Philippines nurse on how she loves her job after 23 years working in Northern Ireland
"Coming from the Philippines, initially it took a while to get used to the new ways of working"
Belfast Live (Northern Ireland)
28 July 2024
International nurses play a vital role in Northern Ireland's healthcare family and their dedication and expertise help ensure that patients and service users receive the best possible care.
Bringing a range of diverse skills and experiences, these international nurses enrich our healthcare services. They are committed to providing excellent and compassionate care to meet the complex needs of the community they serve.
One such nurse is Edtess Landa, who has been a committed member of the South Eastern Trust's nursing family for the past 23 years.
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| Deputy Ward Sister, Edtess Landa (Image: South Eastern HSC Trust) |
Originally from the Philippines, Edtess's journey is a testament to the hard work and resilience that international nurses demonstrate, often overcoming numerous challenges to pursue their passion for nursing and to make a difference to the lives of others.
Edtess explained her journey to date: “My nursing career started in a surgical ward in the Philippines, so when an opportunity came up to apply for a position in Northern Ireland, I decided I would go for it and was successful.
“I arrived in Northern Ireland in February 2001 to take up a staff nurse post in the Plastics and Maxillo Facial Ward where I have been working ever since.
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| Edtess with her husband, Christopher and son, Noah (Image: South Eastern HSC Trust) |
“I also met my husband Christopher here in Northern Ireland and we have a son called Noah. I have really developed my nursing skills during my time here. I began my role as a Band 5 Staff Nurse and I have now progressed to a Band 6 Deputy Ward Sister. I just love my job.“
She added: “For anyone considering a move to Northern Ireland to nurse, I would say take the opportunity as it will give you so much experience. Coming from the Philippines, initially it took a while to get used to the new ways of working.
“I love it here in the Ulster Hospital taking care of patients. The team in Maxillo Facial and Plastics are just amazing - they are so supportive of me. I am part of their family.
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| Edtess Landa with Staff Nurse Leanne Calgo (Image: South Eastern HSC Trust) |
Assistant Director of Nursing and Workforce, Roisin Devlin says their international colleagues make up a vital part of the Trust’s nursing staff.
"Many of these staff have come here at a huge personal sacrifice to their families. International nurses like Edtess are the backbone of our healthcare team. Their diverse experiences and unwavering commitment to patient care are invaluable, our wards and departments could not do without them," she said.
"Edtess’s dedication to her patients and her colleagues exemplifies the spirit of international nursing and the positive impact these nurses have on our healthcare system in Northern Ireland."
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