St. Paul's Hospital

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is currently available for this location. Generally, weekday mornings and early afternoons tend to be less busy at most urban emergency departments. For non-life-threatening concerns, consider whether a walk-in clinic or virtual care option may be more appropriate.

Busier times: No historical data is available to identify specific peak periods at St. Paul's Hospital ER. As a major acute care hospital serving both Saskatoon and Northern Saskatchewan, evenings, weekends, and holidays typically see higher volumes. If your condition is not immediately life-threatening, avoid these periods if possible.

About St. Paul's Hospital

St. Paul's Hospital Emergency Department in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan provides 24/7 emergent care for residents of Saskatoon and patients transferred from across Northern Saskatchewan requiring advanced clinical assessment. As an acute care teaching hospital owned by Emmanuel Health and affiliated with the Saskatchewan Health Authority, St. Paul's ER is staffed by skilled physicians, nurses, and support staff offering compassionate, critical care that respects the physical, emotional, spiritual, and cultural needs of every patient. Individuals of all ages are seen, whether arriving by walk-in, ambulance, or inter-facility transfer.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) intake, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Nephrology and Kidney Health, Thoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Palliative Medicine, Mental Health and Addictions, Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine, Laboratory Services, Chronic Disease Management, Air Ambulance coordination, Provincial Transplant Services.

Amenities

• Cafeteria (hot meals available)
• Tim Hortons on site
• Vending machines
• Gift Shop (located just inside the main entrance, right side) — giftware, flowers, books, magazines, candies, and greeting cards
• Chapel
• Stillness rooms
• First Nations Prayer and Ceremonial Room

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Tips Before You Go

• The Emergency entrance is located at the southeast corner of the hospital, at 20th Street and Avenue P — not the main entrance. Go directly there in an emergency.
• Triage is the first step when you arrive: a nurse will assess your condition and assign priority based on urgency. The most critical patients are seen first, not necessarily those who arrived first.
• St. Paul's serves patients from across Northern Saskatchewan, so the ED can be busy with a diverse mix of cases. Arriving prepared with your health card, medication list, and symptom details will help staff assess you faster.
• For parking, pay at the kiosk inside the hospital before leaving. Extra parking is available across from 20th Street and Avenue R if the main Impark lot is full.
• Spiritual and cultural care resources — including a chapel, stillness rooms, and a First Nations Prayer and Ceremonial Room — are available to patients and visitors during your stay.

What to Bring

• Saskatchewan Health Card (CHP card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications, dosages, and allergies
• Provincial health coverage information or private insurance card
• Relevant medical history or doctor's referral if applicable
• Phone charger or portable battery pack
• Comfortable clothing and a light jacket (ERs can be cool)
• Snacks and water for potentially long wait times

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.