1 emergency department · NB · Live as of 1:31 p.m. ADT
Shortest wait right now: HÔPITAL RÉGIONAL CHALEUR at 10h 30m
Predicted average ER wait across Bathurst over the next 12 hours, based on ERstat’s model. Use it to time a non-urgent visit for a quieter window.
Bathurst ER Forecast — Next 12 Hours
Projected from typical wait patterns across Bathurst ERs and the current average wait.
Based on historical wait patterns across Bathurst emergency departments, here is when they tend to be quietest and busiest. Waits are typically longest in the early morning and shortest around midday.
Bathurst has 1 emergency department — 1 open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 1 of 1 currently has live wait time data.
Wait time data for Bathurst is sourced from NB Health and updates as frequently as every 5 minutes. ERstat displays the estimated time from triage registration to being seen by a physician. Note: New Brunswick publishes total visit length rather than time-to-physician, so displayed times are not directly comparable to other provinces.
All emergency departments in Bathurst 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.
Check wait times on this page before leaving. ERstat updates every 5 minutes and shows all Bathurst 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. New Brunswick pharmacists can assess and prescribe for many common conditions with no appointment needed. See what your pharmacist can treat →
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