Mahdi James Shojaei
North Rocks,Australia
Summary
Registered Nurse delivering acute mental health assessment, MSE and risk assessment across inpatient, eating disorder and community acute care settings. Supports recovery-focused care, crisis response, care coordination and MDT planning through clear clinical documentation and safe transitions of care. Brings a Master of Mental Health Nursing and a practice style grounded in consumer, family and carer education.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sydney Local Health District (SLHD)
03.2023 - Current
- Western Sector Acute Care Service (ACS), Community Mental Health | March 2025 – Present: Provides comprehensive mental health assessments, MSE and risk assessment, recovery-focused interventions, crisis support, follow-up and care coordination; liaises with GPs and multidisciplinary teams and contributes to MDT planning and safe transitions of care.
- Professor Marie Bashir Centre — Peter Beaumont Eating Disorder Service | March 2023 – March 2025: Delivered specialist nursing care to consumers with eating disorders and complex mental health needs; supported physical and mental health monitoring, therapeutic engagement, patient education, risk management and multidisciplinary care planning.
- New Graduate Registered Nurse rotations | March 2023 – March 2024: Completed rotations across Jara and Manning acute mental health/geriatric services and the Peter Beaumont Eating Disorder Service, developing foundational capability in acute mental health nursing, physical health care, medication management, therapeutic communication and multidisciplinary practice.
- Registered Nurse — Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) | March 2023 – Present
Registered Nurse
Vitality Works
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Delivered vaccination services across remote and rural Northern Territory communities, including work with Aboriginal communities; demonstrated culturally safe communication, health education, infection prevention and efficient clinical practice in diverse settings.
- Registered Nurse — Vitality Works | October 2022 – December 2022
Assistant in Nursing
Northern Sydney Local Health District Casual Pool
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Supported nursing teams across ICU, cardiology, respiratory, medical assessment, general surgery and other acute settings at Royal North Shore Hospital; provided patient-centred care within scope and adapted effectively to varied clinical environments and patient needs.
- Assistant in Nursing — Northern Sydney Local Health District Casual Pool | November 2021 – October 2022
Vaccination Worker
Western Sydney Local Health District
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Supported high-volume vaccination services at Sydney Olympic Park during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a focus on consumer communication, anxiety reduction, infection prevention and PPE compliance.
- Vaccination Worker — Western Sydney Local Health District | October – November 2021
Education
Master of Mental Health Nursing -
University of Newcastle
01-2026
Bachelor of Health Science and Master of Nursing - undefined
The University of Sydney
01-2021
Skills
- Acute mental health assessment
- Clinical documentation and electronic medical records (EMR)
- Clinical supervision support and reflective practice
- Specialist eating disorder nursing
- Multidisciplinary collaboration and clinical communication
- Practice development, quality improvement and change
- Consumer, family and carer education
- Leadership, prioritisation and problem-solving
- Care of culturally and linguistically diverse consumers
- Evidence-informed mental health nursing practice
Affiliations
Member — NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association
Certification
- Registered Nurse — Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA)
- Member — NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association
- Certificate of Leadership — The University of Sydney, 2019
- Student Mentor — The University of Sydney
- First Aid Certificate — 2016
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Earlier career: Logistics management and electrical business experience in Iran; electrical work in Australia; volunteer experience supporting people with disability and refugee communities. These roles developed transferable skills in leadership, organisation, communication, responsibility and community engagement.
CLINICAL EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP VALUE
- Applies adult-learning principles through patient and family education, staff support, mentoring and sharing clinical knowledge in practice.
- Promotes evidence-informed practice through clinical assessment, reflective practice, multidisciplinary consultation and adherence to NSW Health policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates leadership through calm clinical communication, prioritisation, collaborative problem-solving and role modelling of safe, respectful and recovery-oriented practice.
- Experienced in supporting learners and colleagues in complex clinical environments and translating clinical knowledge into practical, patient-centred care.
SELECTED PRE-REGISTRATION CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Completed supervised clinical placements across mental health, community, acute medical-surgical, critical care and perioperative settings, including Hornsby Mental Health Intensive Care Unit, Hornsby Assertive Outreach Service, West Ryde Community Health, Concord Hospital ICU and surgical services, St George Hospital cardiothoracic/surgical services, Westmead Pre-Admission Clinic, Ryde Hospital acute care and Broken Hill Hospital. Developed experience in mental state assessment, physical health monitoring, medication administration, therapeutic communication, community follow-up, cultural safety, high-acuity care and multidisciplinary teamwork.
Languages
Persian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sydney Local Health District (SLHD)
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Vitality Works
10.2022 - 12.2022
Assistant in Nursing
Northern Sydney Local Health District Casual Pool
11.2021 - 10.2022
Vaccination Worker
Western Sydney Local Health District
10.2021 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Health Science and Master of Nursing - undefined
The University of Sydney
Master of Mental Health Nursing -
University of Newcastle