Albury Wodonga Health, which administers Nolan House, stopped the CCTV monitoring on Monday, declaring in a two-paragraph media statement it was "in line with best contemporary practice".

"Albury Wodonga Health is committed to the ongoing safety of staff, patients and visitors," it stated.

The NSW Nurses and Midwives' Association said the decision was prompted by a demand from the Victorian Chief Psychiatrist on the grounds of respecting patient privacy.

Association acting general secretary Judith Kiejda said the cameras should remain in operation because there had been a lack of consultation with staff, her members, who fear for their safety.

"This decision has been made by the Chief Psychiatrist of Victoria, who has not visited Nolan House or spoken to the staff directly," said Ms Kiejda.

"We appreciate there is a memorandum of understating regarding oversight for mental health services delivered by Albury Wodonga Health in NSW, regardless, due process must be afforded to the nursing staff who are working in this facility.

"The decision also fails to consider the professional opinion of the experienced nurses caring for patients in the high dependency unit.

"The CCTV cameras were originally installed within Nolan House as a result of two separate coroner's recommendations.

"Given this is a mixed locked mental health unit, the layout has the potential to expose both patients and staff at risk of sexual assault, with blind spots and no direct line of view from the nurses' area.

"Our members have repeatedly asked local management to work with them on reaching an amicable outcome on this issue.

"Understandably, they are disappointed the current risks to staff and patient safety have not been acknowledged or addressed."

The association is considering industrial action and is writing to Nolan House management with the aim of a meeting with the Chief Psychiatrist being organised.