2011-05-13 – Today, at a ceremony in Ottawa, three exceptional nurses were recognized for their contribution to nursing in Canadian First Nation and Inuit communities. Goldie White from Makkovik, Labrador; Tracy Daigneault of Warman, Saskatchewan; and Susan Siwik of Parry Sound, Ontario were all awarded with the 2011 First Nations and Inuit Health Branch National Award of Excellence in Nursing.
“This award represents Health Canada’s sincere appreciation for the efforts of these three nurses. Their relentless hard work and unique ability to care for others have been recognized by their peers and community members and are acknowledged at today’s ceremony,” said Health Canada’s Deputy Minister, Glenda Yeates. “Congratulations to Goldie, Tracy and Susan on receiving this prestigious award in nursing.”
Registered nurses employed in First Nation and Inuit communities encounter unique and difficult challenges in delivering health care. They are often the only front line providers for those receiving medical care in remote and isolated communities where doctors are often not present. Currently, a total of approximately 1200 nurses are employed in First Nation and Inuit communities across Canada with approximately 50% employed by Health Canada, and 50% band-employed.
Established in 2003, the Award of Excellence in Nursing was developed to identify and recognize the work done by exceptional nurses in their communities. Each year, nurses working in First Nation and Inuit communities are nominated by their peers and fellow community members and three are selected to receive this designation. In addition to receiving a statuette, each nurse will receive a bursary for career development training.
Health Canada Celebrates the Winners of the 2011 National Awards of Excellence in Nursing
2011-05-13 – Today, at a ceremony in Ottawa, three exceptional nurses were recognized for their contribution to nursing in Canadian First Nation and Inuit communities. Goldie White from Makkovik, Labrador; Tracy Daigneault of Warman, Saskatchewan; and Susan Siwik of Parry Sound, Ontario were all awarded with the 2011 First Nations and Inuit Health Branch National Award of Excellence in Nursing.
“This award represents Health Canada’s sincere appreciation for the efforts of these three nurses. Their relentless hard work and unique ability to care for others have been recognized by their peers and community members and are acknowledged at today’s ceremony,” said Health Canada’s Deputy Minister, Glenda Yeates. “Congratulations to Goldie, Tracy and Susan on receiving this prestigious award in nursing.”
Registered nurses employed in First Nation and Inuit communities encounter unique and difficult challenges in delivering health care. They are often the only front line providers for those receiving medical care in remote and isolated communities where doctors are often not present. Currently, a total of approximately 1200 nurses are employed in First Nation and Inuit communities across Canada with approximately 50% employed by Health Canada, and 50% band-employed.
Established in 2003, the Award of Excellence in Nursing was developed to identify and recognize the work done by exceptional nurses in their communities. Each year, nurses working in First Nation and Inuit communities are nominated by their peers and fellow community members and three are selected to receive this designation. In addition to receiving a statuette, each nurse will receive a bursary for career development training.
Health Canada Celebrates the Winners of the 2011 National Awards of Excellence in Nursing