Exterior shot of Sechelt Health Unit on a sunny day.

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

  • Check eligibility

    Provides services for children aged 0 to 19 years. Contact Sunshine Coast Nursing Support Services to learn about accessing these services. A health-care professional will discuss the child's needs, eligibility and the referral process.

  • Get a referral

    A referral from a physician or nurse practitioner is required. To make a referral, email/fax the NSS referral form to the contact information listed on the form.

Hours of operation

Currently closed
  • Monday:   8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday:   8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday:   8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Thursday:   8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Friday:   8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Saturday:   Closed
  • Sunday:   Closed

Parking & Transportation

​Parking lot available.

Wheelchair accessible through main door.

A bus stop is located nearby for bus lines 1 and 90.

Nursing Support Services

Our services:

Nursing Support Services organizes 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 assess children up to age 19 to determine their eligibility of services.

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 develop and implement Individualized Health Care Plans in collaboration with the child and their family.

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

 

Sechelt Health Unit

Sechelt Health Unit is a community health centre that provides various health care services in a single location.

Paediatric Nursing Support Services

Paediatric nursing support services provide community-based paediatric medical services for children 0 to 19 years with complex medical conditions such as diabetes, seizures, tube feeding, and catheters.