Nipawin Health Care Facility

Nipawin, SK

PREDICTED Moderate confidence
Up to 5h 22m
Most likely 1h 53m
Typically 1h 21m – 2h 29m at this hospital

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30m wait · updated 4 min ago
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800 6 Street E, Nipawin, SK (306) 862-6100 Hospital website

About Nipawin Health Care Facility

Nipawin Health Care Facility is a district hospital serving Nipawin and surrounding northeastern Saskatchewan communities, including several First Nations reserves, from its location at 800 6th Street E. The 24/7 emergency department provides triage-based urgent and acute care, supported by approximately 32 acute care beds and a medical team that includes 11 physicians and a general surgeon. As a district-level facility operated by the Saskatchewan Health Authority, it offers a broad range of services — from general surgery and maternity care to visiting specialist clinics — reducing the need for residents to travel to larger centres.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Acute inpatient care, General surgery, Labour and delivery (low-risk pregnancies), Palliative care, Laboratory services, Diagnostic imaging / Radiology, Chemotherapy, Endoscopy, Telehealth, Exercise tolerance testing, UV treatments, Mental health services, Outpatient addiction services, Pharmacy, Diabetes education, Dietitian services, Social work, Home care coordination, Public health services, Visiting specialist clinics: gynecology, rheumatology, urology, orthopedics, ENT, pediatrics, internal medicine, respiratory medicine, asthma/allergy, dental.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Nipawin Health Care Facility have a 24/7 emergency department?
Yes, the emergency department at Nipawin Health Care Facility is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Can Nipawin Hospital handle births and maternity care?
Yes, the hospital has 2 birthing rooms and 2 antenatal/postpartum beds and supports low-risk pregnancies. However, caesarean sections and epidurals are not available at this facility. Higher-risk pregnancies may require transfer to a larger centre.
Does Nipawin Hospital have specialist doctors on-site?
Nipawin has 11 physicians and 1 general surgeon based at the facility. Additionally, visiting specialists in areas such as gynecology, orthopedics, urology, pediatrics, ENT, and others hold clinics at the hospital, reducing the need to travel to larger centres for some specialist care.
Is parking free at Nipawin Health Care Facility?
Yes, free parking is available on-site at 800 6th Street E in Nipawin.
Does the hospital serve patients from First Nations communities in the region?
Yes, Nipawin Health Care Facility supports remote clinics serving Cumberland House Cree Nation, Shoal Lake Cree Nation, and Red Earth First Nation, in addition to serving the broader Nipawin area.
Are mental health and addiction services available at Nipawin Hospital?
Yes, both mental health services and outpatient addiction services are available at the facility, making it a more comprehensive resource for northeastern Saskatchewan residents than its district-level size might suggest.

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