Forensic Nurse Examiner (RN/RPN) - (223284)

Island Health; Duncan; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A health authority in British Columbia is seeking a Forensic Nurse Examiner to provide forensic nursing and SANE services to patients. This role requires collaboration with nursing leaders, commitment to ethical practices, and travel between healthcare sites. Candidates must be registered nurses with specific experience in forensic nursing and possess strong communication skills. Flexibility for on-call work is necessary.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Two years recent nursing experience or equivalent.
• Valid BC Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive forensic nursing and SANE to patients.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Nurse Leader.
• Travel as required for patient care.

Skills

Therapeutic interviewing and communication skills

Ethical nursing practice principles

Knowledge of legislation applicable to forensic nursing

Ability to work independently

On-call and evening hours availability

Self-directed learning

Collaboration with health and legal professionals

Organizational and prioritization skills

Operation of job-related equipment

Physical duties of the position

Travel between sites

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN or RPN

Two years recent nursing experience

Completion of a recognized Sexual Assault/Forensic Nurse Examiner program

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) to patients.

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

Qualifications

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN or RPN registrant. Two (2) years 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 pre‑requisites. 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.