This International Nurses Day, the vital contributions of nurses across NSW are being recognised as they continue to be at the heart of healthcare in every community.

Minister for Health Ryan Park thanked nurses for the important role they play in providing compassionate care and clinical expertise in a range of clinical, outpatient, and community settings.

International Nurses Day is an opportunity to shine a light on the incredible dedication NSW nurses show every day in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to thousands of people across the state. 

If you know a nurse or midwife going above and beyond, International Nurses Day is the perfect time to nominate them for the Healing Heart Award, as part of the 2025 Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards. 

The Healing Heart Award recognises a nurse or midwife whose compassion, kindness, professionalism, or other attributes stood out.

Nominations for the Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards are open until 12 June. People can nominate at: www.health.nsw.gov.au/einma

The Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards consist of nine awards, including seven local health district and specialty network-nominated awards, one consumer-nominated Healing Heart award and one colleague-nominated Healing Heart award.

Minister for Health Ryan Park said, “Nurses are the backbone of our healthcare system, and I want to thank each and every one of them for the vital role they play in our health system.

“Their contributions are critical to ensuring safe, effective, and compassionate healthcare, and their commitment is essential to the resilience of the entire health system.

“The care and expertise provided by nurses supports thousands of people across our state every single day, and International Nurses Day is a chance to shine a light on the incredible work they do.”

NSW Health’s Chief Nursing & Midwifery Officer Jacqui Cross said, “Nurses are everywhere all the time, contributing to health outcomes for the people and communities of NSW. They are in community settings and in acute and complex care environments, and everywhere in between.

“I am incredibly proud of my nursing colleagues and would like to thank them for their compassion, professionalism, and round-the-clock commitment to caring for patients in the public health system.

“As the single largest workforce group in NSW Health, nurses are there at every turn, making a real difference to the care and experience of patients and their families and carers.”