Northside General Hospital

Description:Northside General Hospital in Nova Scotia offers primary care, urgent treatment, diagnostic imaging, and specialized clinics.
Location:520 Purves Street, North Sydney, NS
Phone:902-794-8521
Email:wifi@cbdha.nshealth.ca
Service Area:North Sydney, Sydney Mines and surrounding areas
Categories:HospitalPrimary CareSpecialist MedicineOther
Departments:
Diabetes CentreBlood Collection LocationUrgent Treatment CentrePublic Health Office
Other Locations:
  • Northside/Harbour View Hospital Foundation — PO Box 399, North Sydney, Nova Scotia
  • Northside General Hospital — 520 Purves St, North Sydney, Nova Scotia
  • NSH Provincial Office — 90 Lovett Lake Ct Suite 201, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3S 0H6
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Patient and Visitor Experience for Northside General Hospital

Opening Hours

*Opening hours are subject to change & may not be accurate. Contact the clinic for the most up-to-date info.
Monday:08:00 - 20:00
Tuesday:08:00 - 20:00
Wednesday:08:00 - 20:00
Thursday:08:00 - 20:00
Friday:08:00 - 20:00
Saturday:08:00 - 20:00
Sunday:08:00 - 20:00
Funding:public
Patient Age Range:All ages
Best Fit Patients:Patients requiring hospital services, urgent treatment for non-life-threatening conditions, or specialized care in various departments.
Patient Instructions:
  • Check with nursing staff for visiting outside standard hours.
  • Have correct change for parking fee upon exit.
  • Bring private insurance card if requesting a private or semi-private room.
  • Dial 499 from bedside phone to connect/disconnect phone service.
  • Inform staff about special diets or food allergies upon arrival.
  • Call ahead to Public Health office during weather events.
  • Appointments are required for blood collection service.
  • Call 902-794-8966 or attend in person to make an appointment for the Urgent Treatment Centre.
  • Call 911 for emergent care for a life-threatening illness or injury.
  • Call 811 to speak with a registered nurse for assessment.
  • Register on the Need a Family Practice Registry if you do not have a family doctor or nurse practitioner.
  • Book an appointment at a Primary Care Clinic if available and already on the Need a Family Practice Registry.
  • A referral from your primary care provider is required for Chronic Pain Services.
  • A referral (requisition) from your doctor and an appointment are required for an EKG.
  • Appointments for Orthoptics are by referral from ophthalmology or neurology only.
  • A referral from your primary care provider is required to access Ultrasound service.
  • Appointments for Well Woman Clinics are available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday by calling 1 877 794 5427.
  • A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.
  • If requesting a visit for a child or dependent via VirtualCareNS, they need to be at the virtual visit.
  • If you have used Maple as a paid customer, you will need to convert your account to a VirtualCareNS account.
  • Children aged 15 and younger should be registered as dependents on their guardian’s account for VirtualCareNS.
How to Book:

Call front desk or use online booking for specific services like blood collection and EKG. Urgent Treatment Centre requires calling or attending in person.

