Working Solutions

I believe that support for health professionals working in new, innovative or more autonomous roles is essential for their development.  . Supervision provides opportunities  to explore clinical and system issues and to develop functional and rewarding relationships with their clients, colleagues, and families. Having an opportunity to reflect on practise and issues that arise, prevents burnout of the clinician and assists them to remain vital in the work they do.

I have participated in the clinical supervision programme in mental health Christchurch and supervised clinical staff in the mental health service. I am a trainer in the CDHB Mental Health supervision training programme. I provide supervision for individuals and groups. I work with health professionals from the primary,secondary and NGO sectors of health providers.

I am experienced in clinical practice specifically as a case manager working in the community. This has given me a comprehensive understanding of the needs of people living in their communities. I am client focused and work in partnership with the client and their families. I assist the supervisee to examine their philosophical beliefs and the impact that these have on their practise with clients. I also encourage the supervisee to look at their support systems and encourage a healthy work/life balance to prevent burnout.

I understand the pressures and expectations on people working in the caring profession, and apply the knowledge I have of this in my supervision of professionals.

I have a certificate in Advanced Clinical Supervision and am trained in the Role Development model of supervision. I receive supervision of my practice and belong to the NZ Nurses Organisation.