The Role of a NMHPV Champion
The role of a NMHP Champion
To showcase the NMHP to their organisation
To raise awareness of the NMHP and highlight positive health information amongst their nursing/midwifery colleagues
To assist their nursing/midwifery colleagues to understand how and when the NMHP can be of assistance
To present NMHP information to ‘our’ colleagues via local presentations and NMHP printed material
To inform ‘our’ colleagues of the referral pathways to the NMHP
To highlight the experiences that nurses/midwives confront in the role and to help challenge the stigma attached to seeking help
To distribute NMHP promotional materials
The time required to be a NMHP Champion
This is entirely up to what any individual nurse/midwife has available to offer
The NMHP will be very happy to discuss the options and share ideas of how current Champions use their time
The benefits of the NMHP Champion
Provides individual Champions and their organisations with knowledge of the NMHP and how to promote the Program
Creates awareness of the issues, challenges and concerns that nurses/midwives encounter
Provides nurses/midwives with empowered colleagues who are confident to speak about the NMHP and distribute positive health messages
Empowers Champions to speak confidently with their organisation leaders about the issues and supports available
Adds valuable information, resources and links to the Champion’s place of employment
What is not required of the NMHP Champion
The NMHP Champion is NOT to be a counsellor, gate keeper or provider of these services
It is NOT to interfere with the Champion’s employed position as a nurse/midwife AND IS designed to add value to their paid role within their organisation
It is NOT to come at a cost to the Champion or their organisation
It is NOT designed to take priority over their paid employment
The supports available to the NMHP Champion
Champions will have:
Access to NMHP staff who will provide support, information, guidance and assistance with managing any challenges faced in the role
Ongoing links and connections to their fellow Champions
Opportunities to learn about new initiatives in self-care
Access to regular correspondence and contemporary health information
Electronic and printed NMHP materials available at call
How do I become a NMHP Champion?
» REGISTER YOUR INTEREST ONLINE
More information
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