Membership

​Masibambisane Retired Nurses Organisation accepts members from Clermont and surrounding areas, especially the outer west, Pinetown and Durban (South Africa). To qualify for membership, you need to be a retired nurse of any category.  Joining is voluntary, and is done twice a year during the month of January and July. No member is recruited or forced to join. 
Our Aim
The main aim of the organisation is to meet once a month, share experiences and help each other in times of need, especially health needs. Some of our members are chronically ill, and these are visited yearly by the group. The members also offer various type of health service to community-based organisations who are located around Clermont, Pinetown in KwaZulu-Natal.
 
The advantages of joining include:

  • Meeting and greeting in a relaxed atmosphere after the meeting. 
  • Enjoying the delicious refreshments of tea/coffee /drinks and bakes. 
  • Sharing ideas to improve the social networking within the group. 
  • Discussing health related issues through presentations given by the members themselves or invited guest speakers. 
  • Observing special days and events, such as birthdays, Mother's Day, Women's Day and Christmas. 
  • Playing secret pal exercises which end up being revealed in November of each year. 
  • Exchanging of gifts on special days. 
  • Visiting our sick members.
  • Attending memorial and funeral services of diseased members and wearing the organisation's uniform. 
  • Reciting the Nurses Pledge of service with the Florence Nightingale's lamp and lighting candles at the member's funeral. 
Monthly Meetings
Masibambisane Retired Nurses Organisation holds general monthly meetings on every second Wednesday at the Clermont Library (59 Zazi Road, Clermont) from 09:30 for 10:00 until 13:00.  Tea, coffee and refreshments are served at the end of the meeting. 
Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) is held once a year on the second Wednesday of May. All members are invited to attend. The AGM is a highly respected and important meeting, and all the members are expected to wear the organisation’s special uniform.
 
 The following activities take place during the AGM:
 
  • Collation of all the activities of the organisation which have been occurring during the previous year. 
  • A guest speaker is invited to share a relevant talk on a topic of either her choice or that requested by the group through the committee. 
  • The financial statement is presented, discussed, debated and approved. 
  • A presentation of committee reports is shared with the organisation
  • The organisation's constitution is reviewed
  • Election of new office bearers takes place after members have held office for three years
  • The previous year’s Annual Report is presented.
Annual Report
​The Annual Report is an interesting, educational and informative document. It is formulated from written news, testimonies and other interesting articles about the organisation. All members are encouraged to contribute towards the Annual Report, which is published at the end of the year. 
Constitution
​The organisation has a constitution, which guides the members on the rules, regulations and responsibilities which are expected from all members. The constitution is reviewed, corrected, approved, and signed by the Chairperson to make it official. 
Uniforms
​Special nurse uniforms have been designed and created by the organisation for all its members. These uniforms are specially sewn by a company appointed by the group. The white tops bear the organisation's emblem. It is worn with a navy beret that also has an emblem, and a black or navy skirt and shoes. 
Testimonials

“Masibambisane Retired Nurses Organisation has shown growth and development in the care of its members. At the beginning of the meeting there is a prayer, which is led by one of the group members. The prayer follows a scripture reading. This promotes spiritual and mental aspects to all present. Health talks are planned prior to meetings so that during the meeting, we hold”.
​- Mrs Thandi Mbatha (Group Member)
 
“Masibambisane is an organisation of retired nurses where you find fellowship. One connects with colleagues one met during one's professional journey. One feels still connected to her profession. Many a times I've seen nurses being buried with no one recognising her as a professional nurse. I am proud to be a member of such a wonderful organisation. Thanks to our executive who are able to run it in such an organised manner.”
- Mrs Lindiwe September (Group Member)
Interested in joining?
Please contact Pam Zungu our Liaison Officer
Tel: ​+27 (0)83 983 5821
Email: phumelelezun@gmail.com