Celebrating nurses and patient-centred care
Nursing is considered the heart and backbone of healthcare.
The Life Dalview Hospital proudly recognised and acknowledged their nurses on Friday in celebration of International Nurses’ Day.
The nurses were recognised for their dedication, commitment and care in making life better for patients.
International Nurses’ Day, which is observed annually on May 12, 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-centered care, and why nursing is considered the heart and backbone of healthcare.
“Today, on International Nurses’ Day, we celebrate the unwavering dedication, commitment and compassionate care provided by our nurses to the community,” said Reshma Vanmali, the hospital’s manager.
“This is an important day in the calendar where we show our appreciation for our nurses whom are the integral part of the healthcare system. We salute you our nurses and for placing our patients at the centre of care.”
Life Healthcare took the opportunity to also thank the local community for putting their trust in its nurses and hospital services.
Chief nurse officer Merle Victor also extended her thanks to 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,” she said.
“Your compassion, care and professionalism is highly valued and contributes significantly to the overall well-being of our organisation, individuals and society as a whole.”
The Life Dalview Hospital is also exceptionally proud to have one of their nursing staff, Sindi Sithebe, as a winner in the 2024 Great 100 Nurses Awards.
This is an award of the best 100 nurses in the country within the Life Healthcare Group.
These awards, established in 2012, recognise nurses chosen by their peers for exemplifying excellence and compassion in their daily practice.
The initiative aims to honour nurses who have positively influenced the nursing profession and made a lasting impact on patients, peers, students and the community.
The Great 100 Nurses Awards serve as a platform to celebrate the exceptional care provided by nurses.
It acknowledges their commitment and enables them to serve as ambassadors, advocating for superior nursing care and enhancing patient outcomes at the bedside.
According to the hospital, Sithebe displays continuous assertiveness, is knowledgeable and competent within her profession and an expert in her field.
Her approach and mannerism towards managers, colleagues, patients and visitors are always in a respectful way.
Her delivery of tasks is done with etiquette and with performance pride in mind.
In addition, Sithebe is a compassionate caregiver who is always willing to offer support to her team, and is readily available to teach and assist in developing others.
Her personality displays gentle principles towards customers, colleagues and doctors.
Sithebe advocates for her profession and goes an extra mile for her patients.
