Curriculum Vitae is true and correct as at 19/09/24

Credentials

Registered General Nurse Certificate (Royal Adelaide Hospital)

Registered Mental Health Nurse Certificate (Glenside & Hillcrest Hospitals)

Bachelor of Nursing (Flinders University)

Authorised Mental Health Practitioner (as per Section 305(1)(i) of the Mental   Health Act 2016, Queensland)

Credentialed by the Australian College of Mental Heath Nurses Board of Credentialing since 2006 

Master of Mental Health Nursing (University of Southern Queensland)

Certificate of Infant Mental Health (Child, Youth & Women's Health Service of South Australia)

Current Registration with the Nursing   and Midwifery Board of Australia (ID No: NMW0001444629)

Professional & Community Interests

Fellow, Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN), since 2008 

Member, Queensland Nurses & Midwives Union (QNMU), since 1995

Social Media Editor, International Journal of Mental Health Nursing (November 2016 –   January 2023)

Professional Social Media portfolio: meta4RN.wordpress.com (2012-2022)

Member, Australian Clinical Supervision Association, renewed 2021

Social Media Facilitator, Australian Clinical Supervision Association (February 2015 – July 2018)

Member, Queensland Clinical Senate (2012 – 2014)

Member, QCPIMH National Perinatal Depression Initiative Steering Committee (August   2010 – June 2013)

Member, Reference Group and Working Group of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait   Islander Health Workforce Capacity Building – Perinatal Social and Emotional  Wellbeing Project (October 2012 – June 2013)

Founder & Facilitator, ACMHN Perinatal & Infant Mental Health Nurse eNetwork (2011-2013) 

Facilitator, ACMHN North Queensland Sub-Branch Email Network (2008–2009)

Adjunct Lecturer, James Cook University (2007–2008)

Inaugural Secretary, ACMHN Consultation Liaison Special Interest Group (2005–2007)

Founder & Facilitator, Mental Health Consultation Liaison Nurse Email Network (2002–2010) 

Inaugural Member, Management   Committee, Worklink Employment Support Group Inc. (1996 - 1999)

Awards

2020: Excellence in Education Award, Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and   Health Service 

2012: The Health Roundtable,   Innovation Award – Quality Care Stream ($6000) 

2007: Australian College of Mental   Health Nurses (Queensland Branch), Student Award for Clinical and Academic   Achievement in Mental Health Nursing

1996:   Queensland Health, Quality Award for Excellence in Consumer Outcome Focus and   Consumer & Caregiver Involvement (awarded to the Cairns Mobile Intensive   Treatment Team)

Publications

Larcombe, E. & McNamara, P.(2022) Emergency Department: Person with personality disorder presenting with deliberate self-harm. In P. Marks (Ed), Mental Health in Emergency Care, (pp. 131-143), Elsevier

McNamara, P. (2022), Happy anniversary IJMHN. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, 31(4)

McNamara, P. (1998: revised multiple times, last April 2024) That was bloody stressful: what’s next?[staff resource re stress management] Queensland Health Electronic Publishing Service (QHEPS) intranet.

McNamara, P. & Usher, K. (2019) Share or perish: Social media and the International Journal of Mental Health Nursing. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, 28(4)  

McNamara, P. & Callahan, R. (2018). Diagnostic Overshadowing. News, Summer 2018 edition (published December 2018), Australian College of Mental Health Nurses, page 17.

Happell, B., Wilson, R. & McNamara, P. (2014) Undergraduate mental health nursing education in Australia: More than Mental Health First Aid. Collegian (Royal College of Nursing, Australia) 

Wilson, R., Ranse, J., Cashin, A. & McNamara, P. (2014) Nurses and Twitter: The good, the bad, and the reluctant. Collegian (Royal College of Nursing, Australia) 21(2) 111-119 

McNamara, P. & McCauley, K. (2013) 'Precovery': A proactive version of recovery in perinatal mental health. Australian Nursing Journal 21 (1) 38 

