Ward Sister Award 2009

Almie Mngadi, Ward Manager, West Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust

Ward manager, Almie Mngadi of West Middlesex University Hospital in Isleworth received the Nursing Standard Ward Sister Award 2009 at a prestigious awards ceremony on Monday November 9 at the Dorchester..

Almie, manages Osterley 2, an acute respiratory ward. Nominated by one of her team members, Pamela Zzizinga, Almie is described as: ‘a great role model…She is a great inspiration to all of her staff, not only as a manager and a leader, but as a person.’

Entry criteria

Nominations are now closed. The criteria for the award ensured ward sister/charge nurse:

Has significantly improved the quality of care for patients, for example in terms of safety, clinical effectiveness and patient experience
Shows clear continued commitment to staff learning and development to ensure that ward team members have the skills and knowledge they need to provide safe and effective clinical care
Has played a leading role in influencing change and implementing new ideas to improve nursing practice
Demonstrates leadership and management skills
Is a clinical role model who demonstrates clinical expertise in delivering patient-centred and evidence-based nursing care