The Children’s Ward is a 32 bed inpatient unit on the 6th floor of Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s precinct at Sunshine Hospital which caters for children newborn to 18 years old, and cares for over 5000 children each year. 

Specialties cared for include general paediatrics, orthopaedics; plastic surgery; ear, nose & throat and general paediatric surgery. Adolescents may also be admitted under other units including gynaecology

There are daily (or more frequent if required) reviews by medical staff, and onsite paediatric medical staff at all times. Children on the ward can also access allied health services such as dietetics, physiotherapy, speech pathology, and social work as needed. We have access to 24 hour radiology and pathology services

Children are also admitted to the Day of Surgery Admissions Unit, staffed by Paediatric nurses and doctors, on the 2nd floor of the Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s precinct.

Map

Map of Sunshine Hospital and Joan Kirner Women's and Children's

Visiting Hours

For the latest information on visiting hours and department of health advice, please refer to Latest update for our community

What to bring to hospital for your child

• Babies

• Nappies, Clothes, Bottles and formula

• Children

• Pyjamas, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Shampoo, Hairbrush or comb

• Favourite toy, books, colouring books and pencils

• Radios or hand held computer game should be clearly labelled with your child’s name. It is your responsibility to look after these items.

Ward facilities

Parent’s Room

CURRENTLY our parent room and play room are not in use due to COVID restrictions.

Play Room

CURRENTLY our parent room and play room are not in use due to COVID restrictions.

Parents staying over

There is a small bed next to each child’s hospital bed for a carer/parent to sleep in and we encourage one parent to stay overnight. 

Please respect other’s privacy.

Aggressive behaviour will not be tolerated.

Telephone Calls

Mobile phones may be used on the ward.

If during your stay you experience any difficulties, or need further information do not hesitate to speak with the nurse in charge of the shift and we will endeavour to assist you as much as we can.​

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