McNamara, P. (2011) Perinatal mental health, O&G Magazine, The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Vol 13, No 2, p. 56 (invited column)

McNamara, P. (2011) PND: what the experts say, Cairns Parenting Companion, Autumn (March) Issue, p. 10 (invited column) 

McNamara, P., Bryant, J., Forster, J., Sharrock, J. & Happell, B. (2008) Exploratory study of mental health consultation-liaison nursing in Australia: Part 2 preparation, support and role satisfaction. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing 17 (3) 189–196

Sharrock, J., Bryant, J., McNamara, P., Forster, J. & Happell, B. (2008) Exploratory study of mental health consultation-liaison nursing in Australia: Part 1 demographics and role characteristics. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing 17 (3) 180-188

Usher, K., Foster, K. & McNamara, P. (2005) Antipsychotic drugs & pregnant or breastfeeding women: the issues for mental health nurses. Journal of Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing 12(6) 713–718

Acknowledgements & Contributions 

Sharrock, J. (2021). Professional self-care. In Foster, K., Marks, P., O’Brien, A. & Raeburn, T. (Eds.). Mental health in nursing: Theory and practice for clinical settings (5th ed.). (pp. 93). Elsevier Australia – acknowledged for contribution of content. 

Wilson, R. (contribution by McNamara, P.) . (2017). E-mental health. In Procter, N., Hamer, H., McGarry, D., Wilson, R., & Froggatt, T. (Editors.), Mental health : a person-centred approach, second edition (pp. 360-362). Cambridge University Press, Port Melbourne, Australia. Online excerpt: meta4RN.wordpress.com/book 

De Costa, C. & Howat, P. (2007) Clinical cases in obstetrics, gynaecology and women's health McGraw-Hill – acknowledged for contribution of case vignette/source material (page ix)

Elder, R., Evans, K. & Nizette, D. (2005) Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Elsevier, Sydney - contributions of case vignettes to this textbook (pages 370, 373, 374 & 415)

Conference Presentations

McNamara, P. (2022). Self compassion and social media. Invited presentation at North Queensland Nurse Practitioner Masterclass, Cairns. 

McNamara, P. (2021). Mental health in the general hospital. Invited presentation at ANMF Victorian Branch & NMHP wellness Conference, Melbourne (via videoconference). 

McNamara, P. (2019). How can we be integrated if nobody knows about us? Keynote presentationat 45th Annual International Conference of the Australian College of Mental Health Nursing (ACMHN), Sydney.

McNamara, P. & Usher, K. (2018). Conversations, not just citations, count: Social Media & the International Journal of Mental Health Nursing. 44th Annual International Conference of the ACMHN, Cairns.

McNamara, P. (2017) First Thyself – Surviving Emotionally Taxing Work Environments. Invited presentation at ‘Breaking Point: Ice & Methamphetamine Conference’, Ausmed Education, Cairns.

McNamara, P. (2016) Mental health and cognitive changes in the older adult. Invited presentation at ‘Cairns Nurses Conference’, Ausmed Education, Cairns. 

McNamara, P. (2016) Using Twitter in your profession (aka Twitter is a Vector*). Invited presentation at 5th International Conference, Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control, Melbourne.

McNamara, P. (2016) What can mental health nurses learn from the amazing story of a catholic patron saint?Poster presentation at 42nd Annual International Conference of the ACMHN, Adelaide.

McNamara, P. (2016) Why on earth would a Mental Health Nurse bother with Twitter?  Presented at 42ndAnnual International Conference of the ACMHN, Adelaide.

McNamara, P. (2015) Understanding and managing anxiety disorders. Invited presentation at ‘Cairns Nurses Conference’, Ausmed Education, Cairns. 

McNamara, P. (2015) Social media and digital citizenship for health professionals.  Invited presentation at ‘Cairns Nurses Conference’, Ausmed Education, Cairns. 

McNamara, P. (2015) Social media for nurses and midwives. Keynote presentation at ‘Australian Nurses & Midwives Conference’, Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation (Victorian Branch), Melbourne.

