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

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

Job summary

A regional health authority in North Cowichan seeks a Forensic Nurse Examiner to deliver comprehensive forensic nursing and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner services. The role requires an RN or RPN registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, with two years of recent experience. Candidates should demonstrate strong therapeutic interviewing skills and the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision. Travel between sites is essential for this position. A valid BC Driver's License is required.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse in BC.
• Two years of recent nursing experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide forensic nursing and SANE services.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Nurse Leader.
• Travel required for effective service delivery.

Skills

Therapeutic interviewing skills

Knowledge of legislation applicable to forensic nursing

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Collaboration with health and legal professionals

Organizational and prioritization skills

Self-directed learning motivation

Physical ability to perform job duties

Ability to travel between sites

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Eligible for Sexual Assault/Forensic Nurse Examiner program

Two years 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) 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.