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Congratulations to Margaret who celebrated 50 years of service in January.

Clinical Support Officer Nursing Margaret commenced nursing in 1970 and went on to complete tertiary studies in 1987. Throughout her career, Margaret worked in many fields of nursing including theatre, midwifery and remote nursing at the Torres Strait Islands. She was the Director of Nursing at Biloela Hospital and later moved to Mackay in 1995 where she has undertaken various roles at Mackay Base Hospital.

Thank you for your outstanding contribution to the profession.

The wonderful team at Melaleuca Clinic provide exceptional services to people affected by alcohol and drug concerns. The team aims to provide a welcoming and patient-centred experience, and work together to reduce stigma and engage consumers in treatment.

Congratulations to Margaret who celebrated 50 years of service in January.

Dysart Hospital Director of Nursing Ros began her nursing career at Rockhampton Mater Hospital where she gained her general and midwifery certificates. In 1975 she moved to Mt Morgan, establishing a passion for rural nursing. A final move took her to Dysart, and in 1981, The mining town's hospital was built with Ros appointed as one of the first nurses at the facility.

Thank you for your outstanding contribution to the profession.

Tracy is one of the most forward thinking and inclusive managers in the health environment today. She is so passionate about developing others and helping them be the best clinician and person they can be. She 'leans in ' to what her team needs, facing adversity or adverse outcomes head on and supports her team 110% to pull together to be their best and to know that they are valued every day. From inspirational quotes on bathroom walls, toiletries and little touches to help to lift them up in 'their small' moments to being the face of the department and standing up for the excellence of her team - she just shines. Tracy serves her people and ensures that each and everyone of have the opportunity to connect to their purpose and know they add to and create value in our service, which in turns brings out the best in them. Tracy is a transformational leader - she had great self management, she has the ability to take the right risks and make difficult decisions whilst sharing the organisational vision through to her team. She is inspirational and remains adaptable, taking on change and challenges with a solution focus. Her ability to create a psychological safe environment for her team is often mentioned to me - the sign of a true leader. She leads by example and is known as someone people 'want' to work with. Tracy needs a 'Shout Out' as her leadership, personal drive and positive influence across the service is amazing - and we are lucky to have her.

Karen has been a full time midwife with Queensland Health since January 1988. Karen has primarily worked in birth suite and would have assisted thousands of newborns into the world. Karen is a kind and committed midwife and we are so grateful that she has chosen to work in our service

Shout out to an exceptional team of passionate and caring nurses. This wonderful team go the "extra mile" in providing a safe environment, exceptional nursing care, safe and efficient transporting of patients to appointments and to discharge destinations. An extraordinary team of (4 nurses a day) that can see up to 110 patients/visitors and family members each day through the Redcliffe Hospital Transit Lounge.

Maddie! Wearing her Toy Story Christmas scrubs, Maddie brings new life into the world as a midwife at Dalby Hospital. Maddie is also an exceptionally talented artist. She created this beautiful piece, tree of life, which was etched into glass, and placed at the entrance of Dalby Hospital Maternity Unit.

Queensland Children's Hospital bid farewell to Anne Ferguson who is retiring after more than 40 years of nursing. 👏 As a clinical nurse, Anne has spent the majority of her career caring for thousands of children after they've had surgery.

“At times the work can be challenging, but a great team of people makes the hospital such a nice place to work. I couldn’t imagine wanting to work anywhere else,” Anne said.

Thank you for everything you have done for Queensland kids over the years, Anne, and we wish you all the best for your retirement.