Best of the best! EMHS nurses and midwives scoop WANMEA finalists' pool
In total, 41 nurses and midwives, along with three nursing and midwifery teams, have been selected as finalists.
East Metropolitan Health Service (EMHS) has a whopping 13 finalists in this year's WA Nursing and Midwifery Awards (WANMEA) - the most of any other hospital service provider (HSP) in the State.
Acting EMHS Director of Nursing and Midwifery Kylie Fawcett said the announcement was testament to the incredible work undertaken by the nominees and their commitment to the profession.
“We're absolutely delighted that the calibre of our exceptional EMHS nursing and midwifery staff has been recognised in this finalists' list,” Kylie said soon after a special celebratory afternoon tea held last week.
The awards acknowledge excellence across a range of specialties and practice settings, with finalists drawn from public, private and non-government organisations throughout WA.
In total, 41 nurses and midwives, along with three nursing and midwifery teams, have been selected as finalists across 14 award categories.
The 13 EMHS nominees are:
- Einsten Astilla
- Elizabeth Hull
- Jennifer Akehurst
- Noreen Gould
- Georgia De Graaf
- Peta Hargrave
- Naomi Hallsworth
- Lola Sikora
- Teresa Thomas
- The Midwifery Birthing Centre
- Martin Clark
- Leah Williams; and
- Jodee Hollingsworth.
The winners will be announced at the WANMEA gala ball on 9 May.