Aged care facility honours its nurses
A Peninsula aged care facility has honoured its nurses to celebrate International Nurses Day on Friday, May 12.
Peninsula Villages honoured the 30 registered nurses who work across its three Umina Beach aged care units - Don Leggett House, Pam Palmer House and Pozieres House - which accommodate more than 300 residents.
Chief executive Mr Colin Osborne said he was proud to recognise the hard work and dedication of the nurses.
"Our nurses are the heart of our organisation, and we are grateful for their commitment to providing quality care to our residents," said Mr Osborne.
"On International Nurses Day, we celebrated the work of nurses, and we recommitted to ensuring that their voices are heard," said Mr Osborne.
"We need to invest in nurses.
"We need to protect them, and we need to value them.
"Nurses are the future of healthcare, and we need to empower them to lead," he added.
"Our career pathways for registered nurses offer four opportunity streams - clinical, education, governance and management," said executive manager Ms Nicola Burton.
"These opportunities can be pursued from several entry points, including as a Bachelor of Nursing student, a graduate in our registered nurse program, and as a registered nurse.
"Ultimately, pursuing these careers at Peninsula Villages can lead to executive management opportunities," she said.
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Website, 17 May 2023
Colin Osborne, Peninsula Villages