Contact
Patient Switchboard: 902-634-4286
Administrative Switchboard: 902-634-8801
Visiting Hours
Visitors are welcome anytime according to patient preference and care needs.
*Learn more about NSHA's Family Presence Policy, which welcomes up to two people named by the patient to be their family or primary support person/people.
Parking
Parking is available on-site.
WiFi and Internet Access
Free WiFi is available in some areas of the building.
Semi-private and Private Rooms in Nova Scotia Hospitals
- Private room: Includes one bed and one washroom. You can find current rates here.
- Semi-private room: Includes two beds separated by curtains and one washroom. You can find current rates here.
Space in our private and semi-private rooms is limited. The sooner we have your insurance information the more likely we are to be able to accommodate your request.
When the booking clerk calls with your hospital admission date, let them know you are interested in a private or semi-private room.
When you are admitted, be sure to have your private insurance card with you and let the admitting clerk know you have requested a private or semi-private room.TV & Phone in your Room
You can find updated information about costs associated with semi-private and private Rooms in the hospital here.
Fees and Bill Payments
You can find updated information about fees and bill payments for Canadians and out of country patients here.
TV in Your room
TV Service
Bedside TV rental is available in most of our inpatient units. To order service (or transfer your service if you change rooms) please dial 1-866-223-3686
from your phone. Payment can be made by Visa or MasterCard.
The call centre is open between Monday and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., excluding statutory holidays.
Phone Service
Patient's are encouraged to bring their own cell phone, or other communication device, along with chargers for any anticipated hospital stay.
To reach a patient who doesn't have their own communication device, please call the patient switchboard at 902-634-4286.
Inpatient Meals
Patients on the medical unit receive tray service at meal time. Patients in other areas of the hospital are served from a hot/cold cart in the dining rooms on the units.
Microwave ovens, refrigerators, and ice machines are available on most nursing units for use by patients and visitors.
If you follow a special diet or have food-related allergies or sensitivities, be sure to let us know when you arrive. A clinical dietitian may visit to discuss your needs. If your family wishes to bring food from home, please discuss this with your nurse before eating. Please do not leave perishable items at the bedside. Refrigerators are available on your unit. Label food items with the patient’s name, room number and date. Snacks are available upon request.
Cafeteria and Vending Machines
Cafeteria
Hours of operation:
Monday to Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The cafeteria is closed on weekends and holidays.
Vending machines located next to the entrance of the cafeteria.
Gift Shop
Gift shop, main entrance.
Hours of operation:
Monday to Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Bank Machines
A bank machine and change machine are located on the main level by the cafeteria.
Spiritual Spaces and Quiet Rooms
Quiet rooms and solariums are available for families and friends to use when needed. A service, led by local clergy, is held in the veterans’ unit at Fishermen’s Memorial Hospital each Tuesday at 11 a.m. The Veterans’ Memorial Chapel on the main level is open to the public.
