Nurses’ Day 2025:
Innovating Care, Impacting Lives
At JurongHealth Campus, this year’s Nurses’ Day celebration was a heartfelt tribute to the care, innovation and resilience our nurses demonstrate every single day.
🌼Blooms of Appreciation (23–25 July)
In the lead-up to the main event, staff took part in Blooms of Appreciation — a meaningful initiative where they penned 🖊️ touching messages on decorative cardboard flowers dedicated to our nurses.
The final floral installation 🌼🌼🌼 is now on display at the link bridge between Tower A and Tower B until the end of August. The campaign surpassed its fundraising goal, raising over $5,000 in support of Symphony of Care, JurongHealth Fund’s initiative to help patients in need. 💖
🎁 Senior Leaders’ Gift Distribution (29 July)
To thank our nurses for their tireless dedication, JHC Senior Leaders personally distributed this year's JHC Nurses' Day gift - travel neck pillows!💙✈️ Their warm presence across the wards and clinics brought smiles all around 😊😄😀 and reminded our nurses how deeply they're appreciated. 💞
🎉 JHC Nurses’ Day Celebrations (01 August)
The morning kicked off with satellite activities at The Kampung (Tower B, Level 2), where our amazing nurses enjoyed delicious bento sets 🍱 and refreshing drinks 🧃.
They also took home mini plants 🪴, customised marbled ID card holders, and snapped fun memories 📸 at the photo booth!
The main event took place at Tower A Auditorium, where attendees were treated to a Light Art Show by local artist Lawrence Koh. This immersive visual journey traced the evolution of nursing in Singapore — from its humble beginnings, through the challenges of the COVID-19 🦠 era, and into a future driven by empowerment 💪🏻 and technology 💻.
💖 Words of Recognition and Reflection
In his opening speech, CEO A/Prof Dan Yock Young expressed deep pride in the contributions of our nurses. He also took the opportunity to spotlight this year’s outstanding award recipients:
🏆 President’s Award for Nurses 2025
Ms Clarice Wee, Assistant Director of Nursing
The highest accolade in Singapore’s nursing profession, honouring exceptional leadership, dedication and service excellence.
💐 MOH Nurses’ Merit Award
Six outstanding nurses — Li Jiaxin (Nurse Clinician, Intensive Care Unit, NTFGH), Nurhayati Bte Samat (Nurse Manager, Ward C6, JCH), Murniyati Bte Rapsen (Nurse Manager, Ward B6, NTFGH), Siti Rasyidah Binte Sampah (Nurse Clinician, Nursing Clinical Services, NTFGH), Liao Xiaomin (Assistant Nurse Clinician, Chemotherapy Unit, NTFGH), and Leong Kin Seng (Nurse Manager, Ward B9, NTFGH) — were conferred this award for their consistent professionalism, clinical excellence and exemplary conduct.
Chief Nurse Ms Ng Sow Chun delivered an inspiring speech 🎤, sharing that this year’s theme — “Innovating Care, Impacting Lives” — aptly reflects the role of nurses in uplifting patient care through continuous improvement. She thanked nurses for their dedication ❤️🔥, adding:
“You are more than just a nurse. You are a blessing 🎁 to many, and a true testament to the values of our profession.”
🌟 NUHS Nightingale Award
A total of 39 JHC nurses received this award, which recognises compassionate and committed patient care across the NUHS cluster.
🎥 A Touching Tribute
After the I.D.E.A. Board Prize Presentation, a surprise tribute was dedicated to Clarice, featuring a congratulatory video by colleagues and an unexpected onstage appearance by her husband 👨🏻 and children 👧🏻👦🏻.
Bouquets 💐 were presented to all recipients of the President’s Award for Nurses, MOH Nurses’ Merit Award and NUHS Nightingale Award recipients — in celebration of their excellence and service.
🍴 Food, Fun and Wellness
The celebrations continued with a buffet lunch 🍛🍗🍳 by the hospital’s Food Service team, complete with live stations and wellness activities for our nurses to unwind and enjoy:
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Bubble tea 🧋, corn dogs 🌭 and pasta
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Back massages 💆🏻♂️
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DIY essential oil blending
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Design-your-own keychains 🔑
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Photo booth 📸
Laughter, creativity and camaraderie marked the perfect close to a day dedicated to those who care with heart 💗 and purpose 💪🏻.
To all our nurses — thank you for your unwavering commitment. Your daily acts of care are shaping a future where every patient feels seen, supported and safe. 🫰🏻🫰🏻💓💓
