Acute Ward

Acute Ward

Acute Ward

Kerang District Health have a 20 bed Acute Ward which incorporates our Urgent Care Centre and Transitional Care Program. We currently offer General Medical, Surgical and Palliative Care services.

Acute Ward is staffed by a mixture of Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and Allied Health staff, with varying skills, knowledge and experience. Kerang District Health is fortunate to have Nurse Practitioners and Rural and Isolated Practice Endorsed Nurses on staff.

Medical Services are provided by the on call doctor, Nurse Practitioner or Virtual ED via videoconferencing.

Our care is centered on you so we will ask you about the important things you need to meet you health outcomes and support this occurring.

Please see the Current Visitor Restrictions section for up to date visiting hours.

Rights & Responsibilities

https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/publications-and-resources/resource-library/australian-charter-healthcare-rights-second-edition-a4-accessible

Kerang District Health Mixed Ward Ratios

Bed Ratios as at 1st February 2026
At Kerang District Health the only mixed ward is Acute. Acute cares for Acute inpatients, Urgent Card and Oncology Day patients (in separate room). 
 
Acute Ratios
AM Shift: 1:6 + 1 in charge
PM Shift: 1:7 + 1 in charge
Night Shift: 1:10

 

Oncology Ratios

AM Shift: 1:4 total staff 2-3
(Oncology only Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday)