Forensic jobs in Canada

Requisition ID: 397171

Position Number: 20048461

Posting End Date: February 16, 2026

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Health Sciences Centre

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date: April 4, 2026

FTE: 0.50

Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends;Standby coverage as required

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient‑centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province‑wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

• Two years current related experience in relevant areas (Emergency, Mental Health, ICU, Women’s Health, STI Reproductive Health Counseling, or Specialty Counseling) required.
• Current forensic nursing experience preferred.

• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing required.
• BScMH, BScPN or BN preferred.

Special Training:

• Successful completion of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (adult/adolescent) course within 3-6 months.

• Responsible for maintaining and providing proof of active registration with the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba (CRPNM) or the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM).
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with Employer policy.

• Knowledge of:
  
  • College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses/College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba (CRPNM).
  • Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses.
  • Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).
  • Regional/Facility/Unit policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
  • Nursing care knowledge related to clinical area.
    Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Protection of Persons in Care Act, Mental Health Act, Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions) and other legislated acts.
  • Roles and responsibilities of members of the healthcare team.
  • Principles of delegation.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of ethical principles and cultural protocols in interactions with Indigenous partners and organizations.
  • Knowledge and appreciation of the unique history, cultures and rights of Indigenous peoples in Canada required.
  • Knowledge of the Manitoba health care system, federal, provincial and community level (e.g., FNHIB NIHB multi‑jurisdictional navigation).
  • Mandatory legislated reporting.
  • Management of forensic evidence including chain of custody.
• Ability to perform work independently with a high degree of organization and attention to detail.
• Maintains scope of practice with Program approved medical forensic practices and procedures.
• Maintains medical forensic competency by working a set number of shifts on a regular basis as specified by the Forensic Nursing Examiner Program.
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions, and values.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Canadian colonial impact on Indigenous people in social and health contexts.
• Demonstrates knowledge of cultural safety and trauma informed.
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient with computers, software programs, and applications such as Windows and Word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Demonstrates critical thinking/problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize care for an individual patient or group of patients.
• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
• Ability to recognize and pursue self‑development opportunities.
• Ability to perform independently and as a member of the healthcare team.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to function in a demanding and stressful environment.
• Ability to function independently within an environment of crisis involving sensitive issues, often in conjunction with physical and psychological trauma.
• May be called upon to testify in a court of law.

• Moderate to heavy physical effort required.
• May be required to travel to sites within the Winnipeg Health Region to complete medical forensic exams.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should selectthe "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self‑identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.