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Jim Pattison Children's Hospital (JPCH) is Saskatchewan's first and only dedicated maternal and children's hospital, located on the University of Saskatchewan campus in Saskatoon. The pediatric emergency department serves patients ages 16 and under around the clock, with specialized resources including Saskatchewan's only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and dedicated mental health crisis spaces. Connected to Royal University Hospital and staffed by 16 emergency physicians with university affiliation, JPCH is the province's highest-level facility for critically ill or injured children.
Pay parking is available on levels P3, P4, and P5, all of which provide access to both JPCH and Royal University Hospital. Level P3 offers the easiest access to the Emergency Department. Levels P4 and P5 are closest to the JPCH main entrance, and P5 is best for the Maternal Care Centre and Pediatric Outpatient Department. Pediatric oncology patients may use designated spaces on P5 with a Saskatoon Cancer Centre permit. Payment is by licence plate number using coin, credit card, or debit at the pay stations — no need to return to your vehicle. The ParkMobile app lets you pay and extend time remotely. Vehicles over 1.9 m (6.2 ft) in height must use oversize parking outside Royal University Hospital. Patient drop-off at the ER entrance is permitted but it is a fire lane — drivers must remain with the vehicle or move it immediately.
JPCH is accessible by Saskatoon Transit via routes 04, 06, 17, 44, and 45. Nearby stops include College/Munroe, College Drive/Wiggins, College Drive/Bottomley Avenue, and the University–Place Riel Hub. The hospital is accessed off College Drive on the University of Saskatchewan campus.
No historical wait time data is available for this location. Generally, pediatric emergency departments tend to be less busy on weekday mornings. If your child's condition is not life-threatening, calling Health Line 811 first can help you determine whether an ER visit is necessary.
No historical wait time data is available for this location. Pediatric ERs across Canada typically see higher volumes on evenings, weekends, and during cold and flu season (late fall through winter). If possible, avoid peak evening hours unless the situation is urgent.
Emergency departments use triage — patients with more serious conditions are seen first, regardless of arrival time.
Wait times are estimates based on Saskatchewan 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.