Life Flora Hospital honours their nurses
To celebrate International Nurses' Day, the nurses of Flora had a candle-lighting ceremony, took the nurses'plegde and had a fun fashion show.
Nurses from Life Flora Hospital were honoured by the hospital as being the power behind care and for the dedicated professionals whose expertise, compassion and teamwork support patients at each stage of their healthcare journey.
Marketing and communications manager at the hospital, Lauren Van Zanten, said International Nurses’ Day, which is celebrated in May, isn’t only an opportunity to celebrate the commitment, but also to recognise nursing as a highly skilled clinical profession that continues to evolve in response to increasingly complex healthcare needs.
This year’s theme was ‘The Power Behind Care’, which 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.
She added that research consistently shows that collaborative care models improve patient satisfaction, enhance safety and reduce hospital stays; reinforcing the critical role of nurses within wider teams.
“By working as part of multidisciplinary teams, nurses, doctors and other healthcare professional’s co-ordinate care so patients feel supported, informed and cared for at every stage of their journey,” says chief nurse officer at Life Healthcare Merle Victor.
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.
“When we invest in and empower nurses, we strengthen the entire system of care. Nurses are, without question, the power behind care,” adds Victor.
At a local level, the hospital is proud to celebrate its nursing team, whose professionalism, expertise and compassion continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families every day.
“I want to extend my deepest gratitude to each of our nurses. Your compassion turns clinical care into comfort, your resilience brings strength in our most challenging moments, and your dedication touches lives in ways words can never fully capture. You are the heart of our hospital, and we are endlessly thankful for all that you give everyday,” said hospital manager Jacques De Klerk.
“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.”
The event space was elegantly transformed into a ‘Nursing Through the Ages’ showcase. Each session featured a candle-lighting ceremony, followed by the renewal of the nurses’ pledge to the service of humanity. This was complemented by a fashion show highlighting nursing attire across different eras. At the conclusion of the event, each nurse was provided with a thoughtfully prepared lunch pack.
To mark International Nurses’ Day, the hospital recognised the contribution of its nurses through the group’s Great 100 Nurses Awards. The recipients selected for Life Flora Hospital are unit manager Patricia Sutherland and registered nurse Bontle Tau.
