Open 24 hours. We can't estimate the wait here; comparable ERs run 22m – 1h 21m.
In an emergency, call 911.
In an emergency, call 911. Independent services, not affiliated with this hospital. Free nurse advice: 811.
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Quieter times: No historical wait time data is currently available for this facility. Generally, mid-morning on weekdays tends to be less busy at district hospital ERs. If your situation is not life-threatening, calling ahead at (306) 862-6100 may help you plan your visit.
Busier times: No historical wait data is available to identify specific peak periods. Like most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and holidays typically see higher patient volumes. Avoid these times for non-urgent concerns if possible.
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Open on ERstat →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.
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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Free parking is available on-site at Nipawin Health Care Facility. Patients with mobility needs should look for accessible parking spaces near the main entrance.
Nipawin does not have a documented fixed-route public transit system. Patients are advised to arrange personal vehicle transportation or contact the hospital about available medical transportation services.
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. 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.
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