Mrs Borland began working at the Southern DHB in 1984 as a Nurse Aid at Kew Hospital (now Southland Hospital). After working as an Enrolled Nurse, she completed further study to become a Registered Nurse in 1999. With significant clinical experience in the surgical ward, dementia unit and day surgery, Mrs Borland then joined the Pacific Island Case Management Nursing Service in 2004.
Mrs Borland is humble about her award and says it is a team effort.
“I just keep doing what I am doing, focusing on relationships, and ensuring our Pacifica community is able to reach the health care they need.”
Judy Geary, Charge Nurse Manager, Community Nursing Southland is very proud of Mrs Borland’s achievement and her commitment to providing holistic health care to the Southern community.
“Sandy demonstrates kindness and compassion every day. She is always there to help those in need, often working after hours offering advice and crisis support. Her key strength is walking alongside patients on their health care journey. Her caseload is frequently acute and complex, and she advocates tirelessly for her patients.”
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