Doctor's Note in Saint John, NB: All Options (2026)

Saint John has limited walk-in clinic options. Here's how to get a doctor's note in NB's largest city by population density.

Doctor's Note in Saint John, NB — 2026 Options

Saint John faces significant healthcare access challenges. The port city's industrial workforce (Irving, port operations, manufacturing) often needs documentation quickly but faces limited clinic options.

Saint John Walk-In Options

| Clinic | Avg Wait | Notes |
|--------|----------|-------|
| Charlotte Street Walk-In | 2-4 hrs | Most reliable |
| Market Square Medical | 2-3 hrs | Limited hours |
| Saint John Regional ER | 4-8 hrs | Not appropriate for sick notes |

Online Option: Same-Day

MedLetter serves all of New Brunswick:

  • $49 flat fee

  • CPSNB-registered physician review

  • Same-day delivery

  • No travel required


Key Saint John Employers

  • Irving (Oil, Forestry, Shipbuilding)

  • Port of Saint John

  • Horizon Health Network

  • City of Saint John

  • NB Power

  • Manufacturing sector


All accept CPSNB-registered physician notes regardless of consultation method.

Industrial Workers: Special Considerations

Saint John's industrial workforce (refinery, pulp mill, port) often has:

  • Shift work that doesn't align with clinic hours

  • Safety-sensitive roles requiring fitness-to-work statements

  • Union collective agreements with specific documentation rules


Online sick notes include fitness-to-work language when needed and are available 24/7 to accommodate shift schedules.

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