St. Clare's Mercy Hospital

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is currently available for this location. Generally, emergency department volumes tend to be lower on weekday mornings (before noon) and mid-week. If your situation is urgent but not life-threatening, these windows may mean shorter waits.

Busier times: Without historical wait data, specific busy periods cannot be confirmed. As a general pattern, Canadian emergency departments tend to be busiest on Monday mornings, weekend evenings, and during the late afternoon to early evening hours (4:00 PM – 9:00 PM) when walk-in clinics are closing.

About St. Clare's Mercy Hospital

St. Clare's Mercy Hospital is a tertiary adult acute care facility located at 154 LeMarchant Road in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, offering a 24/7 emergency department alongside a broad range of specialized inpatient and outpatient services. As a teaching hospital affiliated with Memorial University of Newfoundland, it provides many province-wide tertiary services including thoracic surgery, bariatric surgery, mental health and addictions care, and nuclear medicine. Adults requiring emergency care in the St. John's area are well-served here, though pediatric patients are typically directed to the Janeway Children's Health and Rehabilitation Centre.

Services & Specialties

Emergency Department (24/7), MRI, Medical Imaging, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiography (X-ray), Ultrasound, Mental Health and Addictions, Mental Health and Addictions Day Treatment Program, Palliative Care, Pulmonary Function Lab, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program, Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), Virtual Care, Bariatric Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Rheumatology, Anesthesiology, Blood Collection, Dietitian Services, Pastoral Care, Physiotherapy, Respiratory Services, Social Work.

Amenities

• Tim Hortons (on-site)
• Cafeteria (hours: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
• ATM
• Vending machines
• Gift shop
• Pastoral Care / Chapel
• Multiple elevators (main block, east corridor, South Wing, Morrissey Wing)

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Tips Before You Go

• St. Clare's is an adult acute care facility — if you are bringing a child requiring emergency care, the Janeway Children's Health and Rehabilitation Centre is the appropriate destination in St. John's.
• Parking is limited and can fill quickly; consider arriving by taxi, rideshare, or Metrobus (Routes 2, 3, or 11) to avoid delays finding a space.
• If you need to reach the ER by phone, be aware that getting through directly can be challenging — (709) 777-5000 is the main hospital number.
• If visiting a patient in the ICU or a special care unit, call ahead to confirm visiting hours, as they differ from general ward schedules.
• The emergency department is smaller than some larger urban ERs — if your condition is not immediately life-threatening, consider whether a walk-in clinic or virtual care option may be appropriate for your needs.
• A Tim Hortons and cafeteria are available on-site if you are accompanying a patient for a longer wait — the cafeteria is open 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

What to Bring

• Government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver's licence or passport)
• Provincial health card (NL MCP card)
• List of current medications, dosages, and allergies
• Any relevant medical records, imaging, or test results
• Provincial drug plan card or private insurance information
• Emergency contact name and phone number
• Phone charger or portable battery pack for long waits
• Comfortable clothing and a light jacket, as waiting areas can be cool

Parking

A pay-per-use parking lot is located next to the hospital, accessed from Rickett's Road. A limited number of free short-term parking spaces are also available on Rickett's Road. Overflow parking is available off Pleasant Street. Accessible (blue) parking spaces are located immediately outside both the main and emergency entrances, as well as in the metered lot. Note that parking can be very limited during busy periods — arriving by taxi or public transit is advisable when possible.

Getting There

St. John's Metrobus Routes 2, 3, and 11 all have stops near St. Clare's Mercy Hospital. The closest stop is on LeMarchant Road (Civic 217), approximately a 4-minute walk (270 m) from the hospital. A second nearby stop is on Saint Clare Avenue (Civic 6), about a 5-minute walk (356 m) away.

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.

This hospital does not publish a live wait, so the figure above comes from our model rather than from its own feed. We publish how that model performs where it can be checked, at the hospitals that do publish. See the accuracy scorecard, or how we work the number out.

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