Moorditj Dookoorniny Award
In Noongar language Moorditj Dookoorniny means to make well and this award, chosen by the SMHS Chief Executive and Board, recognises an employee who goes above and beyond their normal duties to embody the organisation’s values and proactively works to improve outcomes. This category is open to all staff working across SMHS.
2024 winner
Mirko Hessel, Clinical Nurse Coordinator Radiation Oncology – Rockingham Peel Group (RkPG)
Mirko Hessel has single-handedly worked with local radiology clinics on a public/private partnership so that cancer patients in the Rockingham/Peel catchment area can receive care closer to home.
He has developed clinical pathways, built relationships with varying providers and clinicians to promote seamless referral pathways, supported and advocated strongly for the patient cohort and commenced multi-disciplinary team meetings with a host of specialities.
He has also become an excellent clinical resource for staff within Rockingham General Hospital Mirko has an incredible work ethic and persistence to get the job done and, above all, shows great compassion when caring for patients and their families.
Congratulations to our other finalists
- Associate Professor Vinicius Cavalheri, Allied Health Research Director – Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group (FSFHG)
- Nicole Slavin, Nurse Unit Manager Emergency – RkPG
See other 2024 Excellence Award winners.