Ignite Purpose combats nurse burnout with Healthcare Heartbeat

In a recent study, 83% of healthcare workers said they had experienced burnout, felt mentally exhausted or were emotionally drained. Despite being the backbone of our society, healthcare workers face demanding jobs that can severely affect their mental health.

Recognising this pressing need for support, Ignite Purpose has joined Healthcare Heartbeat’s ‘Pulse Network’ to offer essential mental health programs to healthcare and emergency services workers.

Burnout is a reality

Burnout and compassion fatigue are not merely buzzwords; they are stark realities facing healthcare workers today. These factors not only diminish the quality of professional life but also contribute to a significant turnover rate within the nursing profession, with approximately 28.73 per cent of nurses stating they’re considering quitting.

The implications of this are profound, affecting not only individual nurses but also the quality of patient care. Identifying the urgency of these challenges, Ignite Purpose’s mental health programs offer tangible solutions to support healthcare workers in navigating the complexities of their roles.

Coping strategies

Resilience training is a cornerstone of Ignite Purpose’s approach to mental health support for healthcare workers. By equipping nurses with coping strategies for work pressures, organisational support, and tools for reducing the risk of burnout, these handy programs foster a healthier work‑life balance and enhance relationships with patient care.

This type of program goes beyond mere symptom management; it cultivates a culture of ongoing professional development. Through journaling, mindfulness practices, group sessions, individual coaching, and learning opportunities, nurses have the chance to engage in reflective practice and lifelong learning, ultimately becoming more adaptable and resilient in the face of adversity and tough working conditions.

Meet Elaina Mullery

At the forefront of Ignite Purpose’s efforts is Elaina Mullery, Associate Director of Leadership and Cultural Transformation. With over two decades of experience as a Registered Nurse, Elaina brings the perfect blend of nursing expertise, positive psychology, and mindfulness‑based approaches to her practice.

Passionate about nurse wellbeing, Elaina seamlessly integrates these values into her coaching approach, empowering individuals to overcome obstacles, shatter limiting beliefs, and achieve transformative personal growth. As the Founder and Host of the Happy Nurse Podcast, she is dedicated to fostering happiness and wellbeing within the healthcare community, sharing insights, interviews, and strategies to support her fellow healthcare professionals.

‘I'm really into looking after nurses' wellbeing, showing them the way to self‑love and care because I totally get what it's like to be a nurse. When I help healthcare workers, I blend my skills and experience together seamlessly, always with the utmost end results for the workers,’ said Elaina.

About Ignite Purpose

Ignite Purpose is dedicated to helping individuals and organisations thrive. They provide coaching programs tailored to unlock success, foster growth, and build high‑performance cultures. Through workshops and coaching sessions, they empower leaders and teams to align with their purpose, develop skills, and shift mindsets. Using behaviour profiles like DISC and Motivators, along with tools such as TILT 365 and Silega’s Business Simulations, they create tailored solutions for each client's needs. With a focus on making a difference in one person's life each day, they strive to create positive impacts both locally and globally.

As Ignite partners with Healthcare Heartbeat to deliver mental health programs for healthcare workers, the A.R.I.S.E Resilience Program stands as a guidepost for those grappling with the challenges of their profession through the program pillars and expected outcomes: Adaptability, Resilience, Insight, Support, and Empowerment.

About Healthcare Heartbeat

Healthcare Heartbeat's 'Pulse Network' is made up of a range of reputable businesses and accredited programs, which have been specially selected with the recognition that 'not one size fits all' when it comes to the sustainable wellbeing of our workforce. This includes training and coaching programs, mentoring, retreats, overseas nursing placements, fitness and self‑care packages, and meal delivery services. A portion of all program registration fees are contributed to charity World Youth International so while organisations are investing in the mental wellness of their own staff, they are also supporting the wider community.

If you want to best support your workers with customised programs such as this, contact Healthcare Heartbeat via admin@healthcareheartbeat.org.au