Providence Health Care - Mount Saint Joseph Hospital

Vancouver, BC · 24/7 — Open Every Day

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Open 24/7

This emergency department is open around the clock.

Current ER Wait BC EdWaitTimes
1h 29m quick
🏥 24/7 Emergency
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Nearby Alternatives

Patients in the Vancouver area who require specialized trauma care or services beyond what a community hospital provides may be directed to other regional hospitals within the Providence Health Care or Vancouver Coastal Health networks.

Vancouver General Hospital

Vancouver · 2 km away

3h 48m

BC Children's Hospital

Vancouver · 2 km away

2h 4m

St. Paul's Hospital

Vancouver · 3 km away

1h 25m

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

Amenities

Parking & Transit

Pay parking is available on-site at the hospital, with accessible spots located directly across from the entrance doors near the parking pay station. Free street parking can be found on nearby residential streets, though it may require some searching. Note that the north surface parking lot is currently undergoing redevelopment — confirm on-site availability before your visit.

Mount Saint Joseph Hospital is served by Bus #19 and Bus #3. Nearby stops include Westbound Kingsway @ St. George St, Northbound Main St @ E 14 Ave, and Eastbound E Broadway @ Prince Edward St. The hospital is approximately a 10-minute walk from the future SkyTrain Mount Pleasant Station at Main Street and East Broadway.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quieter times

Emergency departments across Vancouver tend to be less busy in the early morning hours between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. on weekdays. As a community-based ED, Mount Saint Joseph typically sees lighter volume than major trauma centres, making it a practical choice for non-life-threatening emergencies on the east side of the city.

🔴 Busier times

Like most urban ERs, Mount Saint Joseph's Emergency Department is likely busiest during evenings, weekends, and Monday mornings when patients who delayed care over the weekend arrive. Statutory holidays can also see higher volumes. If your situation is not urgent, consider visiting during weekday daytime hours.

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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.

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 British Columbia 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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