Redcliffe Hospital’s Nurse of the Year

Redcliffe Hospital has named Clinical Nurse Consultant Fiona Moss as its Nurse of the Year for 2025.

A nurse at Redcliffe Hospital for more than 20 years, Fiona now plays a leading role in the hospital’s Specialist Outpatients Department as an Orthopaedic CNC.

Fiona wasn’t able to attend the awards but was quickly informed of her success by a colleague.

“I was surprised to hear the news from a colleague congratulating me! After reading the nomination, I was overwhelmed by the detail in their comments and that they had taken the time to acknowledge my efforts formally,’ Fiona said.

Those who nominated Fiona provided a long list of reasons as to why she deserved the award.

The nomination described Fiona as “always happy, courteous, and professional” and as a nurse who “goes above and beyond” for her patients.

“She advocates for each and every patient and uses her experience to help guide the department,” the nomination reads.

The nomination also spoke of her leadership among her colleagues too, helping to motivate doctors and other clinicians to bring their best selves to the care of patients in the Outpatients Department.

“Fiona is now teaching other nurses and empowering them to upskill. Her core values are clear to see … and she should be applauded for all of her conscientious and high-level skilled work.”

Fiona says that she was first inspired to become a nurse while caring for her grandmother many years ago, from there she began her career in nursing as a graduate nurse in 4 East at Redcliffe Hospital.

The move from the ward to Outpatients came in 2017, when the hospital established a nurse-led clinic.

“I moved to the orthopaedic ward (6 West) at the end of 2003 and have worked in orthopaedics ever since,” Fiona said.

“I enjoy the clinical variety that comes with orthopaedics and the long-standing comradery with colleagues.”

When it comes to nurses just starting their careers, Fiona has some good advice too.

“Find strong mentors that challenge you and inspire you to learn and be better,” she said.

“The senior nurses that were my mentors in the earlier times of my career still have an impact on me today.

“Thank you to all my colleagues who continue to dig deep and work hard alongside me every day. They make hard days easier, and the patient experience better.”