Krembil Nursing
Our nursing funding pillar began with a single grant championed by Stacey Krembil. The Krembil Nursing Awards (KNA) were established in 2004 in support of nursing research, quality improvement, and career development. For 20 years Stacey focused this pillar on these awards by chairing and developing this program. In 2021, we announced the Krembil Nursing Scholarships as an extension program of these awards and have since expanded our support with some small additional grants and events.
Vision
Supported nurses transforming patient care.
Mission
Unlocking potential, advancing nursing practice at the Toronto Western Hospital.
What We Do
The Krembil Nursing Awards proudly recognizes the outstanding contributions and dedication of Toronto Western Hospital nurses who exemplify excellence in their practice. Established in 2004 with the vision to honour and uplift the crucial role of bedside nurses within the healthcare ecosystem, our awards program supports nurse-led quality improve and research projects designed to better.
Driven by a commitment to acknowledging the tireless efforts and invaluable impact of nurses, the Krembil Nursing Awards supports nursing innovation. Whether through their clinical expertise, leadership initiatives, or quality improvement ideas, our awardees inspire positive change and set high standards of care within their respective domains.
What We Do
Like most healthcare-based programs, the COVID-19 pandemic greatly affected the operations of the Krembil Nursing Awards. As bedside nurses, our recipients were on the frontlines of the health crisis deprioritizing quality improvement and research projects. As lockdowns began, the KNA was temporarily shutdown, but Stacey’s passion for nursing remained. We took this downtime and, with the help of the Toronto Western Hospital, developed the Krembil Nursing Scholarships.
These scholarships are an extension of the Krembil Nursing Awards and are awarded to nurses at the Toronto Western Hospital pursuing their master’s degree who show a great dedication to improving patient care. Many KNA recipients have gone on to become mentors to new awardees. These scholarships were the next logical step toward supporting their professional development.
Stacey is the Founder and Chair of the Krembil Nursing Awards and Krembil Nursing Scholarships. Stacey worked as an Operating Nurse at the Hospital for Sick Children and was in charge of the Craniofacial operating room.
