Nursing and midwifery finalists announced

• 42 finalists for 2012 WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards
• Winners to be announced across 14 diverse categories

A total of 42 of Western Australia's best nurses and midwives will vie for top honours at the prestigious 2012 WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards in September.

 
Announcing the finalists today, Health Minister Kim Hames said judges would find it hard to pick category winners, as each of the finalists' commitment to their profession was inspirational.

"These 42 nurses and midwives have been chosen from 165 nominations across a diverse range of categories, including Graduate of the Year; Rural and Remote Midwife of the Year; and Emerging Leader of the Year," Dr Hames said.

 
"The finalists are based throughout Western Australia and have demonstrated excellence in their fields, going above and beyond their normal duties to make a positive difference to their patients and colleagues.
 

"Their success will inspire others to consider an exciting career in nursing and midwifery."

 
The Minister said WA's 35,000 nurses and midwives were among the best in the world and these awards were a way of recognising their hard work and dedication

 
"I congratulate all finalists and commend them for their achievement," he said.

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• Winners, including 2012 WA Nurse/Midwife of the Year and the recipient of the 2012 Lifetime Achievement Honour, will be announced at a gala dinner on Saturday September 22
• For more information or to purchase tickets for the gala dinner visit http://www.wanmea.com.au or email hayley@eventservicesproductions.com

Minister's office - 6552 5300

2012 WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards Finalists

Metropolitan Acute Care Enrolled Nurse

• Wendy Raphael - Princess Margaret Hospital for Children

• Sharon Allcock - St John of God Hospital, Subiaco

• Michelle Nichols - Fremantle Hospital and Health Services

Rural and Remote Registered Nurse

• Kristy Cooper - Coral Bay Nursing Post

• Lynn Dakin - Albany Hospital

• Julie Hancocks - Geraldton Hospital

Metropolitan Acute Care Registered Nurse

• Chrissie Ewens - Perth Clinic

• Kelly-Ann Hahn - WA Country Health Service / Royal Perth Hospital

• Kyla Tilbury - Hollywood Private Hospital  

Metropolitan Midwife

• Donna Baker - Osborne Park Hospital

• Mel Mott - St John of God Hospital, Murdoch

• Sara Schouten - Kaleeya Hospital

• Alicia Pearce - King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women

Rural and Remote Midwife

• Samantha Smith - Esperance Health Service

• Marie Hill - Bridgetown Hospital

Community and Primary Care

• Helen MacArthur - Broome Community Health Service

• Elizabeth Howse - Silver Chain

• Chrissie McDowell - Pilbara Population Health

Residential and Aged Care

• Lyn Maitland - Brightwater Care Group, Marangaroo House

• Christine Fowler - Mercy Aged Care

• Denise Hills - Oxford Gardens Care Facility

Education

• Jill Smith - Royal Perth Hospital

• Rosemarie Winsor - Trigg Health Care Centre

• Rosemary Saunders - University of Western Australia

Research and Innovative Practice

• Karen Heslop - Royal Perth Hospital

• Paula Sheehan - Fremantle Hospital and Health Services

• Karen Hall - Osborne Park Hospital

Emerging Leader

• Laura Black - Southern Country Health Service / Silver Chain

• Caroline McGuiness - Mercy Hospital, Mount Lawley

• Patricia Morgan - Osborne Park Hospital

Preceptor of the Year

• Janelle Kagioris - Joondalup Health Campus

• Maree Woodward - Mercy Hospital, Mount Lawley

• Elena Adams - Osborne Park Hospital

Graduate of the Year

• Cathy Trunkfield - Fremantle Hospital and Health Services

• Heidi Doetsch - Osborne Park Hospital

• Sarah Isbill - Narrogin Hospital

Aboriginal Health

• Alicia Bellotti - Geraldton Hospital

• Jodie Mackell - North Metropolitan Health Service

• Grace McCarthy - Kimberley Population Health Unit

Consumer Appreciation Award

• Veronica Keys - Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital

• Toni-Jade Nieroba - Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital

• Galina Todorova - Royal Perth Hospital