HÔPITAL DE L'ENFANT - JÉSUS RHSJ

Caraquet, NB

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4h–7h

24/7

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Shortest wait Wednesdays 3am avg ~4h 19m
Longest wait Mondays 6pm avg ~8h 25m

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2h 50m

HÔPITAL RÉGIONAL CHALEUR

Bathurst · 59 km away

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Miramichi Regional Hospital

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HÔPITAL DE GASPÉ

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1 Boul St-Pierre Ouest, Caraquet, NB (506) 726-2100 Hospital website

About HÔPITAL DE L'ENFANT - JÉSUS RHSJ

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.

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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.

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