Country nurses and midwives recognised for excellence in care
From new graduates to leaders in their field, eleven WA Country Health Service (WACHS) nurses and midwives have been named finalists in this year’s WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards.
Rob Pulsford, WACHS Acting Chief Executive, said the result was a testament to the depth of talent across country WA.
“WA Country Health Service employs more than 4,000 nurses and midwives. Each plays an important role in keeping regional communities safe, healthy and well.
“There’s no doubt the last two years have been a challenging time to work in health. But time and again, our nurses and midwives go above and beyond to make a real difference to the lives of their patients.
“Congratulations to our deserving finalists. This acknowledgement is proof of the outstanding contributions they make to improving health outcomes in the communities in which they live and work,” Mr Pulsford said.
WA Country Health Service finalists:
- Amalie McDonnell – WACHS Pilbara Excellence in Rural and Remote Nursing
- Yvonne Bagwell – WACHS Pilbara Excellence in Rural and Remote Nursing
- Subin Daniel – WACHS Wheatbelt Excellence in Rural and Remote Nursing
- Kate Reynolds – WACHS Central Office Excellence in Leadership
- Jacqueline Donnelly – WACHS Midwest Excellence in Enrolled Nursing
- Sheree Davies – WACHS Pilbara Excellence in Aboriginal Health
- Ruth Monck – WACHS Goldfields Excellence in Aboriginal Health
- Rebecca Crotty – WACHS Great Southern Graduate of the Year
- Kim Boothman – WACHS Great Southern Graduate of the Year
- Jasmine Walder – WACHS Goldfields Excellence in Primary, Public and Community Nursing
- WACHS Goldfields COVID - 19 Vaccination Team Excellence in Person Centred Care - COVID Team Award
Winners of the 2022 WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards will be announced at a Gala Ball on 25 February 2023.