Job Description & How to Apply Below
Comox Valley Hospital (CVH) - Courtenay, BC V9N 0B9 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
As Required
Days Off
As required
Vacancy Type
Casual
Salary Range (Hourly Rate)
$41.42 - $59.52
Paid FTE
n/a
Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS
n/a
Planned Start Date
Apr. 13 2026
Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)
Pending Return of Incumbent
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.
Looking for nurses specifically within the Comox / Campbell River area, as well as Port Hardy and Port McNeill.
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