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NURSING OFFICE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2009-11-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Federal Administration
- Medical Staff
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Office of Nursing Services
1, record 1, English, Office%20of%20Nursing%20Services
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- ONS 1, record 1, English, ONS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Office of Nursing Services is a division of Health Canada's First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB). ONS provides nursing leadership, support and consultation to nursing services within the department, encompassing the health needs of clients on reserve. The Office of Nursing Services was established in 2001, and works in partnership with regional nursing teams and other directorates and programs. Jointly, First Nations and Inuit Health regions, Home and Community Care and the Office of Nursing Services share the vision of providing quality nursing practices to enhance the health of First Nations 1, record 1, English, - Office%20of%20Nursing%20Services
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Administration fédérale
- Personnel médical
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Bureau des services de soins infirmiers
1, record 1, French, Bureau%20des%20services%20de%20soins%20infirmiers
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- BSSI 1, record 1, French, BSSI
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Bureau des services de soins infirmiers (BSSI) est une division de la Direction générale de la santé des Premières nations et des Inuits (DGSPNI). Le BSSI exerce un leadership et offre des services de soutien et de consultation en soins infirmiers aux services infirmiers du Ministère, ce qui englobe les besoins en santé des clients des réserves. Le Bureau des services de soins infirmiers a été établi en 2001 et travaille en collaboration avec les équipes régionales de soins infirmiers et les autres directions et programmes. Ensemble, les régions de Santé des Premières nations et des Inuits, les Soins à domicile et en milieu communautaire et le Bureau des services de soins infirmiers partagent une vision commune qui est d'offrir des pratiques de soins infirmiers de qualité dans le but d'améliorer la santé des Premières nations et des Inuits. 1, record 1, French, - Bureau%20des%20services%20de%20soins%20infirmiers
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-10-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Office of Nursing Policy
1, record 2, English, Office%20of%20Nursing%20Policy
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- ONP 1, record 2, English, ONP
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This Office was created in 1999 to strengthen the focus on nursing policy issues within Health Canada. It is responsible for advising Health Canada on the nursing perspective on various policy issues and programs, representing that perspective in various fora, contributing to health policy formulation and program development, and working closely with the nursing community in developing advice to the Minister and the department. 1, record 2, English, - Office%20of%20Nursing%20Policy
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Bureau de la politique des soins infirmiers
1, record 2, French, Bureau%20de%20la%20politique%20des%20soins%20infirmiers
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- BPSI 1, record 2, French, BPSI
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Créé en 1999, le Bureau de la politique des soins infirmiers (BPSI) est chargé de renforcer la présence de la profession infirmière au sein de Santé Canada en contribuant à l'élaboration des politiques et à la conception des programmes dans l'ensemble du ministère. Le BPSI travaille aussi étroitement avec le milieu des soins infirmiers afin d'adresser des conseils au ministre et au ministère. 1, record 2, French, - Bureau%20de%20la%20politique%20des%20soins%20infirmiers
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-10-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Medical and Hospital Organization
- Personnel Management (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Nursing Staff Office 1, record 3, English, Nursing%20Staff%20Office
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s): Children's Hospital Lexicon 1999. 1, record 3, English, - Nursing%20Staff%20Office
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
- Gestion du personnel (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Bureau du personnel infirmier
1, record 3, French, Bureau%20du%20personnel%20infirmier
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : Lexique 1999 de l'Hôpital pour enfants de Winnipeg. 1, record 3, French, - Bureau%20du%20personnel%20infirmier
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1993-04-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Dental Services (Military)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- nursing office
1, record 4, English, nursing%20office
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
At the DND Medical Centre in Ottawa. 1, record 4, English, - nursing%20office
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Service de santé et service dentaire (Militaire)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- bureau des soins infirmiers
1, record 4, French, bureau%20des%20soins%20infirmiers
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce bureau est au Centre médical de la Défense nationale à Ottawa. 1, record 4, French, - bureau%20des%20soins%20infirmiers
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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