Nurses and Midwives stand as our silent protectors, fierce advocates and compassionate companions during times when those who face their most vulnerable times.
They are there during a patient’s difficult diagnosis, listening to a patient's concerns even though they are at the end of a long shift or guiding exhausted parents through their first moments of parenthood.
This is the quiet power that nurses and midwives represent everyday.
Their commitment isn’t measured in recognition but in the lives they have touched, the fears they have calmed and the dignity they have preserved in moments when patients felt anything but dignified.
Nurses are there when a person’s world turns upside down and is filled with uncertainty and when families cannot be present - they become family!
Midwives bring steady reassurance when birthing plans change in an instant. Their experienced hands guide a new life safely into the world and their voices offer strength when the mother feels she has nothing more to give.
In a rushed world of beeping monitors and digital charts, nurses and midwives offer their full attention. They see the patient. They recognise the mother, not just the birth. They honour the patient journey, not just the medical journey.
Most nurses and midwives will never know the full extent of their impact, how their words of encouragement helped someone through their darkest moments, or how their skilled hands saved a life.
To honour our nurses and midwives, we must advocate for their wellbeing, as they advocate for others. We must listen to their expertise when shaping our healthcare systems. We must ensure they have the resources, support and their respect for the vital work they do for our community.
Today and everyday, we celebrate not just what you do, but who you are. You have chosen this path of service to your community and the journey of care.
Thank you!!
Your hands heal. Your hearts transform. Your commitment inspires.
