The Role of a NMHP Champion
| To showcase the NMHPV to their organisation.
| To raise awareness of the NMHPV and highlight positive health information amongst their nursing/midwifery colleagues.
| To assist their nursing/midwifery colleagues to understand how and when the NMHPV can be of assistance.
| To present NMHPV information to ‘our’ colleagues via local presentations and NMHPV printed material.
| To inform our colleagues of the referral pathways to the NMHPV.
| To highlight the experiences that nurses/midwives confront in the role and to help challenge the stigma attached to seeking help.
| To distribute NMHPV 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 NMHPV 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 NMHPV 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 NMHPV 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
| Access to NMHPV 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 NMHPV materials available at call.
Champion Brochure
Download our Champion Brochure for more information and to pass on to colleagues.
The Role of a NMHP Champion