St. Joseph's Hospital

In 1914, the Sisters of Charity of the Immaculate Conception responded to the need for a local hospital by opening the Saint John Infirmary, a 78-bed facility. From that beginning, St. Joseph's Hospital developed and adapted throughout the years to meet changing health care requirements. In 1994, with the realignment of health care services in Saint John, the role of St. Joseph's Hospital changed again.

It now offers services through defined programs: Health & Aging; Day Surgery; Provincial Eye Bank; Women’s Health Program;; Ambulatory Services including an Ophthalmology Clinic, Breast Health Clinic, and a variety of Surgical Clinics; and the Community Health Centre; and Urgent Care Centre from 9 am to 9 pm daily. The last patient registration at 8:00 PM. With a continued focus on its tradition of respecting the dignity of each person, St. Joseph's Hospital continues to evolve and grow in its mission of compassionate caring for the community it serves.

Admitting
Patients are asked to report to the Admitting Office, third floor (street level), turn left in main lobby. Admitting hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 3 p.m. During weekends and holidays, check with the Nursing Supervisor. If the patient to be admitted is under 16 years of age, a parent of legal guardian must sign any forms of preadmission for treatment.

ID bracelet
The identification bracelet you receive on admission to the hospital is to be worn at all times during your hospital stay.

Discharge from hospital
Each patient is discharged after approval from the attending physician. Discharge is arranged by the nursing staff. You will be advised of your discharge date in time to make arrangements to be accompanied home by someone who can pick you up following discharge notice.

Follow-up care and Appointments
Before you leave the hospital, you will be able to consult with your nurse or other health care professional about your treatments, medications or future appointments. Remember to take all personal possessions with you, as well as any remaining medications you brought to the hospital.

Parking
Parking is controlled by the city and is "pay as you go" with additional long term parking in a specific area.

Your Room

Fire Safety
Fire safety information is posted at elevators. Do not be upset if the fire alarm sounds during your stay. In the event of an alarm, remain calm, stay in your room, and follow the instructions of hospital staff.

Meals
Breakfast is served between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m.; lunch between noon and 1:00 p.m.. Supper is served between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Telephones, TVs and Radios
Telephones are available in all patients' rooms. Aliant Telecom will bill your home number for this service. Instructions are on the telephones. Remember to notify Aliant Telecom when you are discharged, in order to avoid further charges. All patient-owned electronic devices must be approved to ensure safety for in-hospital use and any possibility of interference with sensitive hospital equipment.
Cellular phones interfere with hospital electronics and are strictly prohibited.

Visiting Hours
The visiting hours are until 8:30 PM. Please inquire at the nursing station for more specific information. In the Health and Aging Units the visiting hours are open visiting. We allow families to visit anytime during the day.

Book Cart
Volunteers take magazines, paperbacks, novels, and puzzles to the units for patients' enjoyment. Please leave your name with the unit clerk if you would like any of these.

Cafeteria
The cafeteria, located on the second floor, is open to the public.

Flowers
Flowers will be delivered to your room by volunteers.

Gift Shop
The hospital gift shop contains snacks, toiletries, magazines and books, as well as flowers and a variety of gifts. The gift shop, located on the street level, is operated by the Hospital Auxiliary and is open every day.

Hair Care
Patient hair care can be arranged through the nursing station.

Lost and Found
If you have lost or found anything in the hospital, check with Security at 632-5777.

Mail
Your personal mail will be delivered to your room on a daily basis. Mail that is received after you leave hospital will be sent to your home.

Newspapers
Newspapers are available from the coin operated machines located outside the front of the hospital.

Pastoral Care
Pastoral care visits and clergy are available during the day and on call after hours. Please inquire at your nursing station for directions to the hospital chapel.

Privacy

Questions about the kind of personal information gathered during your interaction with any AHSC facility, why it is gathered, what it is used for, or who will have access to it, should be directed to Eileen MacGibbon, Chief Privacy Officer at (506) 648-6978 or by email at privacy@reg2.health.nb.ca.