Tarwirei Tendayi
Canberra
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 32 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and working in a team. Skilled in mental health assessment and working collaboratively with people living with moderate and severe mental illness.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse -Level 1 (Mental Health)
Canberra Health Services (FMHIS )
09.2019 - Current
- Carrying out mental health assessment and provide individualized high quality mental health care to people with moderate to severe mental illness.
- Providing mental health care in accordance with current policies and procedures and within my scope of practice
- Assisting in undertaking risk assessment in unit environment and proposed consumer activities.
- Effective and motivated nursing team leader, good communicator and reliable team player in multi-disciplinary team.
- Assisting in education, orientation and mentorship of new nursing staff members and students on attachment.
- Contributing to quality improvement through conducing audits and ensuring that expected standards are followed.
- Competence in using DHR in providing care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical
North Canberra Hospital (formerly Calvary Public)
03.2013 - 08.2019
- General nursing clinical roles and duties.
- Monitoring for early warning signs of deterioration.
- Supervision of staff and mentoring of students.
Education
Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing - Mental Health Nursing
Western Sydney University
Sydney, NSW09.2018
Master of Science - Nursing Science
University of Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
University of Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe12.1998
No Degree - General Nursing Diploma
Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals
Zimbabwe05.1992
Skills
- Mental health assessment and early recognition of mental state deterioration
- De-escalation and management of agitated consumers using least restrictive measures
- Good and effective communication skills and reliable team member
- Education and mentorship of new staff and students
- Team leading and providing support and guidance to subordinates
- Conducting risk assessment to prevent or minimize harm to both consumers and staff
Affiliations
- I am a member of the Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation
Timeline
Registered Nurse -Level 1 (Mental Health)
Canberra Health Services (FMHIS )
09.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical
North Canberra Hospital (formerly Calvary Public)
03.2013 - 08.2019
Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing - Mental Health Nursing
Western Sydney University
Master of Science - Nursing Science
University of Zimbabwe
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
University of Zimbabwe
No Degree - General Nursing Diploma
Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals
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