Roseway Hospital provides health care services to about 15,000 Shelburne County residents.
Contact
Patient Switchboard: 902-875-2696
Administrative Switchboard: 902-875-3011
Visiting Hours
Visitors are welcome daily between 1 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Please check with nursing staff, if you want to visit outside of the standard visiting hours.
*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
A $4 parking fee will be charged when you exit the hospital parking lot. Please make sure you have correct change before leaving the hospital. Monthly parking passes are available and can be paid with credit or debit.
WiFi and Internet Access
Free public Wifi.
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 and Phone in your Room
TV Service
Bedside TV rental is available. The cost is $11 + tax per day. If you have requested a private or semi private room, the cost of the TV services will be covered. There is information provided in your room to set up your TV.
Phone Service
Bedside telephone service is available. There is a connection fee for this service and you will also be charged a daily rate and will be billed for any long distance calls. To set up your phone service, dial 899 from your bedside phone
Inpatient Meals
During your stay at the hospital, you will receive breakfast, lunch and supper daily. If you follow a special diet or have food-related allergies or sensitivities, let us know when you arrive.
Cafeteria and Vending Machines
Cafeteria, level 2
Monday to Friday: noon to 1 p.m.
Weekends and holidays: closed
Gift Shop
Gift shop, main lobby
Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Spiritual Spaces & Quiet Rooms
An inter-faith chapel located on second level.
Bank Machines
A bank machine and a changed machine are located in the main lobby.
Specimen Testing Dropoff Site
Water Testing Dropoff Site
Water samples must be collected the same morning as drop-off and not the evening before using the water testing bottle and requisition provided by NS Health.
Sample Bottle Pick-Up for Water Testing
Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Blood Collection Location
Closed for holidays.
Appointments are required for blood collection service.
If you have a referral, you may book an appointment for blood collection at this location anytime online or by calling toll-free 1-833-998-2722 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday to Friday (excluding holidays).
Emergency Care Site
The emergency department is located through the main hospital entrance.
If you need help immediately, call 911.
To access the mental health mobile crisis team call 902-429-8167 or toll-free at 1-888-429-8167. This is a 24 hour, seven days a week phone service to help you or your loved one cope with mental health and addiction challenges in the moment.
Diabetes Centre
Ask your primary care provider for a referral to a Diabetes Centre. It will be reviewed by our team and you will be contacted for an appointment.
Tel: (902) 875-8009
Fax: 902-749-1753
Public Health Office
Phone: 902-742-7141
Fax: 902-742-6062
Clinics, Programs and Services
Cardiovascular Clinic
Offered at 4 locations
The cardiovascular clinic (Yarmouth Regional Hospital, Digby Hospital, Roseway Hospital) in South West Health aims to work with people who have experienced stroke, TIA (transient ischemic attack), and myocardial infarction...
Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)
Offered at 25 locations
The ECG/EKG is an abbreviation for electrocardiogram. It is a simple and painless test that checks your heart rhythm and electrical activity.
How do I cancel/change my appointment?
If you...
Live and Learn (Cardiovascular Health Educational Class)
Offered at 4 locations
A program for persons with history of stroke, heart attack, TIA (mini-stroke), angina or risk factors for stroke and heart attack. Persons can register for this free 2-hour class offered...
Nutrition Education and Counselling (Dietitians)
Offered at 22 locations
The following lists include some of the programs that are led by clinical dietitians. Please note that programs may vary by location. Please contact one of the locations listed below...
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program
Offered at 20 locations
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) are registered nurses who have completed specialized education and clinical preparation in medical forensic care for patients who have experienced sexual assault or abuse. Delivered...
Well Woman Clinics
Offered at 29 locations
Well Woman Clinics offer a variety of health-related services and health education, delivered by a female doctor or nurse. The services and days and hours of operation vary by clinic.
X-Ray
Offered at 41 locations
An x-ray takes images of internal body structures (bones and soft tissue) to help see an injury or disease. The x-ray using energy sources such as the high frequency electromagnetic...
Service Statuses
There are currently no service advisories or disruptions for this category.
Visit the Service Statuses, Closures, and Cancellations page for a full listing of all advisories and disruptions affecting clinics, programs, services or locations.