Medical 3 is a 24-bed ward catering for the management of Cardiac Medical and Cardio-Thoracic surgical patients. The ward currently has the capability of 12 Telemetry monitored beds. Cardiac Thoracic Surgical patients are admitted preoperatively and return to the ward after 24 hours in the Intensive Care Unit. We have 3 cardiac surgeons who operate 4 days per week.
Medical 3 receives its cardiology patients from CCU, other wards or from the Emergency Department. The staff are trained in identifying and treating complex cardiac conditions as well as receiving post procedural patients (ie pacemaker and angiograms patients)
Medical 3 is a cardiac ward designed to meet the needs of patients with cardiac conditions. Our goal is to offer patient care, education and rehabilitation by trained professionals in an effective manner, and in a quiet, caring and safe environment. To achieve and maintain a high standard of nursing, specific specialised skills in cardiac nursing are required. To achieve a professional atmosphere and team unity, we recognise the need for ongoing staff development and education. This is essential for improved patient care. Staff participate in the 'Transition for cardiac nursing' course to enable skills to be developed and enhanced in cardiac nursing. This transition course also allows a 50% credit for the Graduate Certificate in Cardiac Nursing Course at James Cook University.
The ward block of the Townsville Hospital features single, double and four bed rooms. Located at the eastern end of the ward blacok, adjacent to the main block it is accessed via two covered links. Phone +61 7 4796 2103 or 2135.
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For more information see the Medical Wards entry in the Health and Medical Services.
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