Forensic Nurse Examiner (RN/RPN) - (213596)

Island Health; North Cowichan; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Forensic Nurse Examiner to provide essential forensic nursing and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner services. This role involves working closely with a Clinical Nurse Leader and requires a strong commitment to patient safety and quality care. Candidates must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and have recent nursing experience. The position demands excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with various professionals. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and are ready for a rewarding challenge, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with two years of experience.
• Eligible for Sexual Assault/Forensic Nurse Examiner program.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive forensic nursing and SANE services to patients.
• Collaborate with Clinical Nurse Leader and travel as required.

Skills

Therapeutic interviewing skills

Communication skills

Ethical nursing practice

Knowledge of forensic nursing legislation

Ability to work with minimal supervision

On-call availability

Self-directed learning

Collaboration with health and legal professionals

Organizational skills

Physical duties of the position

Travel between sites

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Completion of Sexual Assault/Forensic Nurse Examiner program

Two years of recent nursing experience

Job description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Independently and in collaboration with the Clinical Nurse Leader, the Forensic Nurse Examiner provides comprehensive forensic nursing and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) services to patients.

Travel is required for this position, and transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN or RPN registrant. Two (2) years of recent nursing experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Eligible for completion of a recognized Sexual Assault/Forensic Nurse Examiner program and any required course prerequisites. Valid BC Driver's License.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to demonstrate therapeutic interviewing and communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate applied principles of ethical nursing practice.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of legislation applicable to forensic nursing.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Able to work on-call and evening hours as needed.
• Ability and motivation to demonstrate self-directed learning.
• Ability to collaborate with a variety of professionals from the health and legal professions.
• Ability to organize and prioritize patient care.
• Ability to operate job-related equipment.
• Ability to perform the physical duties of the position.
• Ability to travel between sites.