Friendship helps midwife feel at home

Hawkesbury District Health Service Registered Nurse and Midwife Amanda says her decision to join a former university friend at the hospital has been one of the most rewarding of her career.

17 Oct 2022

Amanda joined the hospital 12 months ago after being encouraged to work in the hospital’s maternity ward by a friend she knew from university.

“My friend has been working here for I believe close to 12 years now and she has been on at me to come and work at this amazing place for a very long time,” Amanda said.

“I finally listened to her and I have been very happy here ever since.”

“It is a fantastic place to work. I have worked in many hospitals across the Sydney area and it is definitely my favourite.”

Amanda said the qualities that made the hospital different, particularly for midwives, was the opportunity to support women and families across the full continuum of care.

“I love being able to come on the ward and work in numerous area. I work across delivery suite, special care nursery, as well as the postnatal/antenatal ward,” she said.

“No day is the same.”

Hawkesbury District Health Service is located about one hour from central Sydney close to the picturesque Hawkesbury River.

“I love atmosphere it’s a hospital in regional area in Sydney,” she said.

“The free parking. The excellent traffic on the way to work, just makes it so easy to get to and from work.”