These important awards, which recognise and reward excellence in the nursing profession, have been taking place since 1997. This will be the 25th awards ceremony stretching across 27 years.
Rita Devlin, Director of the RCN in Northern Ireland said: “Our Nurse of the Year Awards returned last year after a two-year gap. Nursing has continued to face multiple challenges over the past year, but nursing staff continue to work hard to provide a high level of care to patients and play a leading role in developing health services.
“Health care provision is undergoing continuous change and it is crucial that we show our appreciation and recognise and reward excellence in nursing. The awards are also an important opportunity for the public to show how much they value the care they receive. Any member of the public can nominate a nurse or health care assistant they feel has made a special contribution to their care, or to the care of a friend or family member, for the Patient’s Choice Award.
“I would encourage all health care staff to look at the categories and consider nominating a colleague.”
Online nomination forms and a full list of categories are available here. The closing date for entries is Friday 24 March 2023. If you have any queries about the awards please contact: ninurseawards@rcn.org.uk.
The awards ceremony will take place on Thursday 15 June 2023 at the Culloden Hotel, Holywood.
