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Glen Innes health team remembers Vicki Elliott
22 January 2009
Glen Innes Hospital staff reluctantly farewelled Vicki Elliott last week, after the highly respected and well-liked midwife died suddenly.
Vicki will be remembered by her colleagues as a devoted wife, mother, daughter, daughter-in-law, midwife, nurse and friend.
Glen Innes Health Service Manager Cathryn Jones said Vicki had a reputation for being incredibly passionate about her chosen profession.
“She always had a smile and managed to calm nervous parents within the unit. She also tirelessly advocated for those in her care,” Ms Jones said.
“All those who worked alongside Vicki knew her as easy-going, kind, considerate, calm and non-judgemental – she exhibited those traits throughout her nursing career.”
At age 16 Vicki commenced her nursing training at the Glen Innes Hospital, where she developed an avid interest in babies; she had been granted permission to observe deliveries on her days off during her training.
After three years she graduated as a Registered Nurse and then in April 1975 she commenced her midwifery training at the Crown Street Women’s Hospital in Sydney. She remained there for an extra year to gain invaluable midwifery experience.
Vicki returned to Glen Innes in 1977 where she married Phillip Elliott. The couple made their home in Glen Innes and went on to have five children; Taryn, Rhianne, Kiri, Ryan and Bryce. Vicki worked on and off during her child-raising years, returning to full-time work in 2002.
“As a midwife, Vicki provided a wonderful service to the pregnant women that she had contact with, providing them with compassionate care during their labour, as well as sound, experienced advice during their first weeks as a parent,” Ms Jones said.
“She also displayed a willingness to be available at any time, for those new parents who just needed someone to talk to.
“Vicki also revelled in her role as a mentor at Glen Innes Hospital, imparting her knowledge and skills to midwifery students and inspiring them to be the best midwife they could be.
“Vicki will be sadly missed by those who knew her throughout the community.”
(HNE-1710)
Contact: Carisa Josephs
Phone: (02) 6767 7135 or 0428 106 183
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