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Nominations for this award are now closed.
Shortlisting and interviews for 2024 have been completed. 
The winner and runner up of this category will be announced at the award ceremony on Thursday 21 November 2024.

Registered Nurses working with adults operate in a dynamic clinical environment which is constantly changing not least to embrace innovations in healthcare technology and advancements in research and best practice. Providing care to adults who need clinical nursing care, practicing in a variety of care settings.

About the award: This award aims to recognise an exceptional Registered Adult Nurse who is being recognised for their innovative and creative approach to the care of adults.

Who can be nominated?

A Registered Nurse (Adult) who is:

• Working at any level within a clinical role or managing clinical services within Wales
• Practising in any sector for example: Independent Health and Social Care Sector, Third Sector, NHS or Local Authority
• Diversity in nominees is encouraged to reflect the workforce in Wales
  
   

Criteria

• Able to demonstrate that their work relates national policy and strategy within health and/or social care
• Through effective leadership is able to demonstrate a positive contribution to an innovative development that has made a difference to people receiving care
• Use of a credible evidence-base and / or developing an evidence base to under pin their work for the project for which they are being nominated
• Able to demonstrate a safe governance framework for the service or innovation being described for which they are being nominated
• Able to clearly demonstrate benefits the work has had for patients, clients, families and colleagues
• Through service evaluation, patient involvement and / or other means, is able to demonstrate a positive impact 
• Shares this work/ project with colleagues for the purpose of learning, demonstrating leadership qualities that reflect the NMC Code of Practice.
• Show commitment to and passion for the nursing profession, going the 鈥渆xtra mile鈥�, demonstrating a 鈥渃an do鈥� positive attitude

What makes a winning entry? - top tips to make you nomination stand out from the crowd!

Please read the nomination guidance note before beginning your submission. We have created some examples of excellent nominations to give you an understanding of the detail needed to make your nomination shine. You can also  'Writing the perfect nomination for RCN Wales Nurse of the Year' for some top tips for making sure your nomination wows the judging panel.

Please remember to follow these key points:

• Tell us why you are nominating this person. A minimum of 300 words will be requested to explain your nomination, up to a 500-word limit for your submission. The more detailed you are the better so make full use of the word count given to you!
• Start with their success: What鈥檚 the headline? What are you proud of? Start with the attention-grabbing success to hook the judges immediately 
• When writing your 500 words, please refer to the award criteria for the category you are nominating for and hit each point mentioned by providing solid evidence. that way, you鈥檒l increase your chances of your nomination being shortlisted!
• Please tell us specifically how your nominee has gone over and above the requirements of their role, and/or how they have made significant contributions to their field of work.
• Lastly but not least, check your spelling and grammar! Professionalism and care are equally as important in your nominations! Spell out any acronyms to be as clear to the judges as possible, don鈥檛 make any assumptions that they know what you鈥檙e talking about!

We also encourage patient nominations; we want to hear about how your experience of excellent nursing care has touched your lives. This could be yourself, a family member or someone who is making a difference in your local community!  Contact RCN Wales if you would like help in choosing a category to nominate. NurseoftheYearAwards@rcn.org.uk

Diversity in nominees is encouraged to reflect the workforce in Wales across all areas of nursing; Independent Health and Social Care Sector, Third Sector, NHS, or Local Authority.