Area Health Service Says Thanks To Its Nurses
Posted: 11 May, 2006
The 3,700 Registered and Enrolled Nurses working in hospital and community health facilities throughout the North Coast will have their professionalism and compassion for patients recognized on the occasion of International Nurses Day this Friday, 12 May 2006.
North Coast Area Health Service’s Director of Nursing, Anne O’Donoghue, described the day as ‘A great opportunity for acknowledging the contribution, commitment and expertise of nurses to the quality of care delivered to the region’s population.
“Our nurses are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to provide care for the sick, injured and elderly, and appropriately they mark International Nurses Day on the anniversary of the birthday of history’s most celebrated nurse - Florence Nightingale, Ms O’Donoghue, said.
“Modern nursing has changed enormously, largely as a result of emerging technologies, but in many ways the personal and professional challenges are still great, and the career is an incredibly rewarding one.
“Nurses are continually adjusting their knowledge and gaining new skills to meet scientific advances. They have to be on their toes and vigilant about world trends, new practices and the latest research,” Ms O’Donoghue added.
Activities celebrating the many contributions made by nurses to North Coast public hospitals and community health centers are being held at various NCAHS facilities.
The NCAHS Directorate of Nursing and Midwifery will stage the ‘Showcasing Innovations in Clinical Practice Seminar’ on Friday 12 May at Grafton Racecourse’s Silks on Course Conference Centre. The seminar will highlight the latest developments in nursing practice to Nursing Staff and Nursing Managers who are able to attend.
Local events to mark International Nurses DayBallina Hospital
Morning and afternoon tea for staff.
Bellinger River District Hospital
Staff BBQ
Byron District Hospital
Staff afternoon tea.
Casino & District Memorial HospitalMorning tea for staff in the Dining Room to celebrate the day
Campbell Hospital, Coraki Morning tea for staff in the Dining Room Coffs Harbour Health CampusA breakfast and afternoon tea are being held to acknowledge the vital role nurses have in caring for their community. Nursing staff can attend a celebratory dinner at the Tree House Restaurant with the guest speaker is Dr Tony O’Brien, Head of Department, Nursing & Health Care Practices, Southern Cross University.
Dorrigo Multi Purpose Service Staff BBQ Grafton Base HospitalA dinner at Victoria’s Restaurant on Friday night to celebrate International Nurses Day. Current and former nurses are invited to attend. Kay Paine, Former Director of Nursing, is the keynote speaker.
Static display in the front foyer of the hospital with information for the community regarding the nursing profession, career paths, how to become a nurse, photographs and comments from nursing staff.
A morning/afternoon/night shift tea and cakes is being held at the Hospital for staff working on the day.
Kempsey District Hospital
BBQ and pavlova for all staff members to celebrate International Nurses Day at lunchtime. Nurses will also the opportunity to have a mini health check and shoulder massage. Massage chairs have been loaned for after hours nurses to have a treat during their meal breaks
Kyogle Memorial Health
BBQ breakfast
Lismore Base Hospital
Afternoon tea for the staff in the new Cafeteria. Badges and Certificates are being presented to Enrolled Nurses who have become Medication Endorsed after completing the LBH IV Medication Accreditation.
During Heart Week the Cardiac Nurses held a competition between wards offering a selected staff members a pedometer to wear during each shift for one week to see how far they walk.
Macksville District Hospital
Staff BBQ.
Maclean Hospital
Cakes for morning and afternoon tea.
A Mother’s Day Morning tea for the Hospital Auxiliary.
Mullumbimby & District War Memorial Hospital
Staff BBQ lunch – under the Poinciana Tree. For all staff from Hospital and Community Health, including Bangalow Community Health Centre
Murwillumbah HospitalAn afternoon tea is being held for all day shift nurses and a supper is being provided for night shift staff.
Port Macquarie Base HospitalContinental breakfast for Night Duty Staff
Buffet luncheon for day staff
Evening buffet for Evening staff
Celebration Cake will be provided
Nurse Educator, Sue Creech is presenting at the Nursing Innovations in Clinical Practice Seminar in Grafton
The Tweed HospitalStaff breakfast at the Aero Club Bistro at Coolangatta Airport, followed by cake and pastry platters delivered to every ward to cover all duty shifts (donated by Tweed Bowls Club).
Nursing staff are conducting a photo board with photos of Tweed Nursing Staff as students; prize of a Reflexology session and a basket of goodies for the Nurse who identifies the most faces.
Other goodies will be distributed to the wards throughout the days.
Wauchope District Hospital
A celebratory afternoon tea and thank you cake for nursing staff at the Hospital