Orientation: UHNBC ED Dept

This page contains essential information about the UHNBC ED dept. If you are completing a rotation or elective, please review each section and complete the form at the end of the page. 

Shifts

We currently have 8 daily shift times (As of August 2023)


Acute

0330-0930 6hr

0630-1430 8hr

0830-1630 8hr

1230-2030 8hr

1530-2330 8hr

1930-0330 8hr

2300-0700 8hr

 

Workload

6.5 hour shift with variable start times

1200-1830

1300-1930

1400-2030

1500-2130

1600-2230


The physician at the back end of their acute shift is the code responder. 

Acute shifts are primarily focused on seeing the higher acuity and more complex patients, and transition to minor treatment for a portion of the shift.

Workload shifts are primarily focused on seeing CTAS IIIs.

Your shift time is the same as a staff physicians. You will work together for that shift.

See the 5 links below for further orientation information. 

Have you completed the modules above? If yes, please complete the confirmation form below. We recommend that you come early on your first day (or day prior to your shift) to familiarize yourself with the department and make sure your passwords work.

Click here to complete