Our inspirational CISS staff recognised
Stella Wake was a very popular winner of the values in action category of the 2017 CISS Staff Excellence Awards.
Twenty finalists from across Community, Indigenous and Subacute services (CISS) were recognised for their patient-centred approach to care and outstanding work at the 2017 CISS Staff Excellence Awards.
Speaking at the Award Ceremony, Executive Director Chris Seiboth said the 20 finalists were part of a group of 45 individuals and teams who were nominated by their peers for the excellence awards.
“There have been some great advances in the delivery of care to our patients, clients and residents over the past 12 months,” Chris said. “It is great to showcase this success.”
“Over the last year I have personally witnessed a great commitment to the values of Metro North Hospital and Health Service and a wider commitment to care by our inspirational staff.”
Close to 100 staff attended the 2017 CISS Staff Excellence Awards, which included eight categories ranging from Star Performer to Excellence in Person Centered Practice.
From the reaction, there a number of very popular winners, including Stella Wake who is an Endorsed Enrolled Nurse with the Diabetes Service and was nominated for her patient-centred care and great attitude when supporting staff and patients.
Director of Occupational Therapy Gavin Brealey said Stella was always smiling and helpful to everyone she comes across, both staff and clients.
“She always seems to be going above and beyond to ensure that clients are being looked after and that the work place is a happy and inclusive place in which to work,” Gavin said.
2017 CISS Staff Excellence Award Winners
- Donna Ryan, Occupational Therapist, Community Based Rehabilitation Team
- Jodi Kite, Clinical Nurse, Interim Care Zillmere
- Stella Wake, Endorsed Enrolled Nurse, Diabetes Services
- Data and Reporting Team (DART)
- Jon Fraser, Manager, Applications Development, and MNIT Applications Development Team
- Anthony Walsh, Senior Occupational Therapist, Community Based Rehabilitation Team
- CISS Dietetics Team
- Belinda Sawtell, Associate Advanced Practice Nurse, Gannet House
- Erin James, Occupational Therapist, Interim Care Zillmere
- Central Patient Intake Unit
2017 CISS Staff Excellence Award Highly Commended
- Nelson McClanachan, Physiotherapist, Senior Therapists Action Group
- Diana Green, Administration Officer, Diabetes Service
- Gai-Maree Cain, Co-ordinator, Safety and Quality
- Michelle Goding, A/Allied Health Team Leader, Interim Care Zillmere
- Jillian Ross, Dietician, Brighton Rehabilitation Unit
- Kelly Smith, A/Senior Project Lead, Ngarrama Indigenous Child Health
- Dr Ann Rahmann, Physiotherapist, Brighton Rehabilitation
- ‘Write-On’ Muster team
- Prue Haslett, Senior Podiatrist, Diabetes Service
- Stephen Gooley, Registered Nurse, Hospital in the Home
- CISS Domestic and Family Violence Training Team
- Aged Care Assessment Team, Caboolture, Nundah, Redcliffe and Chermside
Please view the gallery of images of our award winners.
