Lismore Base Hospital Midwife Robin Stabler has been named a finalist in the Excellence in Midwifery category of the 2019 NSW Health Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards.

Robin has been nominated for for being an integral part of the team, strong person-centred beliefs, and for being a strong advocate of her profession.

She’s one of the nurses and midwives from the Northern NSW Local Health District who are among 43 statewide finalists nominated for the 2019 NSW Health Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards.

The finalists have been selected from nominations in 12 categories which recognise nurses and midwives who have made a difference in clinical practice, research, management and leadership.

Registered Nurse Sally Smith from The Tweed Hospital has also been named a finalist in the Excellence in Nursing category for her strong team and work ethic, her excellent ability to build positive rapport with patients, and for being a role model on the wards.

Director of Nursing, Midwifery and Aboriginal Health Katharine Duffy said the awards recognise the contribution and of nurses and midwives working in the NSW public health system.

“These awards are an opportunity to honour nurses and midwives across NSW who go above and beyond and make a real difference not only within their teams but most importantly, to our patients,” Ms Duffy said.

Health professionals across the state nominated nurses and midwives working in the NSW public health system for 11 of the award categories.

Members of the public living in NSW were eligible to vote for the Consumer Appreciation Award, the 12th category, which recognises nurses and midwives who demonstrate outstanding patient care and support of families and carers.

Over 53,000 nurses and midwives are working in full-time and part-time positions in NSW Health hospitals and health services.

The Awards ceremony will be held in Sydney on October 1 at the International Convention Centre.

The NSW Government is investing $2.8 billion to recruit 8,300 extra frontline staff over the next four years, including an additional 5000 more nurses and midwives.

For more information on the 2019 Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards, visit https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/nursing/enma/Pages/default.aspx