Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus RHSJ is a 12-bed acute care community hospital located in Caraquet, New Brunswick, serving the Acadian Peninsula and surrounding region with around-the-clock emergency care. The Emergency Department sees approximately 26,000 visits per year — roughly 70 patients per day — and provides primary and secondary care services to Francophone and Anglophone patients alike. For complex or highly specialized care beyond the hospital's scope, patients are referred to the Chaleur Regional Hospital in Bathurst, approximately 80 km away.
Services & Specialties
24/7 Emergency Department, General medicine and inpatient care, Oncology Clinic (Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.), Ambulatory care clinics (Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.), Palliative care, Cardiac rehabilitation program, Respiratory health clinic, Smoking cessation clinic, Mental health and addiction counselling, Diagnostic and therapeutic services, Blood testing services, Medical student and resident teaching.
Amenities
ATM at main entrance
Coin machine at main entrance
Cafeteria with hot and cold lunch options
Gift shop (near secondary entrance, open Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.) offering gifts, cards, coffee, sandwiches, and snacks
Public telephone on the second floor near the outpatient clinic
The Emergency Department is open 24/7, but ambulatory care clinics operate Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. — plan your visit accordingly for non-emergency needs.
Services are available in both English and French, with a strong emphasis on Francophone care; don't hesitate to request a French-speaking provider.
For complex or specialized care beyond the scope of this community hospital, you may be referred to the Chaleur Regional Hospital in Bathurst, about 80 km away — plan for that possibility if your condition is serious.
The gift shop near the secondary entrance is a convenient stop for snacks or essentials during a long wait; it's open weekdays during business hours.
Parking profits go directly to the hospital foundation, so your parking fees support local healthcare — contact the hospital at 506-726-2100 for parking details before your visit.
What to Bring
Government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver's licence or passport)
New Brunswick Medicare card (provincial health card)
List of current medications, including dosages
Any relevant medical records, test results, or referral letters
Insurance information if applicable (for medications or private services)
Phone charger or portable battery for long waits
Snacks and water in case of an extended stay
Warm clothing or a blanket, as waiting areas can be cool
Parking
Parking is available on site at Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus RHSJ; proceeds from parking fees support the Fondation Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus. For specific rates, lot layout, and accessibility details, contact the hospital directly at 506-726-2100.
Getting There
Caraquet is a small community with very limited public transit options. Most patients and visitors travel to the hospital by personal vehicle. Contact the hospital or the municipality for information on any available local transportation services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Emergency Department at Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus RHSJ open all night?
Yes. The Emergency Department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Inpatient units are also staffed around the clock.
Does Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus RHSJ offer services in French?
Absolutely. The hospital places a strong emphasis on Francophone care and has French-speaking physicians and healthcare professionals available. Services are offered in both English and French.
What happens if I need specialized care that this hospital can't provide?
Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus RHSJ is a community hospital providing primary and secondary care. For more complex or specialized treatments, patients are referred to the Chaleur Regional Hospital in Bathurst, approximately 80 km away, which provides specialist support to this facility.
How busy is the Emergency Department at this Caraquet hospital?
The ED sees approximately 26,000 visits per year, averaging about 70 patient visits per day. Wait times can vary significantly depending on the time of day and severity of cases being treated.
Are there food options available at Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus RHSJ during a long ER visit?
Yes. The hospital has a cafeteria offering hot and cold food including lunch meals. There is also a gift shop near the secondary entrance (open weekdays, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.) that sells coffee, sandwiches, and snacks. An ATM and coin machine are available at the main entrance.
Is Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus RHSJ a teaching hospital?
Yes, in part. Emergency medicine physicians at this hospital participate in the teaching of medical students and residents as part of the Acadian Peninsula Department of Emergency and Family Medicine, which operates across both the Caraquet and Tracadie-Sheila hospitals.
Emergency departments use triage. Patients with more serious conditions are seen first, regardless of arrival time.
Visit length figures represent total time in the emergency department from arrival to discharge, sourced from NB Health. Actual times may vary.
We check our own accuracy. Forecasting two hours ahead, the ERstat estimate was typically off by 33 minutes against what hospitals themselves later posted, compared with 41 minutes for the hospital's own current figure, and was the closer of the two 58% of the time. See the full scorecard, or how we work the number out.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.
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