NSLHD CE Anthony Schembri congratulates RNSH staff at the presentation of the World Stroke Organisation Angels Diamond Award
International honour for RNSH stroke care Royal North Shore Hospital has received a World Stroke Organisation Angels Diamond Award, becoming the first hospital in the country to debut at the highest level of recognition. Representatives from the Angels
multidisciplinary team. “This can only be achieved through outstanding teamwork,” he said.
“Our strength lies in the nurses, non-clinical staff, allied health professionals and doctors across multiple disciplines - including the emergency department, radiology, interventional neuroradiology, intensive care, neurosurgery and neurology - who work together every day to deliver world class stroke care.” He acknowledged the leadership of Stroke Clinical Nurse Consultant Sheila Jala, whose commitment and mentorship have inspired many emerging clinicians to make stroke care a priority in their careers. “We are proud to receive this award as recognition of the exceptional care we deliver to our patients,” he said. The RNSH unit has long been recognised as a pioneer of stroke care in Australia, leading major advances in acute stroke management, including the first state wide interventional neuroradiology service. It helped develop advanced therapies for severe strokes, and in 2024, became the first comprehensive unit in NSW to be accredited by the Australian Stroke Coalition.
initiative presented the award this week, acknowledging the leadership within the RNSH Stroke Unit and its world-class stroke treatment. The accolade follows an independent evaluation of the unit’s performance, including the proportion of patients treated within recommended clinical timeframes and the quality of specialised care provided throughout their treatment journey. NSLHD Chief Executive Anthony Schembri congratulated the large team behind the remarkable achievement. “This milestone reflects the sustained commitment of so many people to evidence based, patient centred care that significantly improves long term health outcomes for stroke patients,” he said. Professor Martin Krause, head of stroke service at RNSH and director of the NSLHD Neuroscience Network, said the award recognises the dedication, skill and collaboration of a truly exceptional
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