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Life Robinson Private Hospital used International Nurses’ Day to recognise the role nurses play in patient recovery, safety and quality healthcare delivery.
As the world marked International Nurses’ Day on May 12, Life Robinson Private Hospital honoured its nurses as the power behind care – dedicated professionals whose expertise, compassion and teamwork support patients throughout their healthcare journeys.
According to the hospital’s marketing and communications coordinator, Melanie van Staden, International Nurses’ Day is not only an opportunity to celebrate commitment, but also to recognise nursing as a highly skilled clinical profession that continues to evolve in response to increasingly complex healthcare needs.
She said this year’s theme, The Power Behind Care, reflects the essential role nurses play across the continuum of care, from informed clinical decision-making and patient advocacy to collaboration within multidisciplinary teams that deliver safe and sustainable healthcare.
Research consistently shows collaborative care models improve patient satisfaction, enhance safety and reduce hospital stays, reinforcing the important role nurses play within healthcare teams.
“By working as part of multidisciplinary teams, nurses, doctors and other healthcare professionals coordinate care so patients feel supported, informed and cared for at every stage of their journey,” said Merle Victor, chief nurse officer at Life Healthcare.
Van Staden added that nursing today is a respected and highly skilled profession requiring sound clinical judgement, resilience, compassion and adaptability.
“Nurses are central to positive patient outcomes and to the long-term sustainability of healthcare systems,” she said.
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“When we invest in and empower nurses, we strengthen the entire system of care. Nurses are, without question, the power behind care,” added Victor.
At a local level, Life Robinson Private Hospital said it is proud of its nursing team, whose professionalism, expertise and compassion continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.
“Today, we celebrate our nurses and the meaningful impact they have on our patients’ lives. Thank you for shaping the future, one patient, one decision and one act of courage at a time. You truly are the power behind care,” said hospital manager Carey MacColl.
“When patients are most vulnerable, nurses offer skilled care, reassurance and a constant presence throughout treatment and recovery. We thank our community for entrusting us with their care, and we thank our nurses for serving our community with such dedication and compassion – making life better,” she added.
To mark International Nurses’ Day, the hospital recognised the contribution of its nurses through the group’s Great 100 Nurses Awards and hosted a brunch in their honour.
The event included messages of appreciation from hospital management and doctors, as well as a candlelighting ceremony during which the nurses’ pledge of service was read.
