The new Paediatric Unit officially opened 27th October 2000. The configuration of the unit is an 8 bed Adolescent Unit, 29 Paediatric beds including 6 high dependency and a 10 bed Ambulatory Care Unit. On completion of the redevelopment at Campbelltown Hospital, Paediatric Services will include co-located facilities for outpatient clinics and allied health therapy services.

Specialist Paediatric Services are provided by: 3 Visiting Medical Officers and 3 Staff Specialists. One staff specialist is located in the Emergency Department, one is a Community Paediatric position as well as a Senior Staff Paediatrician. The Service is accredited for 3 Paediatric registrar and 5 resident medical officer training positions on rotation from the New Children’s Hospital and Sydney Children’s Hospital, as well as providing placement for medical students.

The paediatric unit is supported by a social worker, other allied health disciplines and a playtherapist.

The nursing staff is a team of highly skilled registered and enrolled nurses and they welcome the opportunity to provide experience for students and new graduates. The unit participates in a Specialty Program with the Special Care Nursery and Jasmine Cottage for post graduate nurses.