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In her many years as a staff nurse and as a home care nurse, Joyce demonstrates time and time again her tremendous enthusiasm for nursing. Her colleagues are amazed at the 'sheer energy with which she approaches each day's work.' Joyce is a home care nurse at Kiska Waptan Bighorn First Nation and also maintains a part time rotation at the Rocky Mountain Hospital and Care Center where she has worked in the areas of Medicine, Surgical, Obstetrics, Paediatrics, Palliative Care, and Emergency. Her wealth of experience enables Joyce to make sound decisions based upon best practice standards. Joyce does not limit her nursing activities to solely clinical work. She is also mentoring 3 community health nurses new to the community. Her mentoring of First Nations staff has enabled them to achieve meaningful health care careers. Joyce is a role model for promoting diversity and safe, discrimination-free work environments. Joyce develops strong respectful relationships with clients and staff based upon trust and fairness. She is well liked by her coworkers and the community at large for her 'positive outlook, hard work, and 'can-do' attitude'.
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