MIDWIFE OF THE YEAR 2023 – DANA MAJMAN
HONOURING OUR MIDWIVES AND NURSES
Earlier this year, we celebrated the wonderful contribution of our midwifery and nursing teams as part of International Day of the Midwife and International Nurses Day.
As part of our celebrations we held the annual Jessie McPherson Private Hospital Nursing & Midwifery Awards. The award categories are:
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR MIDWIFE OF THE YEAR 2023 – DANA MAJMAN
Dana is a Registered Midwife in our Maternity Unit – Ward 51 North. Dana has shown amazing growth and development from a Graduate to a proficient all-round Midwife in the three years she has been with us at Jessie McPherson.
Director Clinical Services, Jennine Harbrow and Janelle Gridley, Maternity Unit Manager, explain why Dana won the Jessie McPherson Private Hospital Midwife of the Year Award 2023.
“Dana joined the 51 North team in April 2019. During this time securing a graduate placement was quite challenging and Dana missed out on a ‘computer-matched placement’ at all the hospitals she had applied to, this was due to there being too many new midwives and not enough vacancies – if only we had that problem now!
During her interview for a placement at Jessie McPherson, Dana said “I just need you to give me a go and I will make sure you won’t regret it” – and that is absolutely 100% true. Dana is hard working, dedicated, punctual and prepared to go the extra mile for both her patients and colleagues.
Dana has developed and consolidated her clinical skills and knowledge very quickly by working four days a week, she is keen to learn and become confident in all aspects of antenatal and postnatal care of women and families, including Special Care Nursery.
Dana is a quick learner and always keen to expand her knowledge. She has persisted in this so consistently that she is now able to work in whatever role is required of her, including attending Elective Caesarean Sections.
In the last year, Dana has mentored a number of new staff and midwifery students who find her to be a great educator and role model.
Dana is loved by families and is respectful and caring. Her manner of teaching parents is gentle but comprehensive and never hurried or dismissive. Being a Mum to three boys outside of work means she rarely gets time to herself or time to be pampered but also means she can be a midwife who speaks from experience and portrays integrity.
Congratulations Dana, we are very proud of all you have achieved, well done on being our Midwife of the Year 2023.”
Dana, who was surprised to receive the award, had the following to say.
“Thank you so much! I was extremely shocked, I had no idea I was even nominated! Honestly, once the shock wore off, I was feeling great. To be acknowledged with an award like this, for the work midwives do for families is truly wonderful. While we never need the public recognition, sometimes it is nice to receive it.
I absolutely love my job and being a midwife is so fulfilling. Knowing what a difference I can help make, even if it’s only minor, to the lives of a woman and her family at such a pivotal moment is truly rewarding.
I would like to say thanks to Janelle Gridley who took a chance on me when no one else would and I am eternally grateful! To all the ANUMS/midwives/JSCN nurses who are amazing colleagues. I am so lucky to work with a team that is supportive, nurturing, knowledgeable and hard working.”
Congratulations Dana!
Pictured: Midwife of the Year 2023 Dana Majman with Jennine Harbrow, Director Clinical Services
