Ayr Health Celebrates Long Serving Staff

Staff at the Ayr Hospital took time to recognise some of their longest serving staff with a special morning tea function on Friday, 13th December, last week.
 
Eight staff across the whole nursing, medical, operational and administration service groups, were presented with certificates and commemorative pins by Burdekin Shire Mayor Pierina Dalle Cort, highlighting their milestone years of service.
 
Notably, clinical nurse, Suzette Marano, who primarily works within the emergency department, was awarded her certificate for 35 years of service to the health service.
 
Ayr Health Service director of nursing, Tracey Gabiola, said Ms Marano was one of the most experienced and invaluable members of the team.
 
“Suzette is a shining example of a rural generalist nurse who is competent across much of our service,” Tracey said.
 
“While she primarily works in emergency, she also provides support to all our nursing and medical staff within the acute ward and perioperative when required.”
 
“As a clinical nurse, Suzette provides an advanced level of assessment and emergency response skills and has provided quality leadership within our nursing team over her long career here at the Ayr hospital,” Tracey concluded.
 
Other staff who were recognised for Ayr Health Service length of service awards on the day included:
 
       ◦ Mary Anne Fraser    30 years
       ◦ Kathy Dunn              25 years
       ◦ Helen Fraser             15 years
       ◦ Jade Nielsen             10 years
       ◦ Colin De Wit            10 years
       ◦ Sandra Boccalatte    10 years
       ◦ Katrina Moretto       10 years

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Clinical nurse, Suzette Marano with Burdekin Mayor Pierina Dalle Cort. Photo: Supplied

L-R: Sandra Boccalatte (10 years), Mayor Pierina Dalle Cort, Colin De Wit (10 years), Suzette Marano (35 years), Jade Nielsen (10 years). Photo: Supplied

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