Whistler Nursing Support Services
- 4380 Lorimer Road Whistler, BC V8E 1A7
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- Phone: (604) 932-3202
- Fax: (604) 932-6953
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 Whistler 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.
Hours of operation
- Monday: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Sunday: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
After-hours on-call physicians and registered nurses are available.
Parking and transportation
Parking available on-site.
Please note that if you're looking for Whistler 360 Health Clinic, they are collocated on the second floor of the same building. Please visit their website for more information.
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.