Forensic Nurse Examiner (RN/RPN) - (223286)

Island Health; Ladysmith; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A health authority in Canada is seeking a Forensic Nurse Examiner to provide comprehensive forensic nursing and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner services. The role requires registration with the BC College of Nurses, two years of nursing experience, and completion of a recognized forensic nursing program. Candidates must possess excellent therapeutic and communication skills, work with minimal supervision, and travel between sites. This position emphasizes patient and staff safety, aligning with strategic health priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive forensic nursing and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner services to patients.
• Travel to meet operational requirements of 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

Availability for on-call and evening hours

Self-directed learning

Collaboration with health and legal professionals

Organization and prioritization of patient care

Operation of job related equipment

Physical duties of the position

Travel between sites

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Completion of a recognized Sexual Assault/Forensic Nurse Examiner program

Two (2) years recent nursing experience or equivalent

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.