Pineview Hospital

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is available for this facility. Generally, emergency departments across Canada tend to be less congested in the early morning hours on weekdays. However, this hospital serves a large northern region and can be busy at any hour — always go immediately if you are experiencing a medical emergency regardless of the time of day.

Busier times: No historical data is available to identify specific peak periods at this location. Like most regional hospital emergency departments in Canada, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays tend to see higher patient volumes. For non-urgent concerns, consider whether a walk-in clinic or virtual care option may be appropriate before visiting the ER.

About Pineview Hospital

The emergency department at the Victoria Hospital campus in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and serves as the primary acute care and emergency hub for approximately 80,000 residents across Prince Albert, 40 surrounding towns and villages, and 12 First Nations communities. As the Gateway to the North, this facility functions as a major regional referral centre for northern Saskatchewan, offering a broad range of specialties including surgery, obstetrics, pediatrics, psychiatry, and a dedicated Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Anyone experiencing a medical emergency in the Prince Albert region should proceed directly to this emergency department.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Anesthesiology, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Adult Mental Health Unit, Child and Youth Mental Health, Brief and Social Detox Services, Medical Imaging.

Amenities

• Cafeteria on Level 1 with hot and cold menu items and daily specials
• Victoria Square Professional Building on campus
• Boreal Healthcare Foundation on campus
• Contact the hospital at 306-765-6000 to confirm ATM, pharmacy, chapel, and Wi-Fi availability

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Tips Before You Go

• Prince Albert's hospital is the main referral centre for all of northern Saskatchewan — if you are travelling from a northern community, call ahead if possible to coordinate your care.
• The emergency department uses a triage system based on clinical urgency, not arrival order. Patients with life-threatening conditions such as cardiac arrest or stroke are seen first — expect variable wait times depending on how busy the department is.
• If your condition worsens while you are waiting — physically or mentally — notify a triage nurse immediately so your priority can be reassessed.
• Due to active construction of the new acute care tower, allow extra time when navigating the campus and confirm which entrances are accessible before your visit by calling 306-765-6000.
• Paid parking is available on site with no height restrictions. If using the North (Therapies) Entrance, bring change or a card for the pay-and-display machines.

What to Bring

• Government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver's licence or passport)
• Saskatchewan Health Card (provincial health card)
• List of all current medications, including dosages
• Any relevant medical records, test results, or referral letters
• Private insurance information if applicable
• Emergency contact's name and phone number
• Comfort items for a potential wait (snacks, water bottle, phone charger)
• Cash or debit/credit card for paid parking

Frequently Asked Questions

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 Saskatchewan health data. Actual wait times may vary.

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