Forensic Nurse Examiner (SANE) | RN/RPN - Travel & On-Call

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

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.