Caring for the most vulnerable – celebrating World Prematurity Day
“Where does one begin on what makes your neonatal nurse special because they play a very important role in your family’s life? It is not easy to have your baby
Mediclinic Nursing Excellence Awards
The Mediclinic Nursing Excellence Award is 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.
Care is a calling
This International Nurses Day, we examine Mediclinic’s large-scale national higher education initiative that makes Mediclinic nurses known for their selfless devotion to duty.
Why nurses make all the difference to health outcomes [INFOGRAPHIC]
By delivering a spectrum of quality care and fulfilling their many roles and responsibilities, nurses make all the difference.
How to become a nurse [INFOGRAPHIC]
Interested in becoming a Mediclinic nurse? Discover how you can provide expert care for those needing it most in this infographic.
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You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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To make the most of every second, we strive to synchronise all our clocks in the hospital.
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A baby weighing 390g survived thanks to the expertise of Mediclinic’s highly qualified paediatric staff and specialists.
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Our world-class neonatal units feature high frequency oscillatory ventilators to minimise lung trauma in premature babies.
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Our radio-translucent theatre beds enable X-rays to be taken on the spot, without having to move the patient or disturb the procedure.
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An orange has over 170 different phytonutrients and more than 60 flavonoids, providing anti-inflammatory, anti-tumour and blood clot-inhibiting effects.
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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Our hospitals are designed to minimise ambient noise to promote sleeping and the healing process.
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We use the internationally recognised Oxford Vermont Network to keep our neonatal critical care units at the forefront of paediatric medicine.
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We found a practical solution to a shortage of theatre nurses by becoming a registered teaching institution.
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Providing high-quality education for our future nurses
They’re among the first people you see every time you enter a hospital or clinic, charged with tasks like administering medication, checking patients’ blood pressure or explaining how to monitor
Sisonke Vaccine Programme offers Mediclinic Clinic Nurses a chance to fight COVID-19
The Sisonke Programme was introduced as a way for the government to offer healthcare workers the J&J vaccine using a research programme.
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To make the most of every second, we strive to synchronise all our clocks in the hospital.
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A baby has a 70% better chance of surviving a motor vehicle accident if in a secure car seat and properly restrained.
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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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The only one in Africa and one of only 13 in the world, the P-I BrÅnemark Institute of Excellence at Mediclinic Morningside, specialises in facial reconstruction.
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We monitor the temperature of our neonatal units as newborn babies are extremely sensitive to temperature change.
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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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Our expert breastfeeding advice is based on the principles of the United Nations Children’s Fund and the World Health Organisation.
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We install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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International Nurses Day – Saying thank you
What do you say to someone who cares selflessly? Has compassion for every person they come into contact with? Is strong when you are weak? Mediclinic says “Thank You!” Each
‘It’s about more than just making someone feel better’
Mediclinic Professional Nurse, Keren Schwartz says her profession gives her a deep sense of purpose.
The nurse who is afraid of injections
Thokozile Mkhize was studying to be a nurse when she collapsed while watching the sisters insert a drip. Now, she regards her fear of needles as her nursing superpower.
‘Nursing is in my genes’
Mediclinic Professional Nurse, Karen Briton, says you have to love what you’re doing if you’re a nurse.
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