Providence Health Care - Mount Saint Joseph Hospital

3080 Prince Edward St, Vancouver, BC (604) 874-1141

Current ER wait

2h 15m
4h 25m wait. See a doctor online instead? Often under an hour, covered by MSP. Cold, UTI, rash, prescriptions and more. See a doctor online

In an emergency, call 911. Independent service, not affiliated with this hospital. Free nurse advice: 811.

Source: BC ED Wait Times · as of 9:19 a.m. PDT

Open now — closes at 8 p.m.

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  • Mon–Sun 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Source: Providence Health Care·high confidence·verified 1mo ago

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12-Hour Forecast

2h15
4pm
2h15
5pm
2h15
6pm
2h15
7pm
2h15
8pm
2h15
9pm
5h38
10pm
5h38
11pm
5h38
12am
5h38
1am
5h38
2am
5h38
3am

Projected from this ER’s typical pattern and the current wait.

Best Times to Visit

Shortest wait Sundays 5am avg ~18m
Longest wait Mondays 5pm avg ~2h 9m

Nearby Alternatives

Vancouver General Hospital

Vancouver · 2 km away

1h 56m

BC Children's Hospital

Vancouver · 2 km away

3h 6m

Bc Women's Hospital and Health Centre

Vancouver · 3 km away

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St. Paul's Hospital

Vancouver · 3 km away

2h 24m

Lions Gate Hospital

North Vancouver · 7 km away

2h 30m

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About Providence Health Care - Mount Saint Joseph Hospital

Mount Saint Joseph Hospital, located at 3080 Prince Edward St on Vancouver's east side, is a 240-bed acute and extended care community hospital operated by Providence Health Care. The Emergency Department provides full primary and secondary emergency services, including dedicated multicultural services that reflect the hospital's longstanding commitment to Vancouver's diverse communities. As a UBC teaching site, the ED sees patients of all ages and is well-suited for residents of East Vancouver seeking community-based emergency care.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Acute care and intensive care, Diagnostic imaging and laboratory services, Multicultural and language-sensitive emergency services, Pediatric emergency care (no inpatient unit), Convalescent and rehabilitation care, Surgical Day Care, Providence Breast Centre, Community Dialysis, Outpatient geriatric services (adults 65+), Cardiology and Heart Rhythm clinics, Dermatology, ENT, and General Surgery clinics, Diabetes Health Center, Colposcopy and Colorectal clinics, Audiology services, Geriatric Psychiatry, Hand and Plastics clinic, Gastrointestinal clinic, Allergy and Immunology clinic, Healthy Heart Cardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mount Saint Joseph Hospital's Emergency Department open 24 hours a day?
Yes, the Emergency Department at Mount Saint Joseph Hospital operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Does Mount Saint Joseph Hospital offer services for non-English-speaking patients?
Yes. The ED provides specific multicultural services, and the hospital has a long history of serving Vancouver's diverse communities. The long-term care unit on site has a predominantly Cantonese-speaking population, and the hospital is a recognized leader in multicultural health services.
Can children be treated at the Mount Saint Joseph Hospital Emergency Department?
Yes, children can be seen and treated in the Emergency Department at Mount Saint Joseph. However, there is no children's inpatient unit at this site, so children requiring admission may be transferred to a facility with pediatric inpatient care.
Is Mount Saint Joseph a teaching hospital?
Yes. The Emergency Department at Mount Saint Joseph is a University of British Columbia (UBC) teaching site, meaning medical students and residents may be involved in your care under physician supervision.
Where can I park when visiting Mount Saint Joseph Hospital?
Pay parking is available on-site. Accessible parking spots are located across from the entrance doors near the pay station. Free parking can also be found on nearby residential streets. Note that the north surface lot is currently under redevelopment, so confirm availability on arrival.
Is there a cafeteria or food available at Mount Saint Joseph Hospital?
Yes, the cafeteria is on the ground floor across from the Green Zone elevators and is open weekdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. It offers Starbucks coffee, hot meals, made-to-order noodles, sandwiches, and baked goods. The cafeteria is closed on weekends and statutory holidays — vending machines near the cafeteria are available as an alternative.

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