The strength of The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) is our staff. Each year at the annual meeting, awards are presented to members of staff who are nominated by colleagues for their outstanding contribution to the hospital in their chosen field.
Staff nominated for the annual staff awards work in support of the RCH vision and strategic goals; reflect the hospital’s values of unity, integrity, excellence and respect and are recognised by their peers for their outstanding contribution to the hospital.
The Mary Patten Award
Nominees for this award must be members of the nursing staff at The Royal Children's Hospital who:
· Display outstanding leadership in nursing care
· Have a commitment to providing family centred patient care
· Be committed to improving patient care
· Encourage others to strive to achieve
· Be an advocate in advancing the profession of nursing
· Recognise the value of research in improving clinical care
Any member of staff may nominate a nurse for this award.
How to nominate for this award:
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· Please attach the completed nomination form, including any supporting documentation and forward to:
Laura Hutchison
Corporate Communications
Mary Patten Award – Nomination Form
Name of nurse being nominated:
Your name, position and contact details:
(You may need additional space to complete the questions below)
1. Describe how this nurse displays outstanding leadership in nursing care.
2. Describe how this nurse displays a commitment to providing family-centred patient care.
3. How is this nurse committed to improving patient care?
4. Describe how this nurse encourages others to strive to achieve.
5. Explain how this nurse advocates for advances in the profession of nursing.
6. Has this nurse been involved in research to help improve clinical care, or is he/she supportive of this? Explain.
(Please attach any other supporting documentation that is relevant)