Health, Addictions and Wellbeing Program. I am passionate about collaboration, and supporting nursing professionals in their roles so that we can continue to walk alongside our consumers and their families in the way that only nurses can. I believe in cultivating a positive work environment where staff and consumers all feel safe, and can thrive. I would feel privileged to work with you and to be a part of your journey.

I have been receiving regular clinical supervision since the very beginning of my career, and providing supervision for over a decade, and have found both to be extremely rewarding and meaningful, having significant impacts and learnings for my practice and life.

My mental health nursing career has spanned across Infant, Child and Youth, Eating Disorders, Forensic Psychiatry, Homeless Outreach, and Adult Case Management, in a variety of clinical and senior leadership roles.

I was awarded an Advancing Nursing Leadership scholarship in 2023, which has supported my research project focusing on emotionally intelligent nurse leadership and the impacts on staff wellbeing and retention.

I have experience providing strategic leadership, developing clinical supervision practices, and coordinating nursing services and care across multiple programs. I have been actively involved in leading quality improvement initiatives, workforce management and support, and the implementation of training programs, all aimed at enhancing the efficacy and quality of mental health services. My diverse experience has equipped me with the expertise necessary to navigate the complexities of mental health care and foster meaningful, genuine relationships with consumers, and staff.

I am passionate about improving the resourcing and opportunities available for mental health nurses, and about increasing the visibility and profile of our profession.

Currently serving as the Deputy Director of Nursing for a metropolitan Area Mental Health, Addictions and Wellbeing Program.

I have been fortunate to complete extensive additional training in therapeutic modalities, leadership, and clinical supervision, including The Bouverie Centre's 4-day Clinical Supervision Course, Single Session Family Therapy, Mentalisation Based Therapy, Open Dialogue Training, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and numerous leadership courses. I am dedicated to continuous improvement in my practice to provide the best support for my colleagues, and those we help and care for.

My approach to supervision is grounded in the principles of psychological safety and collaboration with one another. I focus on creating a space where emotional intelligence, curiosity, and openness thrive. It's important to me that we feel safe to share different ideas and perspectives, which helps us explore innovative solutions and reflections together. I really value open feedback and shared learning as key parts of our time together. Using a transformative supervision framework alongside Single Session Family Therapy approaches, I hope to empower nurses in their professional journeys while being attuned to their individual needs.