Born in Ilocos Sur, Shirley Nield has dedicated more than three decades to nursing, guided by a lifelong commitment to caring for others with compassion and kindness. She began her career in the Philippines before moving to the United Kingdom in 1999, where she worked for 10 years. In 2009, she and her family relocated to Australia, where she has continued to serve with the same dedication to the profession.
Key Points
- Inspired by relatives who were nurses, Shirley Nield made the personal decision to enter the nursing profession, driven by a desire to serve and care for others and their families.
- Over more than 30 years of practice, from the Philippines to the United Kingdom and later Australia, she has been recognised for her dedication to providing compassionate care to patients and the wider community.
- She is currently the President of the Gold Coast Filipino Cultural Ensemble, where she remains actively involved in initiatives that support others and serve diverse communities.
In her 17 years in Queensland, Ilocos Sur–born Shirley has remained guided by a lifelong mission of care—not only for her hospital patients, but also for the wider community. For her, nursing is more than a profession; it is a continuous commitment to compassion, understanding, and genuine care for others.
Becoming a nurse was a personal choice. It allows me to serve and care for others and help families by offering support and compassion when they need it most.Shirley Nield, Clinical nurse
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