Registered Nurse (RN) - Forensic/Sexual Assault Nursing Services
About The Position
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Emergency Unit at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, BC. This role is part of the provincial implementation of minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs), aimed at enhancing nursing practice and quality of care. VCH is committed to fostering quality practice and learning environments, guided by values of caring for everyone, continuous learning, and striving for better results. The work aligns with VCH’s commitments to Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health. The Registered Nurse will provide comprehensive forensic nursing care within a patient and family-centred framework, adhering to professional standards and organizational values.
Requirements
- Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
- Completion of recognized Sexual Assault/Forensic Nurse Examiner coursework.
- Two (2) years’ recent and related nursing experience in an acute or public health setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing patient assessment (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) and provide nursing care through appropriate/prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions.
- Ability to demonstrate therapeutic interviewing and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, families/care givers, the public, medical staff and members of the interprofessional care team using verbal, written and electronic communication means.
- Demonstrated knowledge of contraceptive management and sexually transmitted infections.
- Demonstrated ability to promote person-centered care that demonstrates empathy for patients and families/care givers, sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences and patient advocacy.
- Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a variety of professionals from the health and legal professions.
- Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize patient care.
- Demonstrated ability to use factual information, prior learning and basic principles and procedures to support nursing decisions and actions with relevant research-based evidence/evidence-informed practice.
- Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment including relevant computer applications.
- Demonstrated ability to perform the physical duties of the position.
- Report past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections as per Ministry of Health policy.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive forensic nursing care to patients triaged to Forensic and/or Sexual Assault Nursing services within the context of a patient and family-centred framework and continuum-based care model.
- Adhere to established standards of professional practice and the vision, values, and policies of the organization.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
- Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
- Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
- Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
- Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
