Our nursing and midwifery workforce are frontrunners in care, education and research and we recognise the valuable contribution they make to our community.

Rural and remote placements

The nurses and midwives in Sydney Local Health District are often called on in times of disaster and are deployed to areas that need their help. We have recently helped on the south coast during the bushfires and sent a team up to Lismore during the floods. This flexibility and adaptability shows the kindness and care that is inherent to our nurses and midwives and contributes to a more sustainable workforce.

NSW Heath Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards 2024

The NSW Health Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards acknowledge the passion, dedication and contributions of nurses and midwives, who positively impact the health outcomes of patients, women and families across NSW.

Congratulations to Rowena Kellett from Mental Health Services who was nominated for the Healing Heart Award- Colleague Nominated for 2023.

Categories are:

• New to Practice Nurse/Midwife of the Year Award
• Aboriginal Nurse/Midwife of the Year Award (EN, RN, RM)
• Team of the Year Award (Nursing and/or Midwifery Team)
• Judith Meppem Lifetime Achievement Award
• Nursing and Midwifery Leadership Award
• Nurse of the Year Award (AIN/EN/RN)  
• Midwife of the Year Award (AIM/RM)
• Healing Heart Award – Consumer Nominated
• Healing Heart Award – Colleague Nominated