Medical Day Unit Nursing Careers
The Medical Day Unit provides a safe, effective and family-centred environment for children and youth who need medical treatments, diagnostic tests, procedures, assessments, education and consultations.
About the unit
Nurses in the unit have the opportunity to treat children with complex chronic illnesses such as:
- Crohn's disease, liver disease and other gastrointestinal diseases
- Lupus, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and other rheumatologic diseases
- Brittle bone disease
- Kidney disease
- Biochemical diseases
- Enzyme deficiencies
They also care for a variety of patients with:
- Rare diseases
- Endocrinology diseases
- Neurological conditions
They treat patients needing burn dressings or diabetes care. Additionally, our nurses support immune-compromised patients with immune globulin infusions.
Flexible scheduling
The Medical Day Unit is open Monday to Friday, with most nurses working from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nurses create their own schedules following unit guidelines and the collective agreement. Alternatively, nurses can opt for a master rotation.
Specialized training
BC Children's Hospital offers many education courses during orientation and on an ongoing basis. We provide staff with educational opportunities specific to the patient population they primarily care for. There are several learning opportunities to develop the required competencies for working in this dynamic environment.
Professional development
BC Children’s Hospital is committed to supporting ongoing learning through dedicated education days, interdisciplinary education (including simulation), and a variety of workshop and conference opportunities.
We offer educational opportunities through BC Children’s Hospital and PHSA. BC Children's Hospital encourages and supports all staff to enroll in ongoing courses, as workload permits. Additionally, the hospital intranet has e-learning modules for quick educational reviews.