Casual Forensic Nurse: Trauma-Informed Patient Care

Fraser Health Authority; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 82,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual employment

Job summary

Fraser Health Authority in Abbotsford is seeking a Casual Forensic Nurse to join the Forensic Nursing Services at Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre. This role combines clinical nursing care with patient advocacy in a specialized setting.

You will conduct comprehensive assessments, document thoroughly, and collaborate with interprofessional teams, law enforcement, and community partners to support patients through forensic care.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing.
• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• One year of recent related nursing experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Eligibility to complete a recognized Sexual Assault/Forensic Nurse Examiner (SAFNE) program.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and collect information to diagnose and plan care.
• Collaborate with patients to develop individualized care plans.
• Provide trauma-informed forensic nursing care while preserving dignity and rights.
• Collect, label, and preserve forensic evidence per standards and privacy rules.
• Maintain detailed documentation and write medical legal reports as required.
• Refer patients to interprofessional team members to address needs.
• Communicate with allied health providers, law enforcement, and community agencies.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Trauma-informed care

Documentation

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Fraser Health Authority in Abbotsford is seeking a Casual Forensic Nurse to join the Forensic Nursing Services at Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre. This role combines clinical nursing care with patient advocacy in a specialized setting.

You will conduct comprehensive assessments, document thoroughly, and collaborate with interprofessional teams, law enforcement, and community partners to support patients through forensic care.