Services and Specialties for Northside General Hospital

Main Services

Primary Health CareEmergency CareVirtual CareContinuing CareHome and Community CareLong-Term CareRespite and Caregiver SupportHealth EquipmentProtecting Vulnerable AdultsFrailty and Elder Care
  • Primary Health Care
  • Emergency Care
  • Virtual Care
  • Continuing Care
  • Home and Community Care
  • Long-Term Care
  • Respite and Caregiver Support
  • Health Equipment
  • Protecting Vulnerable Adults
  • Frailty and Elder Care
  • Delirium
  • Early Mobility Program
  • Chronic Pain Management
  • Public Health
  • Health Records Management
  • COVID-19 Symptoms Assessment
  • COVID-19 Testing
  • COVID-19 Vaccination
  • Surgery
  • Blood Collection
  • In-Home Blood Collection
  • Laboratory Services
  • Specimen Testing
  • Water Testing
  • X-Ray
  • Ultrasound
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • CT Scan
  • MRI
  • Bereavement Support
  • Ethics Support
  • Family Presence Support
  • Hospice Care
  • In-home Respite
  • Medical Assistance in Dying
  • Music Therapy
  • Palliative Care
  • Pride Health
  • Cancer Care
  • Mental Health and Addictions Services
  • Diabetes Management
  • Kidney Disease and Dialysis
  • Heart Health Services
  • Lung Health Services
  • Brain Health Services
  • Orthopedics
  • LGBTQ2S+ Health
  • Pre-Pregnancy and Fertility Services
  • Pregnancy Care
  • Labour and Delivery
  • Infant Health and Care
  • Organ and Tissue Donation
  • Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Orthoptics
  • Well Woman Clinics
  • Cervical Cancer Screening (PAP testing)
  • STI testing
  • Breast screening promotion and investigation of breast symptoms
  • Contraceptive counseling (Including IUD insertions and Nexplanon insertions)
  • Investigation of abnormal uterine bleeding
  • Treatment of post-menopausal health concerns
Telehealth Available:Yes
Telehealth Details:VirtualCareNS offers virtual access to primary care providers (family doctors or nurse practitioners) via computer or mobile device for Nova Scotians with a valid health card and internet access. Full Care is available for those on the Need a Family Practice Registry, offering advice, prescriptions, and referrals. Basic Care provides basic advice or prescription renewals (excluding controlled substances) and is available 24/7/365.

Specialties for Northside General Hospital

The following types of medical expertise are offered by providers indicated to work at this location.
Urgent CareCardiologistEndocrinologistNephrologistOncologistRadiologistPsychiatristOrthopedic SurgeonOphthalmologistNeurologist
  • Urgent Care
  • Cardiologist
  • Endocrinologist
  • Nephrologist
  • Oncologist
  • Radiologist
  • Psychiatrist
  • Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Ophthalmologist
  • Neurologist
  • Obstetrician & Gynecologist
  • Pediatrician

Northside General Hospital Contact and Communication

Additional Phone Numbers:
Email:wifi@cbdha.nshealth.ca
Patients should contact via:phone
Providers should contact via:phone

Northside General Hospital Referral Information

Referral Process: Referral required for Diabetes Centre, Chronic Pain Services, EKG, Orthoptics, Ultrasound, and X-Ray. For Diabetes Centre, primary care provider referral is reviewed by team and patient is contacted for appointment. For Chronic Pain Services, a referral from primary care provider (doctor or Nurse Practitioner) is required. For EKG, Ultrasound, and X-Ray, a referral (requisition) from doctor/primary care provider is required. For Orthoptics, appointments are by referral from ophthalmology or neurology only.
How to Refer: Fax referral for Diabetes Centre. For other services, referral from primary care provider is generally required. Specific methods not detailed beyond 'referral'.
Required Documents:
  • Referral/requisition from primary care provider (doctor or Nurse Practitioner).

Northside General Hospital Metadata and Administrative Details

Hospital Affiliations: New Waterford Consolidated, Glace Bay and the Cape Breton Regional hospitals (part of a four hospital complex)
Facilities: Cafeteria, Chapel, Diabetes Centre, Blood Collection Location, Urgent Treatment Centre, Public Health Office, Laboratory Services, X-Ray, Ultrasound, CT Scan, MRI, TV & Phone in rooms, Semi-private and Private Rooms

Northside General Hospital Accessibility and Amenities

Wheelchair Accessible: Unknown
Elevator Access: Unknown
Parking Info: Paid parking lot ($3 fee upon exit). Weekly ($15) and monthly ($30) parking passes available at Northside Hospital Foundation office near the hospital’s rear entrance (cash, debit, credit card).

Provider Languages Spoken

There is record of at least one provider speaking each of the following languages on site.
English

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