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Forensic Nurse Examiner (RN/RPN)

@ Island Health

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Campbell River, BC · Courtenay, BC

Per diem2+ years experience
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Overview

Island Health is hiring a per diem Forensic Nurse Examiner to deliver forensic nursing and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner care to patients, working independently and with the Clinical Nurse Leader. The role requires registration as an RN or RPN with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, travel between sites, and on-call and evening availability as needed.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide forensic nursing and SANE care to patients
  • Conduct therapeutic interviews
  • Collaborate with health and legal professionals
  • Travel between sites as required
  • Work on-call and evening hours as needed

Requirements summary:

  • Registered RN or RPN with BC College of Nurses and Midwives
  • Two years recent nursing experience or equivalent
  • Eligible for a recognized SANE or forensic nurse examiner program
  • Valid BC driver's licence
  • Knowledge of forensic legislation

Tools & skills

RPNCollaborationCommunication skillsPatient care
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-04-01
First seen by our source
2026-10-14
Source record updated
2026-11-04

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentNursing & personal care
Experience2+ years
Scheduleevening
Travelground: moderate
Work settingHospital or clinic, Client sites, Vehicle
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
Licences & certificationsRN, RPN, BC College of Nurses and Midwives registration
Driver’s licencerequired
EducationProfessional degree (MD, JD…) (required)
Fields of studyNursing

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Island Health

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FieldValue
Company size10001+
Open jobs on Jobsy1,277
Job description

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

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