Independent Sector Nursing Award

This award aims to recognise a Registered Nurse or Health Care Support Worker who has made an outstanding contribution to care within the Independent Sector in Northern Ireland.

Nominees for the Independent Sector Nursing Award will be a Registered Nurse or Health Care Support Worker committed to providing the highest quality care within the Independent Sector in Northern Ireland, in order to improve quality of life.

In addition to supporting the patient, the nominee will work with and support the patient’s family and/or friends, and work as part of the wider multidisciplinary team.

Who can be nominated?

A Registered Nurse or Health Care Support Worker (who is delegated work by a Registered Nurse) who is:

• Working at any level within a clinical role
• Practising within the Independent sector.

How to apply?

Fill out the application form below and complete a summary (up to 500 words) to demonstrate the following criteria

• use of evidence-based practice to inform daily work practice
• have leadership skills that have positively changed or influenced care delivery
• be an effective team worker who supports the development of colleagues
• demonstrate values that promote holistic, person-centred health and social care
• have participated in research-based practice, and influenced positive partnership working with individuals using services, members of the community, external agencies and other professionals
• Able to clearly demonstrate the benefits the work has had for patients, clients, families and colleagues
• Through service evaluation, patient involvement and / or other means, is able to demonstrate a positive impact upon care
• Show passion for the nursing profession and demonstrate a positive attitude towards care.
  
  Please read the nomination form guidance note before beginning your submission.
  
  Please note you will not be able to save the form, it must be completed in one go.