McNamara, P. (2015) Health professionalism and digital citizenship. Keynote presentation at ‘Primary Mental Health Care in the Digital Age’, ACMHN, Canberra.

McNamara, P. (2014) Mental health in the general hospital. Invited presentation at ‘Cairns Nurses Conference’, Ausmed Education, Cairns. 

McNamara, P. (2013) Omnipresent and always available; a mental health nurse on twitter. Plenary session at the 11thACMHN Consultation Liaison Special Interest Group conference, Noosa.

McNamara, P. (2012) Deploying complex information via a QR Code. Presented at ‘Innovations Workshop and Awards’, The Health Roundtable, Sydney. [NB: recipient of 2012 Innovation Award, Quality Care Stream] 

McNamara, P., Horn, F. & Dalzell, M. (2012) Developing, designing and deploying a perinatal mental health referral pathway. Poster presented at the 38th Annual International Conference of the ACMHN, Darwin. 

McNamara, P. (2012) The nature of nurture: lessons from a baby, story of a saint. Opening plenary presentation at the 10th ACMHN Consultation Liaison Special Interest Group conference, Melbourne.

Workshop Facilitation

McNamara, P. (2015 – 2023) Self-compassion: Surviving and thriving in emotionally taxing work envirnments. Graduate RN transition to practice workshops, multiple sessions at Cairns Hospital. 

McNamara, P. (2018 – 2023) Responding to trauma. Graduate RN transition to practice workshops, multiple sessions at Cairns Hospital. 

McNamara, P. (2015 – 2017) Specialling in the general hospital/Looking after yourself. Assistant in Nursing orientation/refresher day, multiple sessions at Cairns Hospital. 

Rayner, N. & McNamara, P. (2016) Supervising supervisor. Queensland Centre of Mental Health Learning (QCMHL) two day clinical supervision workshop, QCMHL code QC12 

Casella, E. & McNamara, P. (2015) The use of Social Media in Nursing., Australian College of Nurses workshop, James Cook University, Cairns 

Bailey, P. & McNamara, P. (2009-2014) Introduction to supervision. Queensland Centre of Mental Health Learning (QCMHL) one day clinical supervision workshop, QCMHL code QC8; multiple sites 

Bailey, P. & McNamara, P. (2009-2014) Supervisor. Queensland Centre of Mental Health Learning (QCMHL) two day clinical supervision workshop, QCMHL code QC4; multiple sites 

McNamara, P., Butterfield, C. & Mignacca, E. (2013) Engaging with social media. Australian College of Mental Health Nurses 39th International Mental Health Nursing Conference, Perth 

McNamara, P. (2005-2013) Perinatal mental health. Multiple sessions at multiple sites 

Formal Education (excluding short courses & workshops)

Understanding Dementia (2018)

University of Tasmania and Wicking Dementia Research &  Education Centre

· Massive Open Online Course (21 CPD hours) 

Certificate of Infant Mental Health (2012)

Child, Youth &   Women's Health Service of South Australia

- 10 week course of  lectures, tutorials & immersive learning

Master of Mental Health Nursing (2006)

University of Southern Queensland

- High Distinction in all graded subjects; Grade Point Average (GPA) = 7.0

-Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (Queensland Branch), Student Award for Clinical and Academic Achievement in Mental Health Nursing 

Bachelor of Nursing (1993 to 1995)

Flinders University of South Australia

- six subjects awarded Distinction & one High Distinction; GPA = 5.86

Mental Health Nursing Certificate (1993 to 1994)

Glenside & Hillcrest Hospitals

- theoretical components structured on   the tertiary education model

- successfully merged theory with   practice during this eighteen month course

- placements included acute admission inpatient unit, slow- and fast- stream rehabilitation units, forensic inpatient unit, and community based services

Graduate Nurse Certificate (1992 to 1993)

Royal Adelaide Hospital

- a twelve month course to consolidate abilities in team management and clinical practice

Registered General Nurse Certificate (1988 to 1991)

