Biography
Margaret Jean Osborne Watson was a nurse of
outstanding excellence and leadership throughout her nursing career.
Margaret had diverse clinical and management roles culminating in her
appointment as Chief Executive Officer of the Nurses Board (now the Nurses and Midwives Board) of Western Australia
in 2000. Her strong leadership, excellent business acumen and clinical
knowledge were attributes that contributed to the effective and efficient management
of the Board.
Margaret was involved in various state and
national committees and was representative of a number of professional bodies
throughout Western Australia and Australia.
Margaret’s contribution to the nursing and
midwifery professions was tireless and dedicated at all times. In 2008, the
Margaret J O Watson Award was established in recognition of her outstanding
work as a clinician and ambassador to the professions of nursing and midwifery.
This Award will provide an opportunity for
nurses or midwives to showcase their innovation and vision for the future of
the professions.
Purpose
To provide financial assistance for nurses or midwives to:
- pursue an interstate or overseas innovative project of a kind that
is not available in Western
Australia
- undertake research and/or develop initiatives which will improve
patient/client outcomes, enhance quality and safety in nursing and
midwifery or improve service delivery.
Value
Up to $20,000 per annum
Selection Criteria
- Current registration with the Nurses and Midwives Board of Western
Australia
- Australian resident currently residing in Western Australia
- Evidence of contribution to nursing or midwifery
- Research proposals must reflect current nursing and/or midwifery
research priorities and practice
Availability
- The Margaret J O Watson Award is available annually to nurses
and/or midwives
- Funding is awarded to individuals only,
not organisations
- The Award will be available
only once to any recipient
- Applicants must be available
to attend an interview at the NMBWA in person, if required
- NMBWA may determine more than one
recipient of this Award
- The Award will be presented at an
appropriate event that acknowledges the professions of nursing and
midwifery
- The funding must be utilised within a
twelve (12) month period
Advice to Applicants
Please download the Margaret J O Watson Award Application Form below.
The application (with six copies)
should be typewritten on A4 paper and include:
- comprehensive Curriculum Vitae which
provides details of work and study history
- a detailed project/research proposal
including a budget plan
- the names and contact details of two
nursing and/or midwifery referees that you have sought permission from to
be approached.
Please note:
A final report to NMBWA will be required within three months of completion.
Closing Date for Award applications:
5 February 2010
Submission of Award Applications
Please
post to:
Award Applications
Education & Research Directorate
Nurses & Midwives Board of Western Australia
Locked Bag 6
EAST PERTH WA 6892
Enquiries
Please contact Liz Bain at
the Nurses & Midwives Board of Western Australia:
Telephone:
(08) 9421 1100
Email:
info@nmbwa.org.au
