Nursing award for Caoimhe

Nursing award for Caoimhe

1 June 2022

DOWNE Hospital nurse Caoimhe Murdock has been presented with a prestigious award.  

Caoimhe — who is a deputy sister in the highly acclaimed Rapid Assessment Centre — has received the Cavell Award, which recognises her passion and excellence in caring for older people. 

Cavell Star Awards are given to nurses, midwives, nursing associates and healthcare assistants who shine bright and show exceptional care and compassion.

Caoimhe was delighted to presented with her award by Queen’s University Belfast lecturers Susan Carlisle and Daphne 

Martyn .

Caoimhe recently completed the Nightingale Challenge, which aims to help develop the next generation of young nurses and midwives as leaders, practitioners and advocates in health and to demonstrate that nursing and midwifery are exciting and rewarding careers.

The South Eastern Trust congratulated Caoimhe on her “wonderful achievement”.