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Wednesday 7th October was annual Emergency Nurses Day, a time for Mackay Base Hospital to thank its hardworking ED team. Photo supplied
Earlier this week, Emergency Nurses were honoured on a special day dedicated to acknowledging their service.
On Wednesday, 7 October, the attributes and dedication of these professionals were celebrated as part of Emergency Nurses Day.
Known for their quick thinking and compassion, emergency nurses deliver essential, lifesaving care to patients with acute conditions and injuries, while being prepared to deal with almost every eventuality.
This week provided an opportunity to recognise the passion, hard work and round-the-clock dedication of nurses working in the often high-stress environment of Emergency Departments (EDs) across the region.
Locally, Mackay HHS emergency nurses step into a world that most people can only imagine. They walk into the unknown, never knowing whether the next patient presenting to the ED will be a child with a high fever, a car accident victim or someone in cardiac arrest.
“They meet people on the worst days of their lives and show up with skill, compassion and calm in the chaos,” shared a spokesperson from the hospital.
“Today we honour our ED nurses’ courage, experience and heart which define their work daily. Because when every second counts, the world counts on them and THAT is worth recognising every day.”
Emergency nursing opportunities are available at Mackay Base Hospital.
If you are interested in pursuing a career in emergency nursing, Mackay Base Hospital Emergency Department (ED) is currently recruiting motivated and enthusiastic nurses to join the team.
For further information, please contact the ED Nurse Unit Manager at deborah.clyne@health.qld.gov.au or MBHEDNumSupport@health.qld.gov.au.
You can make an impact by beginning or progressing your health career by joining the Mackay HHS nursing workforce.
Other nursing opportunities are also available within the hospital. Head to the Facebook page for full details.
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