International Nurses\u2019 Day is celebrated annually on May 12.<\/p>\n
The day honours nurses around the world for their selfless dedication to the needs of their patients.<\/p>
The Life Roseacres Hospital, in Primrose, joined in the celebration of the day celebration, on Friday, by hosting a special presentation for its nurses, with messages of encouragement and praise from the management.<\/p>\n
The theme chosen this year by the Life Healthcare group was \u201cA Voice to Lead\u201d, which aligns with some of the company\u2019s core values of performance, pride and passion for people.<\/p>
Sophie Sibisi, the nursing manager of the hospital, opened the events programme by thanking all the nurses at the hospital for their tireless efforts to improve the lives of patients and reminded them that nursing is an art.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen nurses go to sleep at night they should rest well, knowing they did all they could to help the people in their care,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Bets van der Berg, specialist perioperative practice, from Life Healthcare’s head office, then took to the floor with some words of encouragement for the nurses.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe often forget when things get tough that nursing is an art, and though you may at times be overwhelmed, never forget your gentle touch as a nurse because that makes all the difference in a patient\u2019s life,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
During the celebrations Ruth Mohlabe, a nurse in the hospital\u2019s medical ward, was honoured as one of the Great 100 Nurses of 2017.<\/p>\n
This award is given to the 100 top nurses, within the Life Healthcare group, who have made a significant difference to the profession of nursing and in the lives of patients, peers, students and the community at large.<\/p>\n
Nominees are judged on professionalism, compassionate care-giving, clinical competence and leadership qualities.<\/p>\n
The 100 top great nurses will be nursing ambassadors for Life Healthcare and the nursing profession at large.<\/p>\n