Forensic Nurse Examiner (RN/RPN)

Close Date Location Chemainus Health Care Centre (CHCC) - Chemainus, BC V0R 1K1 CA (Primary) Ladysmith Community Health Centre (LCHC) - Ladysmith, BC V0R 2E0 CA Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) - Nanaimo, BC V9S 2B7 CA Oceanside Health Centre (OHC) - Parksville, BC V9P 1J9 CA West Coast General Hospital (WCGH) - Port Alberni, BC V9Y 4S1 CA Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site Yes Travel Requirement Travel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirement Shift Start Time/End Time 07-19/19-07 Days Off As required Vacancy Type Casual Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $41.42 - $59.52 Paid FTE NA Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS NA Planned Start Date Dec. 11 2025 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Pending Return of Incumbent No CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) Required for Professional Registration

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. Link to Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD3705.pdf Additional information for applicants Additional Clauses Requisition CA Nurses Bargaining Association Affiliation/Union BCNU