Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital

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About Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital

Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department at 9401 86 Avenue, serving the city of Fort Saskatchewan and surrounding communities northeast of Edmonton. The ED is staffed by physicians, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and respiratory therapists, with patients triaged using the standardized Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) to ensure the most critical cases are treated first. As part of Alberta Health Services' Edmonton Zone, the hospital provides acute care, surgical services, obstetrics, and a broad range of outpatient and community health programs, making it the primary hospital destination for residents in this part of Strathcona County.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Acute care (38 inpatient beds), Surgical program including cataract surgeries, Obstetrical program with labour, delivery, and recovery beds, General radiology and X-ray, Ultrasound imaging, CT scanning, Laboratory services, Pharmacy services, Respiratory therapy, Community rehabilitation and neurological physical therapy, Pulmonary rehabilitation program, Mental health services for children and youth (ages 5–17), Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART), Home care and public health services, Nutritional counselling, Interpreter and translation services.

Amenities

• On-site cafeteria (closed weekends and statutory holidays)
• Catering services
• Vending machines
• On-site pharmacy
• On-site laboratory
• Hybrid vehicle charging stations
• Wheelchair access throughout the facility
• Touchless door openers and hand hygiene stations
• Separate air exchanges per patient room for infection control

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Tips Before You Go

• If you require language support, interpreter and translation services are available in the ED — let staff know when you arrive.
• The ED uses the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS): the most seriously ill patients are seen first, regardless of arrival order, so wait times will vary.
• The on-site cafeteria is closed on weekends and statutory holidays — consider bringing snacks and water for longer waits, particularly on those days.
• Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital is part of Alberta Health Services. If your concern is non-urgent, AHS 811 (Health Link) is available 24/7 by phone for nurse-led health advice before making the trip.
• Visiting at the hospital is guided by the patient's wishes and care needs rather than fixed hours, but check with the ward directly for the most current guidance when accompanying a patient to the ED.

What to Bring

• Government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver's licence or passport)
• Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) card
• List of current medications, doses, and prescribing physicians
• Any relevant medical history documents or specialist letters
• Provincial health insurance or supplemental insurance information
• Contact information for your family doctor or specialist
• Snacks, water, and a phone charger for potentially longer waits
• Comfort items for children such as a favourite toy or blanket

Frequently Asked Questions

About ER Wait Times

Emergency departments use triage. Patients with more serious conditions are seen first, regardless of arrival time.

Wait times are estimates based on Alberta health data. Actual wait times may vary.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.