Overview
Forensic Nurse Examiner; RN/RPN Jobs in Nanaimo, Canada at Island Health
Title: Forensic Nurse Examiner; RN/RPN
Company: Island Health
Location: Nanaimo, Canada
Category:
Position: Forensic Nurse Examiner (RN/RPN)
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.