These surgical children are found as inpatients on 5A and 5B which is a combined 48 bed surgical unit. Surgical cases include day surgeries such as tonsillectomies and adenoidectomies, as well as those requiring longer lengths of stay such as major abdominal and thoracic surgery, spinal surgery, tumour resections and tracheotomies.
Nurses gain clinical knowledge and skill within the three surgical disciplines.
Nurses have the opportunity to develop strong clinical assessment skills, pain management skills, and health teaching skills, as well as manage rapidly changing situations within a family centred care model. Nurses work in a supportive environment that includes collaboration, teamwork, professional development and leadership opportunities. Resources in the programs include Clinical Nurse Specialists, Nurse Educators, Clinical Coordinators, Clinical Support Nurses, an Enterostomal Therapist, a Dietician, Physiotherapists, Discharge Planning Nurses, Childlife Workers, a Pain Management Team, Staff Surgeons and Physicians, and a Child Health Services Manager. Opportunities for professional development include Nursing Rounds, Preceptorship, and a Nursing Practice Council. The Hospital for Sick Children .