Sarah Marchewka
May 2026
Sarah
Marchewka
,
RN
Toronto General Hospital - 10ES
University Health Network
Toronto
,
Ontario
Canada
Her ability to take on a leadership role early in her career, seamlessly adapt to a new team, manage the complexities of a high-flow acute unit, and train future leaders is a true testament to her outstanding abilities.
I am pleased to recognize Sarah for her exceptional leadership, judgment, and commitment to patient safety.
Sarah’s impact on our acute surgical unit has been nothing short of extraordinary, particularly considering that she assumed the Nurse in Charge role very early in her career. At the time, she was relatively new to nursing, yet she took on this highly demanding position with confidence and a remarkable sense of responsibility.
Her leadership was put to the test when she was called to lead a different team than the one she had been accustomed to. Despite being relatively new in her career, Sarah switched lines to lead a new group with a seamless transition, showing incredible adaptability and poise. She was faced with the complexities of an acute surgical unit with high patient turnover and a complex daily patient flow.
She rose to the occasion, effectively managing the fast-paced environment with skill and ensuring that both patients and staff were supported, even in challenging moments.
One of Sarah’s most significant contributions was her role in training and guiding the subsequent Nurse in Charge staff who followed her. Sarah’s leadership ensured that the unit’s flow remained steady and efficient, even after she transitioned out of the role. She mentored and supported new leaders, helping them integrate into the position smoothly while maintaining the unit’s high standards of care.
Her ability to pass on her knowledge and leadership style demonstrated her deep commitment to the unit and to the continuous improvement of the team.
Throughout her time as Nurse in Charge, Sarah consistently demonstrated exceptional judgment, prioritizing patient safety above all. Her leadership style was grounded in fairness and accountability, always making decisions with the well-being of patients and staff in mind. She was a firm, yet compassionate leader who fostered trust among her peers while maintaining smooth operations in a challenging and high-stakes environment.
Her ability to take on a leadership role early in her career, seamlessly adapt to a new team, manage the complexities of a high-flow acute unit, and train future leaders is a true testament to her outstanding abilities.
Sarah's dedication to patient care and her leadership have made a lasting impact on our unit, and she exemplifies the qualities of excellence that the DAISY Award seeks to honor.
Sarah’s impact on our acute surgical unit has been nothing short of extraordinary, particularly considering that she assumed the Nurse in Charge role very early in her career. At the time, she was relatively new to nursing, yet she took on this highly demanding position with confidence and a remarkable sense of responsibility.
Her leadership was put to the test when she was called to lead a different team than the one she had been accustomed to. Despite being relatively new in her career, Sarah switched lines to lead a new group with a seamless transition, showing incredible adaptability and poise. She was faced with the complexities of an acute surgical unit with high patient turnover and a complex daily patient flow.
She rose to the occasion, effectively managing the fast-paced environment with skill and ensuring that both patients and staff were supported, even in challenging moments.
One of Sarah’s most significant contributions was her role in training and guiding the subsequent Nurse in Charge staff who followed her. Sarah’s leadership ensured that the unit’s flow remained steady and efficient, even after she transitioned out of the role. She mentored and supported new leaders, helping them integrate into the position smoothly while maintaining the unit’s high standards of care.
Her ability to pass on her knowledge and leadership style demonstrated her deep commitment to the unit and to the continuous improvement of the team.
Throughout her time as Nurse in Charge, Sarah consistently demonstrated exceptional judgment, prioritizing patient safety above all. Her leadership style was grounded in fairness and accountability, always making decisions with the well-being of patients and staff in mind. She was a firm, yet compassionate leader who fostered trust among her peers while maintaining smooth operations in a challenging and high-stakes environment.
Her ability to take on a leadership role early in her career, seamlessly adapt to a new team, manage the complexities of a high-flow acute unit, and train future leaders is a true testament to her outstanding abilities.
Sarah's dedication to patient care and her leadership have made a lasting impact on our unit, and she exemplifies the qualities of excellence that the DAISY Award seeks to honor.