Royal Adelaide Hospital

- a three year course which provided the opportunity to apply theory in practice across a diverse range of speciality inpatient units

Employment History  

Clinical Nurse Consultant July 2015 – current, June 2013 – Nov 2014, July 2000 – Aug 2010

Consultation Liaison Psychiatry Service (CLPS)

Cairns & Hinterland Hospital & Health Service (based at Cairns Hospital)

- demonstrated professional leadership   re mental health care in the general hospital setting

- significant contribution to the   development of this role: it has become a highly respected & valued component of Cairns Hospital’s multidisciplinary approach to care 

- negotiated highly effective inter-department & inter-agency referral relationships

- proven capacity for innovation and a proactive approach to problem resolution

- contributions to the development of CLPS practice at state & national levels

- regular provision of inservice/staff education

- regular provision of clinical   supervision

- CLPS has grown from FTE 2.3 to FTE  8.6 during my time in this role

Lecturer December 2014 – June 2015 [temporary contract]  

College of Healthcare Sciences

James Cook University

- Subject Coordinator: Mental Health -  nursing undergraduate subjects NS3360/NS3361/NS3362

- revised and delivered lecture program   

- revised teaching/learning activities  and workbook for Professional Experience Workshops (PEWs)

- delivered PEWs for four cohorts of students

- recruited sessional staff to deliver PEWs across four JCU sites

- reviewed and revised exam content

- tutor for 1st year subject ‘Communication in Nursing and Midwifery’ HS1111

- tutor for 2nd subject ‘Law   and Ethics for Nursing and Midwifery’ NS2015

- delivered lecture: ‘Social Media Use for Nurses and Midwives’

Clinical Nurse Consultant August 2010 – June 2013

Perinatal Mental Health

Cairns & Hinterland Mental Health Service 

- established and developed this newly-created position

- established outpatient clinical assessment and treatment across three sites 

- developed and delivered a recurrent program of inservice education & half-day workshops to clinical staff in the primary care sector, tertiary health sector & mental health services 

- workshop evaluations  (participator qualitative assessments) have been very positive 

- established an online presence 

- a number of conference presentations, including invited Opening Keynote Address at   Australian College of Mental Health Nurses conference 

- two publications

- 2012 Innovation Award, The Health Roundtable (Quality Care   Stream)

Online Facilitator Dec 2009 – Feb 2011 [part-time]

PrimEd/Medeserv

- Primed/Medeserv delivered much of the content to Queensland Health’s online education portal:   the Clinician Development Education Service (CDES) 

- Online Facilitator for three courses: Mental Health (QHLTH5209), Social Dysfunction (QHLTH5208) & Diagnostic and Pharmaceutical Processes (QHLTH5212) 

- demonstrated ability   to facilitate a positive learning environment across a number of subjects   using information technology and asynchronous communication 

- very positive feedback on performance via the Education Services Manager

Nursing Professional Leader: Clinical Supervision Oct 2009 – June 2010 [0.4FTE temporary position]

- appointed via Queensland Health Office of the Chief Nurse, position hosted by Cairns & Hinterland Mental Health Service 

- co-facilitated workshops for Clinical   Supervisees and Clinical Supervisors

- proven capacity to implement   workplace initiatives that drive change

- demonstrated ability to collect and present workplace survey findings

- proven ability to move segments of the workforce towards best practice

- integration of Clinical Supervision with mental health nurse transition program

- alignment of Clinical Supervision with Authorisation as a Mental Health Practitioner

- reporting relationship with the Office of the Chief Nurse

Lecturer in Nursing August 2008 – July 2009

 School of Nursing, Midwifery & Nutrition

James Cook University of North Queensland

- Subject Coordinator for NS1211   Foundations of Nursing 1 (a 1st year undergraduate subject that had over 250 students enrolled in 2009, across four campuses and externally)

- developed, delivered and recruited   guest lecturers for a program of lectures delivered via video conference to   campuses in Cairns, Townsville, Mount Isa & Thursday Island

