Vote for Australias Best Nurse in the 2018 HESTA Awards

Vote for Australias Best Nurse in the 2018 HESTA Awards The Hunt is On for Australias Best NursePosted January 15, 2018, by Jenny Sakr Nominations for the 2018 HESTA Australian Nursing Midwifery Awards have opened, with communities asked to shine the spotlight on Australias most over-worked and under-rated worker the nurse. We want to hear from patients, colleagues and employers who have witnessed an extraordinary act by a nurse, or watched a nurse relentlessly put in the hard yards over time whether it is a one-off deed or an ongoing commitment to the industry and patients, said HESTA CEO, Anne-Marie Corboy. This year will mark the 12th year of the awards, which give well-deserved recognition to nurses, midwives, personal care attendants and assistants in nursing, all of whom are eligible for the award. Nominees from across the country will have the chance to win one of three awards Nurse of the Year, Team Excellence and Graduate Nurse of the Year. The $30,000 prize pool, provide d by ME Bank will be divvied up amongst the three winners. The prize will be in a ME EveryDay Transaction Account and can be used for personal development or further development of processes or services in the workplace. The HESTA Australian Nursing Midwifery Awards dinner will be held in Melbourne on Thursday, 10 May 2018. For more information or to make a nomination, visit the HESTA awards website. If youre interested making a difference and want to pursue a career in nursing, check out our online nursing courses.Graduate Certificate of NursingStudy modeOnlinePayment optionsFEE-HELPUpfront paymentCourse guide+ FREE eBrochureEnquire Online Enquire OnlineNursing ResourcesPharmacy assistant sample resumeEnrolled nurse sample resumeCareer Insider StoriesAziza Sahib - Registered NurseAileen Towse - OptometristInterested in becoming a?Disability Support WorkerAged Care WorkerCommunity Care WorkerPersonal Care AssistantTherapy AidePopular Career Searchesdiploma in nursing brisbanenurs ing course in perth tafeendorsed enrolled nursefast track nursing degree australiaassistant in nursing duties and responsibilitiesNursing CoursesGraduate Diploma of NursingEnquire Online Enquire OnlineMaster of NursingEnquire Online Enquire OnlineCertificate III in Allied Health AssistanceEnquire Online Enquire OnlineCertificate III in Business Administration (Medical)Enquire Online Enquire Online Jenny SakrJenny found her way with words while interning during uni, since, shes produced articles on it all from hair and beauty to homewares, travel, career advice and study tips. On a weekend youre most likely to find her lining up for a table at the latest cafe or restaurant.Related ArticlesBrowse moreHealthNursingCritical health problem in nursing jobsFor well over two decades there have been warnings of a looming crisis in the health-care system due to the ageing population and significant workplace shortages.Aged CareWORKFORCE TRENDSAged care workers demand pay riseAustralian aged care workers have lodged a claim for a 60 per cent pay increase a rise that would add up to $10 an hour to the hourly wage.Aged CareNursingNEWS Aged care workers to receive $1.2 billion pay riseThe federal government has announced that it will spend an additional $1.2 billion over four years to raise the wages of aged care workers.