PAH Magnet Champion of the Year Award 2023
Aim
The aim of this award is to recognise a nurse who has demonstrated outstanding contribution/s in one of the Magnet components of Transformational Leadership; Structural Empowerment; Exemplary Professional Practice; and New Knowledge, Innovations and Improvement.
Eligibility
To be eligible the applicant/s must consist of a:
- Nurse/s of any level working within any unit or team outlined within the
PAH Organisational Structure (PDF, 655.11 KB) - Must be a Magnet Champion.
Criteria
Submit a maximum of 500 words which addresses the following:
- Outline which component of the Magnet Model is primarily addressed.
- Identify what contribution/s have been made under the designated Magnet component.
- Explain how the contribution exemplify excellence in the designated Magnet Model component.
- Outline the resulting outcomes and impact at the PAH, Metro South Health Service, State, national and/or international level.
Nomination process
An individual is able to self-nominate or be nominated by colleagues for this award. Please nominate by completing the online nomination form below. The Centre of Nursing Excellence (CNE) is accountable for coordinating this award.
Timelines
- Submissions open: Wednesday, 1 February 2023
- Submissions close: Wednesday, 29 March 2023 – final call!
Decision making governance process
Nominations will be judged by a panel that consists of nursing executive; interprofessional colleague; and a consumer representative from the PAH. Each member will have equal voting rights, although in the event of a conflict of interest (i.e. nominee is from respective work unit) these rights will be rescinded. The panel will utilise a Likert scale from ‘Strongly Agree that Applicant Meets Criteria to Strongly Disagree that Applicant Meets Criteria’ to assist in determining the top 5 nominations and recommend a winner of the award. The top 3 nominations and recommended winner will be tabled at the Nursing Director/Assistant Director of Nursing (ND/ADON) Committee Meeting. The ND/ADON committee will endorse the final decision. The top 3 teams will be notified and invited to the award presentation for the announcement of the award winner.
Please note: The education bursary will be equally shared amongst the recipients.
Reward and recognition
- $1,000 Education Bursary funded by Nurse Practice Development Unit.
- A Certificate of Recognition will be presented on International Nurses Day.
- Photo and award details included within the PAH Nursing Services Annual Review.
Enquiries
- Centre for Nursing Excellence
- Phone: (07) 3176 2892