We provide special care and monitoring for patients with serious medical and surgical conditions.
About this service
Our team of medical and nursing and allied health staff provide care for critically ill patients or for patients recovering from a significant medical or surgical episode. Our modern intensive care facility is supported 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by Specialists offering a high level of medical and nursing care for critically ill patients.
We also have an Intensive Care Unit at Canberra Hospital.
Who we care for
We care for and treat patients who are suffering from a serious illness or injury including:
- Coronary care
- Gastrointestinal Care
- High Dependency
- Orthopaedic Care
- Vascular Care.
How to access this service
Referral by Emergency Department, wards, Operating Theatres and other hospitals.
What to expect
Find out more about what to expect when you or your loved one is in the Intensive Care Unit.
What to bring to your appointment
- Medicare card
- Any letters or correspondence from your GP
- Private health insurance card (if applicable/if you want to use it)
- List of medicines you are currently taking (or the boxes), including medicines you have bought without a prescription, such as herbal supplements and vitamins
- Previous x-ray films, scans, ultrasounds or any other test results or reports
Where we’re located
We are based at North Canberra Hospital (formerly Calvary Public Hospital Bruce), level 2, Xavier Building.
