St Johns ER Wait Times

3 emergency departments · NL · Updated every 15 minutes

Health Sciences Centre - General Hospital

24/7 · 300 Prince Phillip Drive

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St. Clare's Mercy Hospital

24/7 · 154 Lemarchant Rd

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Waterford Hospital

24/7 · 306 Waterford Bridge Road

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Nearby ERs Outside St Johns

Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre

Bell Island · 19 km away

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Carbonear General Hospital

Carbonear · 41 km away

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Emergency Rooms in St Johns

St Johns has 3 emergency departments — 3 open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Wait time data for St Johns is sourced from no provincial system. ERstat displays the estimated time from triage registration to being seen by a physician.

All emergency departments in St Johns use the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) to prioritize patients. Patients with more serious conditions are always seen first, regardless of arrival time or displayed wait. A shorter posted wait does not guarantee a shorter visit — it depends on the severity of your condition relative to other patients in the department.

Tips for Visiting an ER in St Johns

Check wait times on this page before leaving. ERstat updates every 5 minutes and shows all St Johns ERs sorted from shortest to longest wait. Each hospital page includes a 12-hour forecast chart and a “Best Time to Visit” pattern based on historical data.

If your condition is not life-threatening, consider whether a walk-in clinic, urgent care centre, or pharmacist could help instead. Newfoundland & Labrador pharmacists can assess and prescribe for many common conditions with no appointment needed. See what your pharmacist can treat →

Not sure if you need the ER? Call 811 to speak with a registered nurse. Free, confidential, available 24/7.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency — chest pain, difficulty breathing, stroke symptoms, severe bleeding, or loss of consciousness — call 911 immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many emergency departments are in St Johns?
St Johns has 3 emergency departments, 3 of which operate 24/7. Check ERstat for current status.
How can I check ER wait times in St Johns?
ERstat tracks live ER wait times for all St Johns hospitals using data from no provincial system. Visit erstat.ca or check this page for current wait times, sorted from shortest to longest. Each hospital page includes a 12-hour forecast and a best time to visit pattern.
Should I go to the ER with the shortest wait time?
Not necessarily. All Canadian emergency departments use triage — patients with more serious conditions are seen first regardless of arrival time. A hospital with a longer posted wait may still see you faster if your condition is urgent. For non-emergencies, consider a walk-in clinic, urgent care, or pharmacist visit instead.
Where does ERstat get St Johns ER wait time data?
ERstat sources St Johns wait time data from no provincial system. This province does not publish real-time wait time data. ERstat supports crowdsourced wait reports from patients and healthcare workers.
What if all St Johns ERs have long wait times?
ERstat shows nearby emergency departments outside St Johns with current wait times and driving distance. You can also call 811 to speak with a registered nurse who can help you decide where to go. For non-emergency conditions, a pharmacist or walk-in clinic may be able to help with no wait.

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