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

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Nova Scotia is seeking a Forensic Nurse Examiner to provide comprehensive forensic nursing and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner services. The ideal candidate will be a registered nurse with experience in forensic nursing and must have a valid BC Driver's License. This role requires collaboration with health professionals, the ability to work on-call, and travel between sites. This is an essential position prioritizing patient and staff safety within the health authority.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse with recent nursing experience.
• Valid BC Driver's License is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive forensic nursing and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner services.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Nurse Leader.
• Travel required for the position.

Skills

Therapeutic interviewing and communication skills

Applied principles of ethical nursing practice

Knowledge of legislation applicable to forensic nursing

Ability to work with minimal supervision

On-call and evening hours availability

Self-directed learning

Collaboration with health and legal professionals

Organizing and prioritizing patient care

Operating job related equipment

Performing physical duties

Travel between sites

Education

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

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: Education, Training And Experience

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.