2023 Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards winners
Learn more about the inspirational staff who were winners at the 2023 Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards.
Nicole Baylis - Registered Undergraduate Student of Nursing/Midwifery of the Year
Nicole is the first recipient to be awarded the Registered Undergraduate Student of Nursing/Midwifery of the Year award.
Nicole was nominated and awarded for her high level of enthusiasm and eagerness to learn, her knack for communication and proactively working collaboratively. She easily built rapport with patients and staff alike by providing support and stepping in where needed, and her proactive attitude led her to work across multiple areas.
“Winning this award makes me so grateful for the people I have worked with over the last year. The people at Katherine Hospital created such a positive environment for me to learn and develop fundamental skills in nursing,” she said.
“I genuinely cannot thank Katherine Hospital enough for the support they have given me, I could not have asked for a better place to start my career,” she said.
Teresa Ranies – Flinders University Award for Excellence in Nursing/Midwifery Education
Teresa received the Flinders University Award for Excellence in Nursing/Midwifery Education. The award is proudly sponsored by Flinders University and was presented by Professor Robyn Aitken on the night.
“Winning this prestigious award is such an honour to be recognised for the many years of work. So many peers have sent congratulations and even students are proud to have a ‘winner’ as their teacher,” Teresa said.
“I came to Australia from Croatia at age 9 as a refugee, and later completed a Masters level and now this award feels like my working life has been recognised and I feel humble.
“I am not an academic just a ‘hands on’ person doing the work. I love teaching and sharing knowledge and experience with beginning practitioners, particularly working with the Aboriginal Health Practitioner students. To see student’s master skills and progress in their careers is a real buzz,” she said.
Teresa’s contribution goes beyond ‘just doing the job’ with a career spanning over 50 years in nursing, committed to learning and being a role model which builds confidence and self-sufficiency in future nurses.
Justine Williams – Excellence in Nursing/Midwifery Research/Quality Improvement
Justine was awarded the Award for Excellence in Nursing/Midwifery Research/Quality Improvement.
“Winning this award reflects the hard work my team and I have invested into the projects we deliver.” She said
“I am very proud of the Royal Darwin Hospital projects I have been involved in over the last 5 years, and the great outcomes which have translated into practice for staff and consumers.” She commented.
Justine is a Cardiac Research and Quality Nurse and chairs the Division of Medicine Research Committee. She has done an exceptional job with significant results leading to advancing outcomes for cardiac patients, and provides exceptional leadership, encouraging and leading multidisciplinary staff to take up and present research programs.
Esther McAdam – Charles Darwin University Nurse of the Year
Esther was awarded the prestigious Charles Darwin University Nurse of the Year at the 2023 Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards gala dinner.
“Recognition from my colleagues reinforces the importance and difference we make in the Recovery hub for clients and their recovery journey.” Esther said
“I feel overwhelmed with the unending support from my peers.
“I enjoy my role. I am privileged to be able to work in the recovery hub program, giving me so much joy and job satisfaction, to work with clients and see them on a positive recovery journey.” She said
Esther was nominated and awarded for her energy, enthusiasm and passion to assist people on their recovery journey. She was a key driver to the establishment of a therapeutic garden to connect patients to country, and provide a quiet resting space with nature.
Priscila Moore – Excellence in Nursing/Midwifery Leadership
Priscilla was awarded the Excellence in Nursing/Midwifery Leadership Award, and is the third member from her family to receive this award.
The leadership award was previously awarded to Priscilla’s sister, Renae in 2020 and their mother, Miriam in 2011.
“I’m incredibly honoured and humbled to be nominated," Priscilla said.
“This award has been a highlight in my nursing leadership career. I was honoured to accept the award not only for myself but for my incredibly hardworking Prison Health and Police Watch houses teams,” she said.
Priscilla is highly regarded amongst her peers and is an outstanding role model for her team and the nursing students who receive placement at Prison Health, and a proud supporter of our Aboriginal workforce, from Aboriginal Health Trainees, Aboriginal Health Practitioners, nurses and senior leaders.
Congratulations to all the award winners and nominees, we are proud to have such high achieving staff working for NT Health.
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