The Dunolly Nursing Home Auxiliary has awarded its annual education scholarship to nurse Jodie Dernehl and trainee nurse and instrument technician Cassie Owen.
The scholarship, presented to a staff member studying nursing or undertaking further specialist education, represents a significant investment in the development of our
people and the experience of residents at Dunolly Residential Community.
Donna Bell, Director of Nursing at Maryborough District Health Service - Dunolly Campus, said this year the Auxiliary decided to award the scholarship to two
applicants, increasing the total amount from $1,000 to $1,500, to be shared equally.
Jodie Dernhel is an Enrolled Nurse working at Dunolly and plans to use the scholarship to undertake the Wound Management Resource Program to enhance her
skills.
Cassie Owen is an Instrument Technician in our Central Sterile Services Department and is currently undertaking the Diploma of Nursing through Bendigo Tafe and
Maryborough District Health Service. Cassie recently completed one of her clinical placements at Dunolly.
“We appreciate the generous support provided by the Nursing Home Auxiliary who raise valuable funds to support our team and brighten the lives of the residents,” said
Ms Bell.
“The scholarship is just one example of the invaluable and thoughtful contribution they make. Recipients are able to develop and grow their skills and this improves and
enriches the experience of the team as a whole and the residents.”
Dunolly Residential Care Community is one of three residential communities managed by Maryborough District Health Service. The small community has 19 rooms dedicated
to aged care, surrounded by bushlands and gardens.
Rosemary McCreedy, from the Dunolly Auxiliary, presented the scholarships to this year’s recipients.