Regional hospital observes International Nurses Day

Under the theme, ‘Our Nurses. Our Future’, Port Shepstone Regional Hospital recently celebrated International Nurses Day at the Port Shepstone Civic Centre.

During the commemoration, nurses were reminded about the importance of self-care.
Nurses were told that if they are not emotionally and psychologically happy, they will find it difficult to serve their patients.

The hospital’s deputy nursing manager, Mandisa Maqutu said: “We need to learn from the lessons of the Covid-19 pandemic and translate these into actions for the future that ensure nurses are protected, respected, and valued. Nurses must respect and accept criticism from their leadership. Nurses need to accept being led so that they can be able lead one day.”

Meanwhile, the Kwazulu-Natal Department of Health also observed International Nurses Day in Durban. This celebration was attended by nurses from different regions, districts, and hospital.
KZN Health MEC, Nomagugu Simelane said the department is currently adapting to the new e-Health programme which will help the healthcare system to run quickly and also to limit the waiting times of patients at different government health facilities.

Simelane also spoke about discriminatory behaviour happening in different hospitals, especially when it comes to the LGBTQI+ community.

“Everyone must receive equal healthcare services without being discriminated about their lifestyle of choice. We must respect the rights of nurses and show cohesiveness so that the level of care can be improved,” said Simelane.

The MEC further acknowledged and appreciated all the nurses for their hard work, resilience, compassion, and dedication, especially during challenging times of the Covid-19 pandemic.
“Nurses are the strongest pillar of the healthcare system and usually the first service point for the patient,”” she said.

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