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HÔPITAL DE L'ENFANT-JÉSUS

1401.0 18e Rue, Québec City, QC (418) 525-4444

Current ER wait

4h 22m

26 waiting

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In an emergency, call 911. Independent service, not affiliated with this hospital. Free nurse advice: 811.

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Source: Ministère de la Santé du Québec·high confidence·verified 2mo ago

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12-Hour Forecast

4h22
10pm
5h4
11pm
4h26
12am
4h39
1am
4h9
2am
3h54
3am
4h30
4am
4h34
5am
5h20
6am
5h16
7am
5h18
8am
5h2
9am

Projected from this ER’s typical pattern and the current wait.

Best Times to Visit

Shortest wait Mondays 12pm avg ~1h 26m
Longest wait Saturdays 2am avg ~6h 41m

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About HÔPITAL DE L'ENFANT-JÉSUS

Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus in Québec City is one of only three Level 1 Trauma Centres in the province of Quebec, offering 24/7 emergency and highly specialized care in traumatology, neurosciences, severe burns, spinal cord injuries, and blood diseases. Part of CHU de Québec – Université Laval, it is a large regional hospital serving patients from across Quebec, and is home to ÉVAQ, the provincial aeromedical evacuation service that transfers critically ill patients from remote areas. It is also one of only two hospitals in the Capitale-Nationale region offering emergency psychiatric services, making it a critical resource for complex and high-acuity cases.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Level 1 Trauma Centre, Emergency Psychiatric Services, Neurosciences, Severe Burn Care, Spinal Cord Injury Care, Blood Diseases (Hematology), Intensive Care Unit, Aeromedical Patient Reception (ÉVAQ), Highly Specialized Surgical Services, Critical Care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus a trauma centre?
Yes. Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus is one of only three Level 1 Trauma Centres in the entire province of Quebec. It is the designated major trauma centre for the Capitale-Nationale region and receives trauma patients from across Quebec, including via aeromedical transfer.
Does this hospital offer emergency psychiatric services?
Yes. Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus is one of only two hospitals in the Capitale-Nationale region that provides emergency psychiatric services. If you or someone you know is experiencing a psychiatric crisis, this is one of the appropriate facilities to attend in the Québec City area.
What is ÉVAQ and is it based at this hospital?
ÉVAQ (Évacuation aéromédicale du Québec) is Quebec's provincial aeromedical evacuation service, responsible for transporting critically ill or injured patients by air to specialized care. It is headquartered at Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus and serves patients across Quebec and northern New Brunswick.
Is there construction at Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus?
Yes. A major new hospital complex (NCH) is currently being built on the site, which will consolidate services from both Hôtel-Dieu de Québec and Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus. The new complex will include 700 inpatient beds, 30 operating rooms, and 60 emergency stretchers, with full completion planned for December 2031. Visitors should allow extra time for navigation due to ongoing construction.
How do I get to Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus by bus?
The hospital is directly accessible by public transit. The 'H. Enfant-Jésus' bus stop is less than 2 metres from the main entrance. RTC bus routes 4, 290, 800, and 802 all serve this stop. Passengers from the south shore of Québec City can also connect via Société de transport de Lévis.
What specialized services are available at this emergency department?
Beyond standard emergency care, Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus offers highly specialized emergency services including Level 1 trauma care, severe burn treatment, neurosciences, spinal cord injury care, hematology (blood diseases), emergency psychiatric assessment, and critical care. It is a university-affiliated hospital and part of CHU de Québec – Université Laval.

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