Shellbrook Hospital

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is available for this facility. Generally, rural emergency departments tend to be less congested during mid-morning on weekdays. If your condition is non-urgent, visiting earlier in the day on a weekday may result in shorter waits.

Busier times: No historical wait time data is available for this facility. As with most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and holidays can see higher volumes. Avoid the ED for non-emergency concerns during these periods by planning ahead or contacting Health Links (811) for guidance.

About Shellbrook Hospital

The Parkland Integrated Health Centre, commonly known as Shellbrook Hospital, houses a 24/7 emergency department serving Shellbrook and surrounding rural communities including Canwood, Debden, Big River, Parkside, and Holbein. Opened in 2013 and operated by the Saskatchewan Health Authority, this integrated facility offers emergency care, 20 acute care beds, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, and a range of community health programs. As a rural community hospital, patients requiring specialized cardiac, neurological, or complex surgical care are typically transferred to larger centres such as Prince Albert or Saskatoon.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Triage and acute care (20 inpatient beds), X-ray and diagnostic imaging, Laboratory services, Mental health and addictions services, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Home Care, Public Health, Palliative care, Chronic disease management, Adult and childhood immunizations, Sexual health services, Harm reduction medical care, Ultrasound Services (Primary Health Care Clinic), Long-Term Care (34-bed Special Care Home), Primary care with physicians and nurse practitioners.

Amenities

• On-site pharmacy (Shellbrook Pharmacy, co-located at Primary Health Care Clinic)
• Ultrasound services (Primary Health Care Clinic)
• Free accessible on-site parking
• Accessible handi-van transportation available by booking

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Tips Before You Go

• This is a rural emergency department — for life-threatening emergencies such as chest pain, stroke symptoms, or severe trauma, call 911 immediately rather than driving yourself.
• Complex cases requiring specialized care (cardiac, neurology, major surgery) will be stabilized here and then transferred to Prince Albert Victoria Hospital or Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon, so be prepared for a potential transfer.
• The ED uses a triage system — patients are seen based on urgency of need, not order of arrival. Minor complaints may involve a wait if higher-acuity patients are present.
• You cannot make appointments in the emergency department. If your concern is non-urgent, consider visiting the Shellbrook Primary Health Care Clinic during its operating hours to see a physician or nurse practitioner instead.
• If you require accessible transportation to the hospital, contact Admitting/Registration at 306-747-2603 to book the Woodland Bus Association handi-van in advance.

What to Bring

• Saskatchewan Health Card (CareCard)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications, dosages, and allergies
• Any relevant medical records or recent test results
• Provincial health coverage information or private insurance card if applicable
• Phone charger or portable battery for wait times
• Comfortable clothing appropriate for examination
• Cash or debit/credit card for incidentals such as pharmacy prescriptions

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.