Laura Harrison

I am a highly experienced Registered Nurse with over 11 years of dedicated practice in the Paediatric field. Currently employed as a Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 with the Safeguards Team- Mid North Coast Local Health District. I have been a key clinician involved in the implementation of the WHIN Coordinator Program within local schools—supporting vulnerable children and families through integrated, community-based care.

My professional background includes acting in key leadership roles such as Paediatric Nursing Unit Manager and District Coordinator for Out-of-Home Care (OOHC) and Youth Health (CNC), where I provided strategic oversight, staff support, and coordinated multidisciplinary care. I bring a strong commitment to child and youth health, demonstrated capability in clinical leadership, and a passion for delivering high-quality, family-centred care in both acute and community settings. Knowledgeable Paediatric Nurse with a solid background in clinical assessment and patient care planning. Successfully implemented care strategies, enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction. Demonstrated expertise in advanced clinical practices and patient education.

• NMW0001940056
• Registration type: Registered Nurse (Division 1), General
• Registration expiry date: 2026-05-31

• 2025: Completed Coral Tree Family Conference – Sydney
• 2025: HETI Introduction to CAMHS Workshop- 8 week program completion
• 2024: Paediatric Advanced Life Support Certification
• 2022: NAPCAN Love Bites Junior and Senior Respectful Relationships Facilitator Training
• 2021-2023: Leave Relief District Coordinator OOHC and Youth Health- CNC2
• 2020: Acting Nurse Unit Manager- Paediatric Ward Port Macquarie Base Hospital
• 2019: Immunisation for Health Practitioners Course- Australian College of Nursing
• 2018: Hand hygiene auditor training
• 2018: Introduction to CAMHS Practice and Training Workshop: 5 day workshop for mental health professionals
• 2018 onwards: Acting Nursing Unit Manager- paediatric ward Broken Hill Base Hospital
• 2017: Trained auditor for state wide auditing system
• 2016: Team Leader Study Day and training
• 2015: Eating disorder program team member training (2 day course)

• Deliver evidence-based, trauma informed assessments, formulation and brief treatment intervention for paediatric clients and their families who are affected by acute mental health concerns
• Promote mental health, wellbeing and coping strategies in children, young people and their families
• Quality improvement initiatives- currently involved in 2 projects
• Develop networks and effective referral pathways with health and community services and programs
• Build trusting relationships with Paediatric clients and their family members to identify and assess health and social needs
• Address barriers to accessing health services
• Coordinate access to appropriate therapeutic intervention, assessments and health interventions
• Contribute to care coordination and case management of young people and their family members
• Improve health literacy and engagement of clients and their families