14th June 2024
A number of Southern Trust nurses have been recognised at the (RCN) Royal College of Nursing Awards.
The ceremony took place on Thursday 13th June 2023 at the Culloden Hotel in Holywood. The event, which recognises and rewards excellence in the nursing profession, has been taking place since 1997.
Edith Donnelly, one of our Advanced Nurse Practitioners in the heart failure team, scooped the prestigious RCN Northern Ireland Nurse of the Year Award with Darren Hughes, CAMHS Youth Justice Senior Mental Health Practitioner commended in the same category. Mairead Donnelly, Head of Public Health Nursing won the Brownlee-Silverdale Leadership Award, while Fiona Keegan, Macmillan Colorectal Nurse was runner up in the Patient’s Choice Award.
Edith Donnelly
Heather Trouton, Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Nursing, Midwifery, AHP’s and Functional Support Services said:
“It is with immense pride that we celebrate our remarkable achievements at the recent RCN Awards.
“It reflects the dedication, passion and expertise of our exceptional nursing workforce in the Southern Trust and their commitment and determination to enhance the wellbeing and lives of those entrusted to their care.”
“I congratulate all our winners and runners up; this recognition highlights the high standards of our nursing staff and is thoroughly well deserved.”