Medical Inpatient Unit Nursing Careers
The Medical Inpatient Unit is a 48-bed unit that provides care to infants, children and adolescents who require medical care for general pediatric conditions.
About the unit
The Medical Inpatient Unit offers care to infants, children and adolescents needing treatment for a variety of pediatric conditions, including metabolic, respiratory, nephrology, endocrine and mental health issues. As a clinical teaching site, the unit hosts a wide variety of learners, including nurses, physicians and allied health team members.
Nursing care
Each nurse has up to three patients, depending on the acuity of their conditions. Acutely ill patients may require 1:1 or 2:1 nursing care until their condition improves.
Nurses on the Medical Inpatient Unit are responsible for:
- Care delivery
- Coordination and discharge planning for their patients
- Facilitation of the education of students/preceptors throughout their shifts, if needed
We hire new graduate nurses and internationally trained nurses, along with experienced staff.
Scheduling
We provide new hires with a master rotation schedule. They are able choose whether to continue on their master rotation schedule or switch to self-scheduling.
Career opportunities and growth
We offer educational opportunities within the unit and within PHSA. Opportunities include education to promote skill development, mentorship and leadership development.
We also offer in-house training related to:
- Peritoneal dialysis
- Post-op kidney transplant care
- Care of tracheostomy and ventilator-dependent patients