Model of Care & Quality Framework
Recovery-Oriented Care
Sunshine Clinic Private Hospital embraces a strengths-based, person-centred approach that supports autonomy, dignity, and hope. Care plans are developed in partnership with patients and their support networks.
Multidisciplinary Care Delivery
Our care is delivered through a collaborative model where psychiatrists, medical officers, nurses and allied health professionals work cohesively to address each patient’s holistic needs.
Doctors
The medical team includes Consultant Psychiatrists, General Practitioners, and Junior Medical Officers. They oversee diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management, and medical assessments.
Psychiatrists lead the therapeutic direction and provide regular patient reviews. Our medical staff collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, safe, and timely care.
Nursing
Nursing care is led by the Director of Clinical Services and is supported by our Clinical Services Manager, Hospital Coordinators, Associated Nurse Unit Managers, Registered Nurses, and Endorsed Enrolled Nurses.
Our nursing team:
- Deliver 24/7 care across rotating shifts
- Coordinate day-to-day therapeutic engagement
- Conduct risk assessments, observations, and medication administration
- Provide psychoeducation and emotional support
The nursing model is based on the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN) standards and embeds professional autonomy, therapeutic rapport, and clinical safety.
Allied Health Team
Sunshine Clinic Private Hospital’s allied health team includes:
- Psychologists – 1:1 and group therapy, assessment, and formulation
- Social Workers – Discharge planning, family support, and community linkage
- Occupational Therapists – Functional assessment, sensory modulation, and life skills training
- Art and Music Therapists – Expressive and emotional processing through creative media This team enhances psychosocial recovery and promotes independence.
Quality & Safety
The clinic’s clinical governance aligns with NSQHS standards. Continuous improvement is supported through:
- Auditing and benchmarking
- Incident review processes
- Consumer and staff feedback
- Quality improvement initiatives
Sunshine Clinic Private Hospital is committed to ACHS accreditation as part of its quality assurance framework.
Supervision & Workforce Support
Staff wellbeing and professional development are critical to quality care. Sunshine Clinic Private Hospital provides:
- Structured clinical supervision (individual and group)
- Post-incident debriefing and reflective practice forums
- Peer support structures
- Ongoing education and training
- Access to Employee
- Assistance Programs (EAP)
The workforce model fosters a psychologically safe, collaborative, and learning-focused culture.
Comprehensive Private Mental Health Care in Melbourne’s West
Sunshine Clinic offers psychiatry consulting services, as well as inpatient and outpatient programs tailored to support recovery, resilience, and long-term wellbeing.