The Tasmanian Government has congratulated award winners and finalists in the annual Tasmanian Public Sector Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards staged in Hobart on Friday night
Minister for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Bridget Archer, said the awards recognised the outstanding contributions of nurses and midwives working across public hospitals, community health, public health and primary health care services within the Tasmanian Health Service.
"Our valued nurses and midwives are central to the delivery of health care in Tasmania and represent the largest health workforce in the State,'' Minister Archer said.
"I extend my congratulations to all award winners, finalists and everyone who was nominated. Your recognition is richly deserved, and your contributions to health services are highly valued and appreciated.
"The awards provide an opportunity to celebrate the significant contributions and professional accomplishments of nurses and midwives working across Tasmania's public health system.
"I would like to again acknowledge all nurses and midwives across Tasmania for the vital role they play in delivering high-quality health care services to communities statewide each and every day," Minister Archer said.
There were 52 nominations across nine award categories, which were assessed against pre-determined criteria and guidelines by the judging panel.
The full list of winners is as follows:
