Nursing by the 6 C's
Nurses are the backbone of healthcare, providing a critical foundation of expertise, compassion, and dedication that is essential to the functioning of the entire healthcare system. The nursing profession is firmly rooted in a solid foundation of core values that empower nurses to make a profound and meaningful impact on the lives of their patients. These core values serve as a constant reminder of the significance of their role.
In a world where healthcare is constantly evolving and becoming increasingly complex, the role of nurses has never been more crucial. Their commitment to their patients, their profession, and their core values is what sets them apart and makes them an indispensable part of the healthcare team.
Introducing the 6 C's
Care
Care is at the core of what nurses do and the care they deliver helps to improve the health of our entire community.
Compassion
The relationships that nurse build with their patients are based on empathy, respect and dignity.
Courage
Courage enables nurses to make the right choices throughout their career and do what’s best for their patients. It’s up to nurses to speak out if they have concerns and have the personal strength to easily adapt to each new environment and overcome any challenge that is thrown at them.
Communication
Communication is essential to a nurse’s success, as it enables them to build caring relationships with their patients and work well with their colleagues as part of a team.
Commitment
Nurses have a commitment to their patients and this helps them take the necessary steps to improving the quality of care they receive.
Competence
Competence means that those in a caring role must have the natural ability to understand their patient’s health and social needs and have the relevant expertise, clinical, and technical knowledge to deliver effective care.
Setting the Standard: How the 6 C's Shape Our Care for Nurses
Applying the 6 C’s involves taking a holistic approach to care. Building these skills takes time and practice, but with dedication and a willingness to learn, nurses can continue to grow and improve in their profession. We don’t just promote the 6 Cs of care, we strive to live out these same core principles in how we care for and support our own nurses each and every day. We show care and compassion by genuinely caring about the wellbeing and success of each nurse. We aim to understand their unique goals, challenges, and needs, and are committed to being an empathetic partner throughout their careers by providing ongoing training, upskilling and support to help our nurses continuously develop their clinical and professional skills.
Our values
We are committed to being the agency that truly cares for your career. Our people are dedicated to nurturing your professional growth and success. we ensure that no matter what your role is, there will always be someone, somewhere to support, listen and lift you whenever you need it.
We ensure every individual who joins our team fully embraces our core values, our mission, and our industry. We emphasize the paramount importance of providing exceptional care and support to our candidates, always striving to meet their needs and aspirations in the best possible way.
Introducing our values
Accountability is taking responsibility for one’s actions, decisions, and commitments. It involves reliability, integrity, and transparency. Embracing accountability fosters trust, empowers growth, and facilitates goal achievement. Holding oneself accountable demonstrates ownership, promotes learning, and strengthens relationships through mutual understanding.
Humility is the quality of being modest, open-minded, and grounded in one’s abilities and accomplishments. It involves an accurate self-assessment, willingness to learn, and recognition that strengths and knowledge are always evolving. Humility invites respectful interactions, fosters personal growth, and allows others to shine without feeling threatened.
Innovation is the process of introducing new ideas, methods, or products that create value. It involves creative thinking, embracing change, and challenging conventional approaches. By pursuing innovation, individuals and organizations can increase efficiency, solve problems, meet evolving needs, and gain competitive advantage. A culture of innovation fosters growth, adaptability, and opportunities.
Passion is an intense enthusiasm, motivation, and compelling emotion towards a particular interest, activity or pursuit. It fuels drive, dedication, and a sense of purpose. Those with passion approach their work or hobbies with vigor, immersion, and a strong internal desire. Passion cultivates commitment, creativity, and excellence through its transformative energy.
Teamwork is the collaborative effort of a group to achieve a common goal or objective. It involves coordinating individual strengths, sharing responsibilities, open communication, and a commitment to mutual support. Effective teamwork fosters trust, facilitates problem-solving, and leads to superior results that the individual efforts alone could not attain.
Trust is the firm belief in the reliability, integrity, and ability of someone or something. It involves confidence, faith, and a willingness to be vulnerable. Building trust requires consistency, honesty, and competence over time. Cultivating trust strengthens relationships, promotes cooperation, and facilitates progress through mutual understanding and respect.
