Exemplary nurse retires after 30 years of service
Many speakers commended her for her integrity, professionalism, reliance in the execution of her duties and her exemplary behaviour.
After 30 years of service to the nursing profession, Port Shepstone Hospital management and staff bid farewell to one of its senior managers, Deputy Nursing Manager, Thembi Mkhize last week.
According to hospital, PRO, Phumza Morai, the celebration held at the Wild Coast Sun was filled with warm feelings of friendship and appreciation shared by the management team and staff from various components of the hospital and her colleagues from neighbouring hospitals.
Her family also attended the function, eldest sister Zinhle Mngunyana, two daughters Lindiwe and Zama together with her son-in-law Ntuthuko Ngwane.
Among the guests were Cynthia Mkhwanazi, deputy nursing manager from Murchison Hospital and retired nurse, Jackie Joseph who have dealt with Mrs Mkhize in the context of current and emerging issues that affect the nursing profession within the district.
“We are sad that you are leaving because you were one of the most prompt managers, always willing to share information with others when we were given tasks by the Provincial Nursing Forum,” said Thoko Ntuli on behalf of Ugu Nursing Forum.
Port Shepstone Human Resource Manager, Mxolisi Zulu and many other speakers from the hospital shared insights about Mrs Mkhize’s hard work and dedication as she led one of the largest components in the hospital.
Many speakers commended her for her integrity, professionalism, reliance in the execution of her duties and her exemplary behaviour.
“I was quite distressed when you handed in your retirement proposal letter because we enjoyed working with you and we were still learning from your acquired governance knowledge,” said Mr Zulu.
Mrs Mkhize’s sterling work record boasts 30 years of service as a nurse in the Department of Health in KwaZulu-Natal.
She leaves the hospital at a time when there is reorganisation of regional services with many changes taking place within the hospital.
She would most certainly have played a key role in re-asserting the true values and ethos of nursing profession to the nursing staff as she always devoted herself to achieving positive outcomes for the hospital.
Well-known for her composure and smile, Mrs Mkhize had done great service for the hospital and her nursing colleagues raved about the enormous knowledge and skills she had shared with them.
In honouring Mrs Mkhize, Matron Linda Manipersad and team decorated the venue, creating a unique and exciting atmosphere, which was a great way to send off the beloved manager with great memories.
Mrs Mkhize thanked her family, hospital management and staff for having supported her throughout her journey and for organising such a beautiful farewell party for her.
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