Geraldton Health Campus celebrates nurse of the year Vijil Varghese as a rock for colleagues to lean on

Geraldton Health Campus nurse of the year Vijil Varghese is described as a steady hand for colleagues to lean on. The local award is celebrated annually, nominating a nurse or midwife who demonstrates efforts in the provision of excellent health care for patients and support of their colleagues. This year, Mr Varghese was named the staff member most deserving of the award which is peer-nominated. Mid West regional director nursing and midwifery Marie Norris said Mr Varghese was a calm and steady presence who inspired and influenced others around him. “Vijil is well-known at the hospital for his commitment to excellent care for his patients but also for supporting his colleagues, particularly coaching junior staff,” she said. “His steady, knowledgeable and cool-headed approach is something that’s so important in what we know can sometimes be a high-pressure environment.” Ms Norris said she could not think of anyone more worthy of receiving the award, describing Mr Varghese as an outstanding representative who was committed to going the extra mile for Geraldton residents.