{"id":5911,"date":"2025-12-18T13:18:58","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T03:18:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/kilcoy\/uncategorized\/mn-sea-2025"},"modified":"2025-12-18T13:18:58","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T03:18:58","slug":"mn-sea-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/kilcoy\/news\/mn-sea-2025","title":{"rendered":"Metro North staff excellence shines bright at annual awards"},"content":{"rendered":"

Metro North staff excellence shines bright at annual awards<\/h1>\n
\"The

The RBWH Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Team won 4 awards at the Metro North Health Staff Excellence Awards<\/p><\/div>\n

Staff from across Metro North recently came together for a glittering awards night, sponsored by Presenting Partner QSuper, LeasePLUS Group, QBank, Westpac, Bond University, Statewide Novated Leasing, RBWH Foundation, and Event Theming Partner The Prop House.<\/h4>\n

Metro North Health Acting Chief Executive Nick Steele said the awards reflect the hard work and dedication of staff from across the health service.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe know that fantastic work is happening right across Metro North Health every day. The awards recognise some of our best staff and team achievements in 2025 and the record number of nominations reflects our culture,\u201d Mr Steele said.<\/p>\n

\u201cI extend my congratulations to our winners, those highly commended and everybody who was nominated.\u201d<\/p>\n

This year’s awards saw more than 72 finalists drawn from 572 nominations, with congratulations to the following winners and those highly commended.<\/p>\n

\"The

The Heart Outreach Program for Health Equity team were awarded for improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health<\/p><\/div>\n

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander\u00a0Staff Award <\/strong><\/p>\n

    \n
  • WINNER<\/strong>\u2014Andrew Williams, Metro North
    \nPlayed an instrumental role in delivering Metro North\u2019s anti-racism campaign to create safer spaces for staff and consumers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
      \n
    • HIGHLY COMMENDED<\/strong>\u2014Rayna Cowburn, Metro North
      \nstrengthening relationships with\u00a0Traditional Owners and advancing Metro North\u2019s health equity journey.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Chief Executive\u2019s Award <\/strong><\/p>\n

        \n
      • Dr Liz Kenny\u2014RBWH<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Emerging Leaders<\/strong>\u00a0Award<\/strong><\/p>\n

          \n
        • WINNER<\/strong>\u2014Peter Hancock, Surgical Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (STARS)
          \nFor fostering trust, empathy and growth in others as Nurse Unit Manager of Outpatients.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
            \n
          • \n
            \"RBWH

            RBWH Oncologist Professor Liz Kenny received the Chief Executive’s Award<\/p><\/div><\/p>\n

            HIGHLY COMMENDED<\/strong>\u2014Lisa Blyth,\u00a0RBWH
            \nFor delivering dignified care and empowering colleagues in leading the Metro North
            \nVoluntary Assisted Dying Service.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Excellence in Integrated Care<\/strong>\u00a0Award<\/strong><\/p>\n

              \n
            • WINNER<\/strong>\u2014Dr Cameron Mackay and the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Team,\u00a0RBWH<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                \n
              • HIGHLY COMMENDED<\/strong>\u2014Acute Patient Assessment for Care in the Home Environment\u00a0(APACHE) team, Community and Oral Health<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Excellence in Consumer Partnerships<\/strong>\u00a0Award<\/strong><\/p>\n

                  \n
                • WINNER<\/strong>\u2014HELIX Consumer Community – removing obstacles\u00a0to consumer partnerships in innovation,\u00a0HELIX Hub,\u00a0Metro North<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Excellence in Performance<\/strong>\u00a0Award<\/strong><\/p>\n

                    \n
                  • WINNER<\/strong>\u2014Tia Kemp,\u00a0Clinical Nurse Consultant, RBWH
                    \nFor uniting staff around patient-centred care in the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Excellence in Training and Education<\/strong>\u00a0Award<\/strong><\/p>\n

