The mental health nurses role is pivotal in delivering holistic, high-quality care to people of all ages who are experiencing a range of difficulties, emotional distressand/or mental illness. The unique nature of mental health nursing means it is an emotionallydemanding, but rewarding career choice requiring exceptional dedication. The role encompasses a wide range of healthcare functions including system working, reducing health inequalities, leading service transformation, staff retention and recruitment, staff education and development and using research, evidence, and quality improvement to inform practice. It requires humility, passion and commitment to deliver care using evidence-based interventions combined with personal attributes, insights, perceptions and judgments.