Pemberton Nursing Support Services
- 1403 Portage Road, PO Box 8 Pemberton, BC V0N 2L0
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- Phone: (604) 894-6967
- Fax: (604) 894-6491
Nursing Support Services (NSS) assists parents and caregivers of children and youth (0-19) with medical complexities to lead active, healthy lives in their communities.
How to access
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Check eligibility
Provides services for children aged 0 to 19 years. Contact Pemberton Nursing Support Services to learn about accessing these services. A health-care professional will discuss the child's needs, eligibility and the referral process.
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Get a referral
A referral from a physician or nurse practitioner is required. To make a referral, please send the Nursing Support Services referral form to the email or fax number listed on the form.
Parking & Transportation
Free parking is available.
Our services
Nursing Support Services provides care for children and youth whose care needs require the scope of practice of a registered nurse for some aspects of their care due to the child/youth's medically complex and fragile health needs.
We provide in-home respite care for children who may:
- have a tracheostomy,
- require supported ventilation (ventilator, BiPAP, CPAP),
- have a life-limiting/palliative diagnosis,
- require peritoneal dialysis or
- have other conditions that require the support of a registered nurse.
We provide delegated care in the school setting through teaching and supervising school staff to care for children with:
- diabetes,
- tube feeds,
- oral suctioning needs or
- catheterization needs.
Facilitation of the At Home Program
Complete eligibility assessments for the At Home Program supported through the Ministry of Children & Family Development (MCFD).
For more information about Nursing Support Services, please visit bcchildrens.ca.
