Emergency department

Our emergency department diagnoses and treats health emergencies 24 hours a day, every day. If you have a life-threatening illness or injury, call 911.

For health concerns that are not an emergency, phone:

• your family doctor
• Health Link (811) to speak to a registered nurse

Wait times

We see the sickest patients first, regardless of when they arrive.

How long you wait can depend on the time of day and how busy we are at the time.

What to bring to the emergency department

If possible, bring:

• your provincial health care card
• a list of your medications
• contact information for your doctor

Parking

Parking is available on the south side of the building. See visiting information for more details.

New emergency department

The new Misericordia Hospital emergency department (ED), which began construction in 2018, opened Nov. 21, 2023. 

The design of the new ED is nearly triple the size of the previous emergency department and leads patients from triage and registration to an intake and assessment area, then on as their care requires.