Mediclinic Highveld awards top nurses in Trichardt
Hospital appreciates all its nurses on international Nurses' Day.
TRICHARDT – Mediclinic Highveld recognised their nurses on Wednesday, 12 May on international Nurses’ Day.
This hospital celebrates this special day annually to take notice of the nurses’ contribution within the community.
Ms Sphiwe Mahlalela, patient experience manager at Mediclinic Highveld, said they acknowledge that 2021 has been a challenging year for all healthcare workers around the world and they are excited to take the opportunity to shine the light on the nursing team at Mediclinic Highveld.
“On international Nurses’ Day, we recognise each nurse who has chosen a career of caring for others,” said Ms Mahlalela.
Staff at Mediclinic Highveld chooses a Nursing Excellence Award winner annually.
This nurse is nominated by his or her peers in recognition for the hard work they invest in caring for patients.
Mr Solomon Mahlangu, professional nurse at Mediclinic Highveld, was chosen to receive the award this year.
“He received this symbol of appreciation for the care he provides to patients and for supporting his colleagues,” said Ms Mahlalela.
“We recognise that behind each excellent nurse, is a team of great nurses, making the nomination by those around him even more significant.”
Mr Mahlangu has been working at Mediclinic for eight years and he works in the Neonatal/Critical Care Unit.
His colleagues described him as a person one can always count on and someone who is eager to learn more and impresses people around him with his knowledge and effectiveness.
He is performance-driven and manages challenges on the floor.
“He supports his fellow colleagues daily and acts as a good example of the Mediclinic culture,” said Ms Mahlalela.
In Mr Mahlangu’s motivation letters written by his colleagues, they said: “Solly is a big man with a big heart for his small patients.
“The care, commitment, compassion and patience he shows towards his patients, is commendable. The neonatal unit’s babies are in good hands when he is on duty. He puts everything in to ensure his little patients are taken good care of. The families are comforted by the fact that they can leave their little ones in the hands of a competent and experienced nurse.”
