South Metropolitan Health Service Board Award
This award is presented to an employee who over their career has demonstrated exceptional commitment to ensuring Western Australians receive safe, high quality and accessible health services, no matter where they live.
2021 winner: Peta Fisher, Coordinator of Nursing and Midwifery, Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group
Described as a force for change, Peta is an enthusiastic leader with a reputation for teamwork, inclusiveness and appreciation.
Peta works tirelessly to advance midwifery at Fiona Stanley Hospital and across South Metropolitan Health Service. A passionate advocate for improved patient outcomes and experiences, her leadership has improved access to maternity services for both low risk women and those with complex and diverse needs.
Peta has driven numerous initiatives to improve maternity, pediatric and neonate patient outcomes and experiences including the Aboriginal Maternal Health Program, Maternal Fetal Assessment Unit on the move, and the Family Birthing Centre.
An innovative and lateral thinker, Peta has forged a dynamic maternity unit with staff eager to expand their skills, promote new ideas and improve care or work environments.
Read more about Peta's commitment to providing exceptional health care (external site).
Congratulations to our other finalists for 2021:
- Coral Silk, Emergency Department Psychiatric Liaison Nurse, Rockingham Peel Group
- Dr Paul Mark, Area Director of Clinical Services, South Metropolitan Health Service
Learn more about our finalists
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