Hlengiwe Ndlovu

I am a compassionate and dedicated mental health nurse with 10 plus years of experience in providing quality care and support to individuals struggling with mental health issues. I possess a deep understanding of the complex nature of mental health conditions and am committed to helping patients achieve their optimal well-being. I excel in building trusting relationships with patients, their families, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams. I am an effective communicator and advocate for patients' rights, ensuring their voices are heard and their treatment preferences are respected. I am continuously updating my knowledge and skills through professional development opportunities, staying abreast of the latest advancements in mental health care. Overall, my passion for mental health nursing, combined with my clinical expertise and compassionate approach, allows me to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals struggling with mental health challenges

• I have successfully acted in the role of Nurse Unit Manager.
• I have worked as Nurse in charge.

Registered Nurse (Division 1), General, with AHPRA

NMW0001321154

I have no restrictions on my registration

• Patient admission including, orientation, risk assessment, observation, review of legal documentation to identify the patient's legal status.
• Taking mental health referrals from the emergency department and pass on to doctors as required
• Involvement in patient education – teaching patients about the services available to them, and providing them with an understanding of the medications they are taking and how the medication works.
• Perform the team leadership role in the morning, afternoon, and night shifts
• Mentoring students on placements and undertaking orientation of new staff
• Participate in patient handover on change of shift to unit nurses
• Handover of patients to a multidisciplinary team including doctors, occupational therapist, social workers, manager.
• Prepare management plans of patients in consultation with the multidisciplinary team and ensure all staff are aware of this plan
• Participate in clinical review meetings for clients while integrating different models of care
• Formulate care plans and review regularly
• Identify when patients need to be reviewed
• Continual observation of patients in a mental health setting, looking for risk of self-harm, harm to others, and deterioration of mental state
• Attend family meetings and discuss patient care and ask family members for their opinion on the family member
• Conduct mental health assessments on a daily basis
• Prepare patients for electro convulsive therapy by following the pre and post op as per protocol.
• Writing progress notes in Master Care
• Administration of medication to patients
• Ordering medication from the pharmacy
• Attend mental health tribunals
• Plan follow up appointments with patients and client contact following discharge as required.
• Perform discharge planning, including referring patients to relevant services
• Planning discharge prescriptions for patients

• Aggression management training PIVAT
• Sexual safety training for mental health professionals
• Cannabis check-up treatment
• Basic life support
• Suicide prevention
• Preceptorship course
• Management of patients with personality disorders
• Respecting the difference

Fardosa Kulmiye

Associate Nurse Manager

Email- Fardosa.kulmiye@outlook.com

Mobile -0401189288