- developed and delivered podcasts and   slidecasts of lectures via the subject website

- created and maintained a dynamic   subject website for student and staff access to subject materials, discussion   boards, grades and announcements

- developed and implemented a tutorial   guide for the eight tutors teaching into this subject

- developed and implemented an   assignment marking guide to promote inter-rater reliability

- elected to the School’s Strategic   Planning Committee

- lectures and tutorials for mental   health, crisis management and grief/communication subjects 

Tutor/Laboratory Leader/OSCE Assessor casual contracts: 2002 – 2003, 2005 – 2010 

School of Nursing, Midwifery & Nutrition

James Cook University of North   Queensland

- deliver components of the undergraduate nursing degree curriculum using a range of teaching methods

- utilised small group work in a tertiary, adult education setting

- assessment of written assignments,  acquired skills and learning participation

- student appraisal of my teaching was overwhelmingly positive

Youth Health Nurse (Clinical Nurse) 1999 – 2000 

School-Based Youth Health Nurse Program 

Cairns   District Community Health (based   at Cairns High & Yarrabah State Schools)

- established this newly created position

- attracted appropriate resources,  including recruiting & establishing clinical supervision

- demonstrated capacity to across sectors with a broad range of people

- delivering health promotion and curriculum support   including an educative role

Nurse Educator 12 month secondment: 1997 – 1998 

Transitional Care Program

Cairns District Community Health

- established this newly created position

- targeted skills-development program in wound management & infection control

- provision of outreach education services to Nurses and Indigenous Health Workers in Yarrabah, Cooktown, Wujal   Wujal, Hopevale and Laura

Case Manager (Clinical Nurse) 1995 – 1997 & 1998 – 1999

Mobile Intensive Treatment Team   (MITT)

Cairns Integrated Mental Health Program

-  founding team member of this successful team established  as a QHealth pilot project

- demonstrated success through collecting and reporting on data

- in 1996 the team received the Queensland Health, Quality Award for Excellence in Consumer Outcome   Focus and Consumer & Caregiver Involvement

Clinical Nurse Educator casual contracts: 1996 & 1997

Department of Nursing Sciences

James Cook University of North Queensland

- proven ability to facilitate experiential learning and consolidate theoretical learning for Bachelor of Applied Science (Nursing) students

- utilised a creative and pragmatic approach to assist students to gain “hands on” experience in mental health   & drug and alcohol services

- assessment of written and practical skills

Community Mental Health Nurse (Clinical Nurse) after-hours on call: 1995 – 1996

Psychiatric Emergency Team and Crisis   Assessment & Treatment Team

Cairns Integrated Mental Health Program

- proven ability to assist clients requiring   acute assistance on the teams which were the precursors to the Cairns & Hinterland Mental Health Service’s Acute Care Team (ACT)

Mental Health Nurse (Registered Nurse) 1993 – 1994

Glenside & Hillcrest Hospitals

South Australian Mental Health   Service

- experiential learning across acute, forensic,   rehabilitation & residential care inpatient units

Registered General Nurse 1992 – 1993 

High Dependency/Intensive Care Units   and Neurology/Neurosurgery Unit

Royal Adelaide Hospital

- experiential learning across a diverse range of clinical   settings

- mentored student nurses and new graduates 

Registered General Nurse/Clinical Nurse 1991 – 1992 

Miroma Nursing Home Pty Ltd

Registered General Nurse 1991 – 1992 

Nurses Specialling Bureau

Student Nurse 1988 – 1991 

Royal Adelaide Hospital

- experiential learning across a broad range of medical, surgical and speciality units

- as per the orthodoxy of hospital-based nurse education in a large teaching hospital, mentored student nurse peers and juniors

Warehouse Manager

Herbalife Australasia

- demonstrated capacity to provide leadership and deliver change

Sales Representative

Dairy Vale-Metro Cooperative Ltd

- proven capacity to engage with a diverse range of people

Accounts Clerk

Dairy Vale-Metro Cooperative Ltd