Royal Alexandra Hospital

Edmonton, AB · Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year

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This emergency department is open around the clock.

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🏥 24/7 Emergency
📍 Edmonton

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About Royal Alexandra Hospital

The Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH) in Edmonton, Alberta operates a busy 24/7 emergency department handling over 84,000 visits annually, providing care for major trauma, cardiac emergencies, serious injuries, and general medical conditions. As a major tertiary care teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Alberta, the RAH offers access to specialized services including interventional cardiology, trauma surgery, ophthalmology, and women's health — making it one of the most comprehensively equipped emergency facilities in Western Canada. Patients requiring advanced critical care are supported by a 25-bed General Systems Intensive Care Unit staffed around the clock by intensivists.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department Level I Trauma Care (24/7 Trauma Medical Service) Interventional Cardiology (C.K. Hui Heart Centre) General Systems Intensive Care Unit (25 beds) Ophthalmology & Eye Emergencies (Eye Institute of Alberta) Hip & Knee Orthopedic Surgery (Orthopedic Surgery Centre) Women's Health & Obstetrics (Lois Hole Hospital for Women) Stroke Prevention Clinic Minimally Invasive Surgery (Centre for Minimally Invasive Surgery) Thoracic Surgery Urology Surgery Pediatric Urology Child and Adolescent Mental Health Indigenous Health Program Thrombosis Clinic Urgent General Internal Medicine Clinic Mechanical Ventilation & Hemodynamic Monitoring (ICU) Interpreter and Translation Services Respiratory Therapy

Amenities

Parking & Transit

Paid parking is available on site 24/7. Rates are $2.50 per half hour (or portion thereof) with a daily maximum of $15.00. Weekly and monthly rates are available for longer stays. Pay via the AHS Parking app (zone 6489), coin, or credit card at pay stations — no need to return to your vehicle. Dedicated Emergency Centre parking is located on 102 Street. Designated disabled parking is available on upper and lower levels at the main Kingsway Avenue entrance. A parkade is accessible off Kingsway Ave/102 St, with an additional lot near the Community Services Centre (enter off 111 Ave).

The Royal Alexandra Hospital is located on Kingsway Avenue NW, a major Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) corridor. Multiple bus routes serve the Kingsway/101 Street area. Check the ETS trip planner at edmonton.ca/transit for current routes and schedules.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quieter times

If your condition allows flexibility, mid-morning on weekdays (Tuesday through Thursday) tends to be comparatively quieter at large urban emergency departments. Always call 911 or go immediately to the ER if you are experiencing a medical emergency regardless of time of day.

🔴 Busier times

Like most large urban emergency departments, the RAH ER tends to be busiest on weekday evenings, Friday and Saturday nights, and during holidays. Monday mornings can also see higher volumes as patients who delayed weekend care arrive. If your condition is non-urgent, consider visiting an Edmonton urgent care centre during these periods.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What level of trauma care does the Royal Alexandra Hospital Emergency Department provide?
The Royal Alexandra Hospital provides comprehensive trauma care through its Trauma Medical Service, which operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The RAH is equipped to handle major trauma including complex injuries, and its ICU provides mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring, and multi-organ support for critically ill patients.
Does the Royal Alexandra Hospital ER have specialists available for cardiac emergencies?
Yes. The C.K. Hui Heart Centre is located on the RAH campus and specializes in interventional cardiology and non-surgical treatment of coronary artery disease. Cardiac patients presenting to the ER have access to one of Alberta's leading cardiac care programs, including interventional procedures and a maternal heart health program.
Are interpreter services available at the Royal Alexandra Hospital Emergency Department?
Yes. Interpreter and translation services are available in the Emergency Department at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. If you or a family member requires language assistance, inform triage staff as soon as you arrive so arrangements can be made promptly.
How does triage work at the Royal Alexandra Hospital ER?
All patients presenting to the RAH Emergency Department are assessed using the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS), a standardized system that prioritizes patients based on the severity of their condition. The most critically ill or injured patients are seen first. Staff will identify themselves by name, occupation, and intended actions, and wear Alberta Health Services photo ID.
Is there parking available at the Royal Alexandra Hospital for emergency patients?
Yes. Dedicated Emergency Centre parking is located on 102 Street, directly adjacent to the emergency department. Paid parking is available 24/7 at a rate of $2.50 per half hour with a $15.00 daily maximum. You can pay using the AHS Parking app (zone 6489), by coin, or by credit card at pay stations without returning to your vehicle.
Does the Royal Alexandra Hospital have services specifically for women and children?
Yes. The Lois Hole Hospital for Women is housed within the Royal Alexandra Hospital and provides specialized obstetric, gynecologic, and women's health services. The RAH also offers a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Program and Pediatric Urology Clinic, and several University of Alberta departments including Obstetrics & Gynecology are headquartered at the facility.

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 using historical volumes, current patient counts, and staffing. Actual wait times may vary.

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

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