Goulburn Valley Hospice’s Annie Jorgensen received one of the top awards at the Palliative Care Awards.
The clinical manager and quality co-ordinator received the 2023 Emerging Leader Award at the national ceremony.
The event, held in Sydney on September 14, recognises the important work palliative care nurses do for the community.
Ms Jorgensen has been with GV Hospice for the past five years, leading a relatively new team in achieving improved outcomes for patients and their families.
Under her leadership, GV Hospice achieved the highest indicator results in Australia through the Palliative Care Outcome Collaboration, a nationally funded clinical assessment tool.
Ms Jorgensen said her award win was “unexpected”.
“It’s very much an honour,” she said.
“It’s certainly not something you go into this career aiming to win.
“This award is a reflection of GV Hospice and their service to the community.”
Executive manager Wendy Ross said GV Hospice was fortunate to have Ms Jorgensen on its team.
“Annie is a great clinician, leader and a hard worker. Her commitment to patients, their loved ones, and the staff is exceptional,” she said.
“To have achieved what she has in such a short period working in palliative care is outstanding, especially with the number of challenges that have presented during that time.”