North Shore Paediatric Resource Team

How to access

• Physiotherapy

  Open physiotherapy Close physiotherapy

  Early Intervention

  Physiotherapy services for children 0-5 years with, or at risk for gross motor delay. Consultation is provided in multiple community settings: home, daycare, preschool, and playgrounds/other community spaces.

  Early intervention physiotherapy referral form

  School-Aged Children

  Physiotherapy services for school-aged children with support needs from kindergarten through transitioning into adult services at age 19, to achieve optimal independence and assist them in meeting educational goals. The physiotherapist works with family members, teachers, and educational assistants to support the student’s participation, inclusion, and access to learning opportunities with the goal of achieving the student’s highest level of independent functioning. Services are provided in home, school, child-care, and community settings.

  School-aged physiotherapy referral form

• Nursing Support

  Open nursing support Close nursing support

  NSS provides care for infants, children, and youth who require the scope of practice of a registered nurse for some aspects of their care due to the child or youth’s medically complex and fragile health needs.

  The North Shore NSS Program provides: 

  In-home respite care for children with chronic, complex health conditions requiring:

  • non-invasive ventilation (CPAP, BiPAP),
  • tracheostomy care,
  • NJ/NG feeds,
  • parenteral nutrition,
  • peritoneal Dialysis and
  • other conditions requiring the support of a registered nurse.

  Delegated care in the school setting, which includes training and ongoing support of school staff caring for children that require assistance in managing a chronic health challenge while at school. NSS can support:

  • diabetes care (routine blood glucose monitoring and insulin administration),
  • tube feeds,
  • oral or nasal suctioning and
  • catheterization.

  At-Home Program Assessments

  NSS coordinators complete eligibility assessments for the At Home Program, supported through the Ministry of Children & Family Development (MCFD). For more information on the At Home Program and how to apply, please visit the At Home Program on gov.bc.ca.

  NSS Referral Process

  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.

  Nursing Support Services referral form

  For more information about Nursing Support Services, please visit bcchildrens.ca.