Joy Turner was a Director of Nursing & Midwifery at Western Health from 2014 until 2020, and sadly passed away on 14 March 2023. During her time at Western Health she made long-lasting impacts through her significant leadership to the nursing workforce. She was a strong advocate for our patients and staff, and mentored many people to support their development.
Western Health offers the Joy Turner Memorial Scholarship Program on an annual basis to support point-of-care nurses/midwives who are involved in local quality improvement initiatives, to attend a health-related conference. The scholarship of up to $2,000 is awarded annually to five point-of-care nurses/midwives to reduce the cost burden related to attending a health-related conference.
Western Health recognises our point-of-care nurses and midwives are critical members of the healthcare team, and their involvement in quality improvement initiatives is essential to improve patient outcomes, reduce errors, and enhance overall patient experience. Nurses and midwives are often in the best position to identify areas that need improvement and develop innovative solutions. Nurse/midwife-led quality improvement initiatives have been proven to increase patient satisfaction, reduce healthcare costs, and improve the overall quality of care.
The involvement of point-of-care nurses and midwives in quality improvement initiatives is crucial to drive meaningful change and continuously improve patient outcomes.
Eligibility:
The Joy Turner Memorial Scholarship Program is open to all point-of-care nurses/midwives employed at Western Health who have played an active role leading a quality improvement initiative within their ward.
Applicants must provide evidence of the quality improvement initiative, together with a letter of recommendation from their ward manager.
Scholarship Award:
Every year, a scholarship will be awarded (up to $2,000 each) to five point-of-care nurses/midwives to reduce the cost burden related to attending a health-related conference.
The funds will be reimbursed directly to the scholarship recipient once confirmation of conference registration and payment has been received. The scholarship recipient will be responsible for making their own arrangements to attend the conference.
Application process:
Please complete the application form and return it and supporting documentation to NursingMidwiferyLeadershipPrograms@wh.org.au. Applications for will close on Friday 26 April 2024.