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VASCULAR / ORTHO

Program Description:

The vascular/ortho unit within Surgical Services provides care for adult elective and emergency vascular and orthopaedic patients. Within the unit there is a 4-monitored beds to provide closer observation for acuity patients.

Multidisciplinary primary nursing care is provided in a medium to high acuity environment. The program is a vascular referral centre for South Western Ontario.

General Information:

Number of beds:

• 28 beds including 4 monitor beds
  
• 7 beds are designated for orthopaedic patients
  

Team Composition:

RN, NP, PT, OT, Social worker, Dietician, clinical educator,
unit clerks, PSA, TSA, leadership, consultants, residents, secretary, chaplain

Average length of stay: 5-10days

Nurse to patient ratio: Days: 4:1, Nights: 5:1

Hospital Site: Victoria Hospital: Level 4

Scheduling Information:

• 8 and 12 hourly shifts
  
• 2 days 2 nights rotation and scheduling as per request
  

Background Essentials:

• No minimum experience required
  
• New Grads welcomed
  
• Vascular experience an asset

Professional Assets:

• Vascular course
  
• BCLS
  
• Monitor experience
• Phlebotomy and Venipuncture

Professional Development:

• On staff clinical educator
  
• 6 week orientation program
  
• Regular in-services
  
• Unit specific courses
  
• Monthly article provided by staff

Student Consolidation:

• Year 2,3,4 and consolidation experiences are available.
  
• Students are assigned to a preceptor to develop and consolidate experience and skills in the surgical field
  
• Vast experience will be gained to promote safe nursing practice.

Program Links:

• Surgical care website is accessible internally
  
• Membership to Society of Vascular nursing

Contact Information:

Krista Morrison, Coordinator, Recruitment Services
(519) 685-8500 ext 32303
krista.morrison@lhsc.on.ca

Date Last Updated: September 2009

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