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Sunshine Hospital

Sunshine Hospital is an acute and sub-acute teaching hospital with approximately 600 beds and a range of services including emergency department, intensive care unit, women’s and children’s services, mental health support and much more.
Address

176 Furlong Rd, St Albans VIC 3021

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Opening hours
Open 24 hours
Visiting hours
12pm to 8pm
Hospital

Contact details

Phone: (03) 8345 1333

Emergency department

The Sunshine Hospital Emergency Department (ED) is open 24 hours a day. 

Patients are assessed on arrival, and treatment is prioritised based on medical urgency. Those with severe injuries or illnesses will receive care first. 

Wait times for adults

Wait times for children

Table showing 3 emergency levels: Normal, Busy, and Extremely busy. Normal: Even during normal level of activity, our staff are often busy, and waiting time around an hour are common. Busy: As we get busier, the number of patients in the waiting room increases and the time you may need to wait for treatment gets longer. Extremely busy: When we are extremely busy, the waiting room gets crowded, and some patients may need to wait more than four hours to see the doctor.

Virtual emergency department

For non-life-threatening conditions like infections, nausea, minor cuts, rashes, burns, or fractures, consider the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department (Virtual ED)—a free, 24/7 video-based healthcare service. 

Connect with emergency nurses and doctors via your smartphone, computer, or tablet. They can provide medical advice, prescribe medications, and arrange tests close to home. 

Visit the patient section of the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department website to get started. The Virtual ED is free for all Victorians. 

Interpreter services

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In the case of a life threatening emergency, call 000.
Emergency