On International Nurses Day, May 12, TPCH held its annual nursing excellence awards to recognise nurses who excel in different areas of the profession.
TPCH Director of Nursing Cherie Franks said that nurses are a vital part of the health care team and support the delivery of high quality, compassionate care to patients.
“Nurses are the heartbeat of health – they care and support our patients in so many different ways, not only at the bedside, but through leadership, education and research, safety and quality, navigation, and policy,” Cherie said.
Here is a snapshot of TPCH’s 2022 nursing excellence award recipients which includes a winner from the Metro North Nursing and Midwifery Awards.
Leadership and Management
Felicity Pollard
Felicity Pollard – Mental Health
Felicity is recognised for her commitment to workforce planning within mental health, promoting clinical efficiency and staff and consumer safety. She is motivated towards building a competent, skilled workforce and is a friendly and a positive role model for all nurses.
Education and Research
Catherine Ruff
Catherine Ruff, Nurse Educator, Emergency Department
Catherine is acknowledged for her contribution to education and training in the emergency department through ensuring standards of care are maintained. She has been the Statewide coordinator for the Queensland Health Transition Support Program for emergency nursing for the past 10 years supporting participants and liaising with university partners.
Clinical Practice
Ward 2C
Ward 2C, under the leadership of Bethany Linnane successfully transitioned from elective orthopaedic surgery to become a designated COVID-19 ward during the recent tier 4 COVID-19 response. The ward demonstrated high performance and worked in partnership with nursing staff from other programs to provide the highest quality nursing care.
Ward 2C
Executive Award for Outstanding
Achievement and Leadership
CAM Unit
The CAM Unit, under the leadership of Amy Gilbert, is to be congratulated for the team’s ability to care for complex and often challenging patients in a compassionate and dignified manner, always showing respect and delivering the best possible nursing care under difficult circumstances.
CAM Unit
Outstanding Collegial Support
(Cheryl Burns Award)
Rose Seddon
Rose Seddon – Orthopaedic Research & Data Management
Rose is acknowledged for the caring and compassionate manner in which she embraces colleagues from all clinical areas who are returning to work post injury. Rose provides training and support and staff are made to feel welcome and valued. Her calm approach helps them find their feet and rebuild their confidence.
Metro North Nurse/Midwife
Graduate of the Year
Danny Jovanovic
Danny Jovanovic, Registered Nurse, Ward 2B
Danny is recognised for his dedication to completing transition support processes and involvement in ongoing professional development activities, as well as engagement with opportunities to enhance the nursing profession. He has shown commitment to excellence in clinical care and improving patient outcomes.