Mediclinic recognises the heart of our nurses

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BUSINESS NEWS - Mediclinic believes that being a successful nurse takes a special kind of person – one who can reach in for inner strength to support a patient with a touch of kindness.

This year, as we celebrated International Nurses Day on 12 May, we took time to recognise each nurse who has chosen a career of caring.

Nursing is a career dedicated to helping others recover or support patients and their families where recovery is not possible. The specific date is chosen as a global tribute to the profession, as it coincides with Florence Nightingale's birthday and allows us to celebrate our nurses' valuable work.

At Mediclinic Plettenberg Bay we recognised Jovaan Campher as the annual Nursing Excellence Award recipient for the dedication he invests into caring for his patients and supporting his colleagues. The significance of this award is noted in that nominations are made by nursing peers who work tirelessly alongside each other, ensuring the best possible patient care.

The 2019 recipient, Jovaan, has been with Mediclinic for three years and works in the Mediclinic Plettenberg Bay. Jovaan was selected as Mediclinic Plettenberg Bay 2019 award winner because of his dedication to patients and colleagues, attention to detail and ability to empathise with patients.

"In my 15 years at Mediclinic I have come across a number of really special nurses. Nurses who are there for a patient in their time of need. It takes a unique mix of dedication and courage to keep delivering excellent care when our patients are at their most vulnerable.

We would like to use the Mediclinic Nursing Excellence Award as an opportunity to recognise nurses who give of themselves daily; nurses who truly believe that connecting with their patients is an essential part of who they are," says Estelle Coustas, nursing executive, Mediclinic Southern Africa.

We encourage each patient, family member or friend to take the opportunity to recognise those around you that are giving unselfishly to heal and care for others.

Nursing Excellence Award winner Jovaan Campher.