Carbonear General Hospital

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is currently available for this facility. In general, weekday mornings and early afternoons tend to be less busy at most Canadian ERs. Arriving earlier in the day may help reduce wait times.

Busier times: ERs across Canada are typically busiest on evenings, weekends, and holidays. Without facility-specific historical data, we recommend checking real-time wait estimates on this page before heading in during these peak periods.

About Carbonear General Hospital

Carbonear General Hospital, located at 86 Highroad South in Carbonear, NL, is a full-service acute care facility serving the Bay de Verde Peninsula, Conception Bay North, and the Southern Shore of Trinity Bay — a catchment area of approximately 20,000 people. The emergency department holds a Category A designation and operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, supported by a central cardiac monitoring system and a broad range of in-hospital specialists including surgery, internal medicine, obstetrics, and ICU care. Managed by NL Health Services, this 80-bed hospital is the primary emergency resource for residents of Carbonear and the surrounding communities.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Category A Emergency Department, ICU / Cardiac Care, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Labour & Delivery, Gynecology, Pediatrics, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Anesthesia, Chemotherapy and Cancer Care (Oncology), Cardiovascular and Stroke Care, Dialysis, ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat), Eye Care, Orthopedics, Radiology and Ultrasonography, Respiratory Therapy, Laboratory and Pathology, Palliative Care, Midwifery, Paramedicine, Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), Virtual ER (for non-emergent, urgent conditions), Central Cardiac Monitoring in ED.

Amenities

• Cafeteria (Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.; closed weekends)
• ATM on site
• Gift shop
• On-site pharmacy
• Pastoral care
• Bedside patient entertainment system (TV, telephone, internet, online games, Skype) — available for daily rental
• Physiotherapy
• Occupational therapy
• Social work services
• Diabetic education
• Speech language services
• Shared cafeteria with Carbonear Long Term Care Centre

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Tips Before You Go

• The ED at Carbonear General is a Category A facility — it is equipped to handle serious and complex emergencies, so don't hesitate to come in for urgent or severe conditions.
• If your condition is non-emergent and urgent but not life-threatening, ask staff whether you may be eligible for the hospital's virtual ER option after triage assessment.
• If you are travelling from a rural area on the Bay de Verde Peninsula or Southern Shore of Trinity Bay, call ahead at 709-945-5136 (ED direct line) for guidance on whether your situation requires an in-person visit.
• Free parking is available on site — no need to bring change or a parking card. Accessible spaces are located close to the entrance.
• If you need a taxi to or from the hospital, contact Jim's Taxi (709-596-5131) or A-1 Taxi (709-596-7526), as there is no public transit in Carbonear.

What to Bring

• Government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver's licence or passport)
• Provincial health card (NL MCP card)
• List of current medications, including dosages
• Any relevant medical documents, test results, or referral letters
• Name and contact information for your family doctor or specialist
• Emergency contact information for a family member or friend
• Payment method or insurance details for any applicable charges (e.g., semi-private room)
• Comfort items for a potential wait (water bottle, snacks, phone charger, warm layer)

Frequently Asked Questions

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 Newfoundland & Labrador health data. Actual wait times may vary.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.