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The unit is staffed by a team of specially-qualified medical staff and is recognised by the
Joint Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine for unlimited speciality training in intensive
care. A large percentage of the nursing staff have critical/intensive care qualifications.
The unit runs a transition to intensive care programme for novice ICU nursing staff who
then may choose to continue more formal studies through James Cook University.
The Townsville Hospital Intensive Care Unit contributes to both the National Adult and
the National Paediatric Intensive Care databases. These figures demonstrate the high
standard of care our patients receive.
| Location | Second Floor, North Block, The Townsville Hospital, 100 Angus Smith Drive, Douglas QLD 4814 |
| PostalAddress | IMB 35, PO Box 670, Townsville QLD4810 |
| Phone | Main ICU: +61 7 4796 2600 |
| Facsimile | +61 7 4796 2601 |
Referral by Medical/ Surgical Specialist.
Currently involved in multicentre trials such as the first puncture study, sepsis and envenomation.
Director: Dr Geoff Gordon
Staff Specialists: Assoc Professor Vic Callanan, Dr John Evans, Dr Paul Lane, Dr Emma Hothersall, Dr Luke McKean, Dr DeWet Potgister, Dr Michael Corkeron, Dr Siva Senthuran
Nurse Unit Manager: Ms Tracey Evanson
CNC: Ms Maree Laidlow
Clinical Educator: Ms Clare Newton
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