St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton - King Campus

Hamilton, ON · Urgent Care: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM, 7 days a week

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Open 24/7

This emergency department is open around the clock.

Current ER Wait Ontario Health
1h 39m quick
🏥 24/7 Emergency
📍 Hamilton

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Nearby Alternatives

Other hospital emergency departments and urgent care options are available in the Hamilton area for patients requiring higher levels of emergency care.

Juravinski Hospital

Hamilton · 5 km away

3h 11m

Hamilton General Hospital

Hamilton · 8 km away

1h 27m

Hamilton Health Sciences - Mcmaster

Hamilton · 8 km away

40m

About St. Joseph's Hamilton (King)

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton – King Campus (2757 King Street E) is a leading ambulatory care facility serving East Hamilton, Stoney Creek, and the broader Hamilton-Wentworth region. The campus is home to an Urgent Care Centre staffed by emergency-trained physicians and nurses, equipped to treat non-life-threatening conditions such as minor injuries, fever, simple fractures, and abdominal pain — seeing more than 62,000 patients annually. Patients with life-threatening emergencies, trauma, stroke, or cardiac events should proceed directly to the Charlton Campus Emergency Department or call 911.

Services & Specialties

Urgent Care Centre (non-life-threatening emergencies) Blood tests and X-ray diagnostics Regional Eye Institute and cataract surgery Pain Management Services Mature Women's Health Centre Satellite Dialysis Clinic (39 beds) Surgery Centre (cataract procedures) Stay Well therapeutic exercise program Asthma management education Diabetes and nutrition clinics Specialty Clinics (by physician referral)

Amenities

Parking & Transit

Short-term 15-minute drop-off and pick-up parking is available adjacent to the Urgent Care entrance on the west side of the building. Drop-off and pick-up for the Dialysis Centre is located on the east side. An outpatient parking lot is accessible off the King Street East entrance. Parking is managed by Precise ParkLink — check the SJHH website for current rates.

HSR Route 05 (Delaware towards Jones at King) serves the campus, with the closest stop — St. Joseph's Ambulatory at King — approximately 160 metres away (a 3-minute walk). HSR Routes 04 and 05 both pass near the campus. For live bus times visit hsrnow.hamilton.ca or call 905-527-4441.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quieter times

Weekday mornings shortly after opening (8:00 AM) tend to be quieter. Arriving early in the day generally results in shorter waits, as volumes typically build through the afternoon and evening.

🔴 Busier times

Late afternoons and evenings (particularly 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM) are typically the busiest periods, as patients visit after school or work hours. Weekends can also see higher volumes throughout the day.

Tips Before You Go

What to Bring

Frequently Asked Questions

Does St. Joseph's King Campus have a full Emergency Department?
No. King Campus has an Urgent Care Centre, not a full Emergency Department. It treats non-life-threatening conditions only. For emergencies such as chest pain, stroke, trauma, or pediatric emergencies, go to St. Joseph's Charlton Campus ED at 50 Charlton Ave E or call 911.
What conditions does the King Campus Urgent Care treat?
The Urgent Care Centre treats non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses including cuts, abrasions, cough, ear aches, fever, minor burns, abdominal and pelvic pain, back pain, and simple fractures. Doctors and nurses with emergency medicine training are on-site, along with blood test and X-ray capabilities.
What are the Urgent Care hours at King Campus?
The Urgent Care Centre is open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, seven days a week. For after-hours emergencies, please go to the Charlton Campus Emergency Department, which operates 24 hours a day.
Can I arrive by ambulance at the King Campus Urgent Care?
No. Ambulances do not transport patients to the King Campus Urgent Care. If you require ambulance transport, you will be taken to the St. Joseph's Charlton Campus Emergency Department instead.
How does triage work at the King Campus Urgent Care?
Upon arrival, take a number from the Qmatic machine at the Urgent Care entrance. You will be called based on the severity of your symptoms or your number in sequence. Patients with more acute conditions are seen first.
How do I get to King Campus by public transit?
HSR Route 05 stops at St. Joseph's Ambulatory at King, approximately 160 metres (a 3-minute walk) from the campus. Routes 04 and 05 both pass near the campus. For live schedules visit hsrnow.hamilton.ca or call HSR at 905-527-4441.

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 Ontario health data using historical volumes, current patient counts, and staffing. Actual wait times may vary.

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

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