Nurses and midwives are being recognised for their contribution to the NSW public health system, with 27 nominated as finalists for the 12th annual Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards.
The finalists have been nominated across nine award categories, including the consumer-nominated Healing Heart Award and the colleague-nominated Healing Heart Award which recognise a nurse or midwife who consistently provides extraordinary, safe, quality and compassionate care.
NSW Health Secretary Susan Pearce AM congratulated this year's finalists who have demonstrated outstanding care or contributed to improved health outcomes for their local community.
"These Awards acknowledge the passion, dedication and contributions of our nurses and midwives, who support patients and their families during what can be some of the most important or difficult times in their lives," Ms Pearce said.
"I thank all of our nurses and midwives who are integral in ensuring patients receive exceptional care every day across NSW and I look forward to celebrating the finalists' achievements at the Awards ceremony in November."
NSW Health Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Jacqui Cross said nurses and midwives are highly valued for the role they play in the NSW health system.
"These Awards are a great opportunity to recognise the skills and professionalism of our nurses and midwives who deserve to be celebrated for the important work they do in NSW hospitals," Ms Cross said.
"I'm incredibly proud of the care, comfort and compassion they provide to patients and their families around the clock across a variety of different clinical and community settings."
Finalists and winners will be celebrated at the Awards ceremony, which will be held at NSW Parliament House on 25 November 2024.
For more information on the NSW Health Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards 2024 visit: Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards 2024
