Life & Love Issue 26

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with Sujana Shrestha Pradhan, Registered Nurse at Bexley Aged Care Home

Sujana Shrestha Pradhan is a Registered Nurse at NSW’s Bexley Aged Care Home who in her spare time, loves watching colourful Hindi movies and listening to Celine Dion. L&L: What made you want to become a nurse? SSP: After I finished my school certificate my father told me I should become a nurse to help people in the community. He explained the importance of helping people so it made me want to become a nurse. L&L: What does the World Health Organisation's International Year of the Nurse & Midwife mean to you? SSP: It gives focus to what we do. We are always happy to have more education and information from the World Health Organisation. L&L: How long have you worked at Hall & Prior? SSP: Bexley was purchased by Hall & Prior in April 2020 but I started working at the home as an AIN in 2009. I took up my role as a registered nurse here in 2018. L&L: How long have you worked in aged care? SSP: I started in aged care in 2009 so I’ve worked in the industry for 11 years.

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L&L: What does an average day look like for you? SSP: Our days are very busy so we need to work as a team to give good care to our residents. We need to use our time management skills, prioritise tasks and communicate with each other to get the most out of our work days. L&L: Tell us one part of your job that makes you feel really rewarded and connected to those you care for? SSP: I am particularly proud when residents give us positive feedback and when we work as a team achieving great results. A fond memory I have is when I was awarded the 2010 Employee Award for compassion in my work. L&L: What’s the best piece of advice you ever got about caring from others and from who? SSP: Always manage your time wisely, continue to learn and know your limitations. L&L: What do you think aged care will look like in the future? SSP: Technology will bring many changes in our systems. An increase in time management and evidence-based procedures.


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