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About the course
Designed for Registered Nurses, the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing builds specialist capability to deliver high-quality mental health care. It supports early-career development and can provide a pathway into the Master of Mental Health Nursing. You’ll study flexibly online while learning contemporary care models to address growing mental health needs across the health system in a Graduate Certificate in Nursing. The programme develops advanced clinical reasoning, health leadership, and evidence-based practice for complex care environments.
Career outcome
Graduates may pursue roles in clinical and service leadership within mental health settings, including clinical mental health nurse, clinical nurse consultant, nurse researcher, and health or mental health services manager positions. The program also supports eligibility to apply for credentialling with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses, strengthening professional standing in Graduate Certificate-level Nursing practice. Preparing graduates for clinical leadership, health management, and advanced nursing or allied health specialist roles.
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