The MLHD excellence award winners are held in great esteem and praised for their contribution to the health industry.
“These awards celebrate the achievements of our staff.
Those exceptional people who have created and continue to uphold our values of excellence, innovation, and collaboration,” said Millicent Brown who co-hosted the event.
Murrumburrah Harden Health Service Manager Kerry Menz nominated Sheryl Waldron for the Executive Director Nursing and Midwivery excellence award, who was then announced the winner of the MLHD category.
The award publicly recognises and acknowledges the significant contribution of nurses and midwives to improving health outcomes of the community through their professional practice and commitment to nursing.
Sheryl will receive $1,500 for being awarded as the Nurse of the Year, to be used towards her professional development.
“The award goes to a nurse who has demonstrated excellence in leadership and recognises an outstanding nurse in the MLHD,” the MLHD statement said.
“A nurse leader is someone who exemplifies what it is to be a professional nurse while upholding the professional standards motivating and providing support to others and always being focused on outcomes for consumers.
“Sheryl has been employed as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Aged Care at Harden since 2004.
“She is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Aged Care Quality Standards in consultation with the Facility Manager.
“Residents and their families frequently provide positive feedback on how welcoming and caring Sheryl is, particularly when settling a resident into their new lifestyle.
“Sheryl takes the time to understand the residents and customise their care.
“Her positive approach to her role is infectious. She is highly regarded by her peers, and management team.
“Sheryl has a can-do attitude, assisting staff and ensuring consumer care is the priority always.”
The Twin Towns should feel lucky to have an outstanding woman of Sheryl’s calibre working for our local health service.
Sheryl Waldron of Coota has received the Nursing and Midwivery Award at The Murrumbidgee Local Health District Excellence Awards on October 7, with a virtual award ceremony via livestream.
There were 13 awards given out in the event, with the other 12 winners listed below.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leadership Award was received by Aboriginal Artwork Commissioning.
Alcohol and Drug Telehealth Service received the Collaboration Award.
Virtual Social Work Service Wagga Wagga received the Diversity and Inclusion Award.
On Track for Life (OT4Life) Project received the Excellence and Innovation Award.
Tameka-Lea Cahill, an Allied Health Assistant from Hillston received the Focus on Wellness Award.
Dr Madison Boot from Wagga Wagga received the Research Award.
The Supporting Ageing in the Community Project received the Quality and Safety Award.
The Boorowa Nursing team received the Our People Our Future Award.
The Geriatric Evaluation Management Outreach team received the Resilience Award. Jan Locke Physical Activity Leader received the Volunteer Award.
Fran Day OAM received the Chief Executive’s Choice Award.
The Drug and Alcohol Telehealth Service Pilot Project received the Board Chair’s Choice Award.
The Don Kendell Memorial Leadership Award winner is still to be announced.
All award recipients should be proud of their achievements and are to be thanked by the wider communities for their ongoing and heroic efforts.
Tim Warren
