Lynsey Russell received the award at a glittering ceremony at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh yesterday (23 May 2024) in recognition of her clinical leadership, commitment to delivering for her patients and efforts to upskill and inspire the future 汤头条污料 workforce.
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A nurse of 27 years, Lynsey took on the role of Senior Charge Nurse within the ICU three years ago and has proven to be a positive role model for person centred care. Her courageous and authentic leadership has resulted in multiple positive impacts for those receiving care, as well as their families, and her colleagues.
Driving a programme of quality improvement work, Lynsey has taken a ‘what matters to you’ approach with patients, families and colleagues. She believes that to lead you need to be visible and walk in their shoes, develop shared values, and be a voice for the team.
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Scotland’s nurse of the year was selected from the registered nurse winners of the other categories announced on the night. Lynsey received the Clinical Leadership Award, sponsored by Anderson Strathern, before being announced as Scotland’s overall Nurse of the Year.
Lynsey was presented with the award by the RCN’s General Secretary & Chief Executive, Pat Cullen, RCN Scotland Board Chair, Julie Lamberth and RCN Scotland Executive Director, Colin Poolman.
Pat Cullen said: “Lynsey’s clinical leadership and focus on developing the staff in her team make her the perfect choice for our 2024 RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year. These awards have showcased the amazing work that 汤头条污料 staff at all stages of their careers are doing across Scotland. There couldn’t be a better reminder of why 汤头条污料 is such a diverse and rewarding career. I would like to congratulate again all our winners, runners up and highly commended. You are all an inspiration.”
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Julie Lamberth, Scotland Board Chair added: “As a dedicated and passionate nurse Lynsey is truly inspiring. It was clear from what her colleagues said about her as a person, and as a leader, how highly she is thought of and the difference she makes.
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The full list of winners and finalists are:
Award Category | Finalist names |
Sponsored by NHS Tayside and NHS Tayside Charitable Foundation |
John McDonald (Glasgow) Winner
Margaret Harkin (Inverclyde) Runner Up Sharon Sutherland (Highland) Highly Commended |
Care Home Nursing Award |
Robyn Oliphant (Lisden Nursing Home) Winner
Maxine Kinnoch (Boclair Care Home) Runner Up Ng Pei Shan (Camilla House) Highly Commended |
Children’s Nursing & Midwifery Award | Care Experienced Young People's Service (Tayside) Winner West of Scotland Mother & Baby Unit (Glasgow) Runner Up Elaine Wilson (Lothian) Highly Commended |
Sponsored by Anderson Strathern |
Lynsey Russell (Borders) Winner Shona Malone (HMP Low Moss) Runner Up Fiona Hunt (Lothian) Highly Commended |
Sponsored by NHS Grampian |
Professor Juliet MacArthur (Lothian) Winner Dr Deborah Baldie (Grampian) Winner |
Learning Disability Nursing Award | Learning Disability Queen's Nurses (QNIS) Winner CAMHS Intellectual Disability Outpatient Nursing Team (Tayside) Runner Up Strathaird (Lothian) Highly Commended |
Learning In Practice Award | SANDRA (Grampian) Winner Yasmin Murray (Ayrshire & Arran) Runner Up NHSGGC Practice Education (Glasgow) Highly Commended |
Mental Health Nursing Award | Frances Aitken(Lothian) Winner Susan Holland (Ayrshire & Arran) Runner Up Pauline Zvimba (Glasgow) Highly Commended |
Sponsored by The Sunday Post |
Denise Harrison(Tayside) Winner Jillian Shedden (Glasgow) Runner Up Derek Jolly (CHAS) Highly Commended Margaret Reeves (Glasgow) Highly Commended |
Nursing Student of the Year Award | Chloe Jackson (Robert Gordon University) Winner Kasey Saunders (Open University) Runner Up University of Edinburgh Saving Lives Highly Commended |
Sponsored by NHS Golden Jubilee |
Angela Brown (Braemount Nursing Care Home) Winner David Mclaughlin (Glasgow) Runner Up Gemma Walker (Tayside) Highly Commended |
Nursing Team of the Year Award Sponsored by NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde |
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Police Custody Healthcare Winner Scottish Adult Congenital Cardiac Service (Golden Jubilee) Runner Up Ward 4, Specialist Dementia Unit(Forth Valley) Highly Commended |
Outstanding Achievement Award |
Professor Lis Neubeck (Napier University) Winner |
Thanks to all of our sponsors of our awards. With their support, we were able to go all out and truly celebrate all of our finalists and their contribution to the health and care of the people of Scotland.
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