This week, SHN proudly celebrates Nursing Week 2025, recognizing the incredible dedication, resilience, and compassion of our nursing professionals. From the frontlines to behind the scenes, SHN nurses are the heart of our healthcare system—providing exceptional care, advocating for patients, and supporting our community every single day.
This year, National Nursing Week celebrations take place during the week of Monday, May 12 to Friday, May 16, featuring the theme: Celebrating Nursing Action & Impact: The Power of Nurses to Transform Health.
We thank our nurses for their unwavering commitment to excellence and for making a difference in the lives of so many. Join us in celebrating their contributions and expressing our deepest gratitude.
We invite everyone to embrace nurses and shine a spotlight on them by following us on social media and using the hashtags #NursingWeek2025 #NationalNursingWeek #IND2025 #Nurses2025.
Messages from our CEO, Chief of Staff, and Chief Nursing Executive
“To all of our nurses at SHN—thank you for the extraordinary care, compassion, and professionalism you bring to your work every day. Whether supporting patients at the bedside, in the community, or behind the scenes, your impact is felt across our entire organization. You are essential to everything we do.”
David Graham
President and CEO
“Our nurses at SHN are truly remarkable. I have seen firsthand the clinical excellence and critical thinking you bring to every patient interaction. Your expertise and leadership are fundamental to delivering safe, high-quality care. Your ability to navigate complex medical situations with skill and compassion is vital to our patients’ health and recovery. I am honoured to work alongside such dedicated professionals. Thank you for your relentless dedication and the exceptional care you provide.”
Dr. Elaine Yeung
Chief of Staff and and Chief Medical Information Officer
“This year’s theme, “Celebrating Nursing Action and Impact” truly reflects the essential role you play – not only at the bedside, but across every part of the healthcare system. Whether you are leading quality improvement initiatives, mentoring future nurses, advocating for patients, or advancing research and innovation, your impact is felt deeply and widely. Thank you for the work you do, the values you uphold, and the difference you make every day. I am proud to stand with you and support you as we continue to advance nursing excellence together.”
Glyn Boatswain
Executive Vice President, Chief Nursing and Allied Professional Executive
Message from SHN Foundation
On behalf of SHN Foundation, I wish all of the amazing nurses at SHN a happy National Nursing Week! Thank you for your unwavering dedication to our patients, community and our Love, Scarborough campaign. Your grit and determination shine through every day.
As we celebrate this week, we encourage everyone to show appreciation for the nurses in their lives! A few kind words are meaningful ways to express gratitude for everything our nurses do. You can also honour a nurse through a gift to SHN Foundation’s With Gratitude program. Recognized nurses will receive a special pin and lanyard, symbolizing their commitment to providing exceptional care. It’s more than just a gesture! It’s a meaningful tribute to the incredible work our nurses do every day. Thank you again for all that you do, and have a wonderful Nursing Week!
Alicia Vandermeer, President & CEO, SHN Foundation