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MOSSEL BAY NEWS - Life Bay View Private Hospital in Mossel Bay had a special function to mark Nurses' Day.
It is commemorated on 12 May, which was a Sunday, so the hospital held its event on Friday, 10 May.
Theme
“Relax your feet” was the theme for the celebration.
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In a statement, the hospital noted: “Life Bay View Private Hospital proudly recognises and acknowledges its nurses this International Nurses’ Day.
"We recognise them for their dedication, their commitment and their care in making life better for patients.
Vital role
“International Nurses’ Day commemorates the vital role of nurses and observes the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the pioneer of modern nursing. Nightingale transformed nursing practices and laid the foundations for the nursing profession.
"These transformative practices included a focus on compassionate care, which today is also often referred to as patient-centred care, and it is why nursing is considered the heart and backbone of healthcare."
Manager
Hospital manager Nevil Vlok said: “International Nurses’ Day is an important day on our hospital calendar because it allows us to honour and celebrate our nurses for their incredible commitment to excellence in patient care.
"Our nurses not only work hard to provide quality nursing but they heal the body, mind and soul of many of our patients, with compassion and care.”
Community
Life Healthcare thanked the local community for putting its trust in its nurses and hospital services, the statement noted.
Life Healthcare’s chief nurse officer Merle Victor thanked all Life Healthcare nurses.
“We recognise and applaud the work you do, not only for our company but also for the people in your communities. Your compassion, care and professionalism is highly valued and contributes significantly to the overall wellbeing of our organisation, individuals and society as a whole.”
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