Nurses get a pat on the back

“Our celebration changes every year and the nursing staff really appreciates what ERH does every year to help us celebrate,” said nursing unit manager and acting director of nursing Kim Ives.

Although the day included an afternoon tea, Ms Ives said it was more about what the hospital did every day to make the nursing staff feel appreciated that kept people there.

“As part of our core values here we try to do recognition every day for people going over and above,” Ms Ives said.

Chief nursing officer Maree Woodhouse said it was important to remember the crucial work that the nurses performed both during COVID and during the recent flood emergency.

Ms Woodhouse said the hospital “thanks all nurses, not only today but every day”.

“Their hard work and commitment make a difference in people’s lives and for that we are very grateful,” she said.