Geriatric Emergency Room (ER) nurses have specialized skills and knowledge to treat seniors experiencing a sudden health change, have a number of medical problems at one time and are at risk of losing the ability to function independently.
Geriatric nurses can be accessed on admission to the emergency department at Royal Columbian Hospital.
Parking and Transportation
Public transportation (Bus & Sky Train) available. Limited pay parking available.
| Parking rate | Parkade |
| PayByPhone lot code | 1500 |
| First hour | $4.25 |
| Each additional hour | $3.50 |
| Day rate | $11.25 |
| Evenings | $5.25 |
| 24-hour rate | $16.25 |
*If you have difficulty paying for parking, financial hardship permits may be available on a case-by-case basis. Please talk to your unit social worker for more information or contact Parking Administration at 604-930-5440 (Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) or email LMCParking@fraserhealth.ca.
Hours of operation
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Open visiting hours, but please be considerate of other patients who may need rest.
If you are not feeling well, or have been exposed to an infectious illness, please do not visit.
Visits are restricted to ESSENTIAL VISITS ONLY at all of our sites through controlled access points. For more information, please visit our visitor guidelines page.
Eligibility
Age 65 and over.