                      \n
                    • WINNER<\/strong>\u2014Nuclear Medicine Scientist Education Team,\u00a0RBWH
                      \nFor driving state-wide transformation in nuclear medicine education, safety, and standards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                        \n
                      • HIGHLY COMMENDED<\/strong>\u2014James Hoey, Mental Health
                        \nFor modernising alcohol and drug training for health workers across Queensland.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        Improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health<\/strong>\u00a0Award<\/strong><\/p>\n

                          \n
                        • WINNER<\/strong>\u2014Heart Outreach Program for Health Equity (HOPE), Metro North.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                            \n
                          • HIGHLY COMMENDED<\/strong>\u2014Anti-racism Working Group, Metro North.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                            Innovation<\/strong>\u00a0Award<\/strong><\/p>\n

                              \n
                            • WINNER<\/strong>\u2014Transforming Vascular Surgery: The Power of 3D Printing and Realistic Patient-Matched Simulation,\u00a0HBI\/RBWH Vascular Surgery Team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                                \n
                              • HIGHLY COMMENDED<\/strong>\u2014’Stop Racism. It Starts\u00a0With\u00a0Me\u2019,\u00a0Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Anti-Racism Policy and Campaign, Metro North<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                Leadership in Action<\/strong>\u00a0Award<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                  \n
                                • WINNER<\/strong>\u2014Dr Cameron Mackay,\u00a0Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Team, RBWH.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                  Non-clinical Excellence in Operations<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                    \n
                                  • WINNER<\/strong>\u2014Serving up Kindness and Care, Patient Food Services Team, RBWH.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                                      \n
                                    • HIGHLY COMMENDED<\/strong>\u2014Multifaceted approach to Environmental Sustainability in Food Services, Dietetics and Food Services Team, Caboolture\u00a0Hospital<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                                        \n
                                      • HIGHLY COMMENDED<\/strong>\u2014 How Great Graphic Design Invites Engagement and Action,\u00a0Mary Phillips, Metro North.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                        People Focus<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                          \n
                                        • WINNER<\/strong>\u2014Older Person Emergency Network\u00a0Fracture Clinic, Metro North
                                          \nFor delivering excellence in emergency care to older people at home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                                            \n
                                          • HIGHLY COMMENDED<\/strong>\u2014People focused, Quality Driven,\u00a0Team 6A, STARS
                                            \nFor providing outstanding geriatric care rooted in compassion and respect.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                            RBWH Foundation Impact Award<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                              \n
                                            • WINNER<\/strong>\u2014Monica Ng,\u00a0RBWH
                                              \nFor promoting grant programs, reviewing applications,\u00a0participating\u00a0in referral initiatives, and leading fundraising efforts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                              Safety and Quality<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                \n
                                              • WINNER<\/strong>\u2014Triad of Dementia Care initiative. measurable and meaningful outcomes for patients, staff, and families,\u00a0Cognitive Assessment Unit and the Dementia and Delirium Service,\u00a0The Prince Charles Hospital<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                Values in Action<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                  \n
                                                • WINNER<\/strong>\u2014Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery team,\u00a0RBWH
                                                  \nFor delivering life-changing care through their innovative Centre for Reconstructive Plastic Surgery model.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                                                    \n
                                                  • HIGHLY COMMENDED<\/strong>\u2014Michael Wilson,\u00a0RBWH
                                                    \nFor his leadership as Chair of Pride in Metro North, which has built a peer network that fosters an inclusive, safe workplace and improved care for LGBTQIA+ patients.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                                                    Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and a cardiology outreach program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were among the winners at the 2025 Metro North Health Staff Excellence Awards.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":77,"featured_media":5914,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_searchwp_excluded":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2,500,518],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5911","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-rbwh","category-metro-north-news"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/kilcoy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5911","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/kilcoy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/kilcoy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/kilcoy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/77"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/kilcoy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5911"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/kilcoy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5911\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5915,"href":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/kilcoy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5911\/revisions\/5915"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/kilcoy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5914"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/kilcoy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5911"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/kilcoy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5911"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/kilcoy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5911"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}