Rpa Visiting Hours

Planning your visit to RPA (Royal Prince Alfred) Hospital is easier when you know the official visiting times and rules. This guide brings together verified details on Rpa visiting hours, contact information, and key guidelines to help you visit patients safely and respectfully.

Hospital Overview

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPA) is a major public teaching hospital in Sydney, New South Wales, and is part of the Sydney Local Health District. It is located in Camperdown, close to the University of Sydney. RPA provides a full range of acute medical, surgical, and specialist services, including intensive care, maternity, neonatal care, and emergency services.

As a large tertiary hospital, RPA supports complex care and is a referral centre for other hospitals. It also has extensive outpatient and ambulatory services. Official information about the hospital and its services is provided through the Sydney Local Health District and NSW Health sites, including the RPA page on the Sydney Local Health District website (slhd.nsw.gov.au).

Visiting Hours

General visiting hours at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital are:

• Daily: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm

These hours apply to most adult inpatient wards. The hospital notes that visiting times may vary by unit or ward, particularly for areas such as intensive care, maternity, neonatal intensive care, emergency, and mental health. For the most accurate, current information, visitors are advised by Sydney Local Health District to check with the specific ward or consult staff on arrival.

RPA and Sydney Local Health District also emphasise that visiting policies can change at short notice due to infection control or public health directions (for example, during respiratory virus or COVID‑19 outbreaks). Updated visitor restrictions or changes to visiting hours are published on official NSW Health and Sydney Local Health District pages, such as the NSW Health “Visiting NSW Health facilities” information and the Sydney Local Health District website (slhd.nsw.gov.au).

Because of this, before visiting it is recommended to:

• Confirm current visiting rules on the Sydney Local Health District – RPA Hospital page.
• Phone the hospital or the relevant ward to check any special restrictions or appointment-based visiting requirements.

Contact Details

The following details are taken from official Sydney Local Health District information for Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.

• Hospital Name: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPA)
• Address: Missenden Road, Camperdown NSW 2050, Australia
• Main Switchboard / General Enquiries:
  The Sydney Local Health District provides central switchboard details for RPA on its official site (slhd.nsw.gov.au). Callers can ask to be transferred to a specific ward or department.
• Website:
  The official hospital information, including services and visitor information, is available via the Sydney Local Health District – Royal Prince Alfred Hospital pages on the Sydney Local Health District website (https://www.slhd.nsw.gov.au/).

For ward-specific visiting information or patient updates, the main switchboard can direct you to the relevant ward clerk or nursing station. For emergency medical care, visitors should use local emergency services (000 in Australia) or attend the RPA Emergency Department rather than calling for urgent clinical advice.

Important Visitor Guidelines

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital follows NSW Health and Sydney Local Health District policies for visitors. The key points include:

• Respect visiting hours and local ward rules
  Visitors should arrive and leave within the stated visiting hours (generally 10:00 am–8:00 pm) unless special arrangements are made. Some wards may limit the number of visitors at a time or have rest periods.

• Do not visit if unwell
  NSW Health advises that people with symptoms of respiratory infection, fever, or other contagious illness should not visit hospitals to protect vulnerable patients. Visitor restriction updates are published on official NSW Health channels.

• Follow infection control instructions
  Visitors may be required to:
  • Use hand sanitiser on entry and exit.
  • Wear a mask in certain wards or during specific public health alerts.
  • Follow directions from staff regarding personal protective equipment (PPE) where needed.
• Special areas may have stricter rules
  Intensive Care Units (ICU), High Dependency Units, maternity, neonatal intensive care, and some specialist units often have:
  • Shorter or more controlled visiting periods.
  • Limits on the number of visitors.
  • Entry at staff discretion to protect patient safety.
• Children as visitors
  Child visitor policies can be more restricted, depending on infection control requirements and ward conditions. NSW Health and RPA advise checking ahead with the ward if you plan to bring children to visit a patient.

• Patient privacy and rest
  Visitors should respect privacy by:
  • Keeping noise to a minimum.
  • Following staff instructions about using mobile phones and taking photos.
  • Allowing time for patient rest and clinical care.

These guidelines are based on visitor advice and safety information made available by NSW Health and Sydney Local Health District through their official websites.

FAQs

1. What are the general Rpa visiting hours?
General visiting hours at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital are 10:00 am to 8:00 pm daily for most inpatient wards, according to Sydney Local Health District information. Specific units may have different times.

2. Do visiting hours vary by ward or unit?
Yes. Critical care areas (such as ICU), maternity, neonatal units, mental health units, and some specialty wards often have more limited or controlled visiting. Visitors should confirm with the ward or check current information on the Sydney Local Health District site.

3. Can visiting rules change at short notice?
Yes. NSW Health and Sydney Local Health District state that visiting rules can change due to infection control needs or public health orders. Updated advice is published on official NSW Health and Sydney Local Health District web pages, and staff can provide the most current guidance.

4. How can I confirm visiting hours before coming to RPA?
You can check the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital pages on the Sydney Local Health District website (https://www.slhd.nsw.gov.au/) and phone the hospital’s main switchboard to be directed to the ward. Staff can advise on current visiting hours and any restrictions.

5. Are there any health requirements for visitors?
Visitors are expected not to attend if they are unwell and to follow any infection control measures in place, such as using hand sanitiser, wearing masks if requested, and complying with staff instructions. These requirements follow NSW Health guidance for visiting health facilities.