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Salary Salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour Job Summary Surrey Memorial Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse for a casual position in our renowned Forensic Nursing team, where compassion meets advocacy and every shift makes a difference. Forensic nurses don't just provide care after sexual assault, they provide comfort every step of the way. Curious about the role? Learn more about what Forensic Nurses do and discover how your skills can help shape lives. Why Join Us? Be part of a legacy of care and innovation in forensic nursing. Work alongside a dedicated, multidisciplinary team. Enjoy flexibility in a casual role that fits your lifestyle. Make a meaningful impact in your community. Detailed Overview In accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice and the Mission and Values of Fraser Health, and working collaboratively and in partnership with the interprofessional care team in the provision of personcentered care, the Registered Nurse provides comprehensive forensic nursing care to patients triaged to the Forensic Nursing Services (FNS) program. Responsibilities Assess patients and collect information from a variety of sources using skills of observation, communication, data review and physical assessment. Make a nursing diagnosis of the patient's condition and determine whether the condition can be improved or resolved by an appropriate nursing intervention. Plan, perform and evaluate nursing interventions and care for assigned patients in accordance with established protocols of the Forensic Nursing Services and consistent with professional practice standards. Collaborate with each patient in the development of an individualized plan of care. Provide comprehensive traumainformed health and forensic care, preserving the patient's dignity, privacy and rights, in keeping with the values of compassion, autonomy, care and respect. Collect assessment information from a variety of sources including objective observation, interviewing and physical examination to enable the provision of forensic nursing care. Collect, label, handle and preserve forensic evidence in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures. Maintain detailed documentation and case records according to established standards. Prepare timely and accurate medicallegal reports as required for legal proceedings. Facilitate referrals to members of the interprofessional team, as appropriate, to address patient needs. Use technical equipment such as computer software programs to facilitate storage of forensic evidence according to established protocols and privacy legislation. Communicate as required with allied health providers, law enforcement officers, judicial system, social services, and appropriate community support agencies in accordance with established program, Fraser Health and/or provincial and national standards. Maintain a safe environment for patients and families by following established policies and procedures both in routine and emergent situations. Testify as a witness in criminal legal proceedings to provide forensic evidence, as required. Participate in research and programrelated quality improvement activities by identifying patient care issues, collecting data, and identifying needs and recommendations for corrective action and changes to practice, procedure or protocols. Participate in and attend inservices and other educational programs. Identify own learning goals and maintain and update current clinical competence and knowledge within area of practice. Collaborate and communicate with program coordinators and colleagues. Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Education and Experience Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). One (1) year recent related nursing experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Eligible for completion of a recognized Sexual Assault/Forensic Nurse Examiner program. Skills and Abilities 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. Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families/caregivers, the public, medical staff and members of the interprofessional care team using verbal, written and electronic communication means. Ability to promote personcentered care that demonstrates empathy for patients and families/caregivers, sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences, and patient advocacy. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of legislation applicable to forensic nursing. Ability to work with minimal supervision. Ability to collaborate with a variety of professionals from the health and legal professions. Ability to organize and prioritize patient care. Ability to use factual information, prior learning and basic principles and procedures to support nursing decisions and actions with relevant researchbased evidence/evidenceinformed practice. Ability to operate related equipment including relevant computer applications. Ability to perform the physical duties of the position. About Fraser Health Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlakapamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. People those we care for and those who care for them are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and communitybased services are delivered by a team of over 50,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the workforce. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Healths hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner. Together, we are the heart of health care. Recruitment Scam Warning IMPORTANT: Recruitment scam warningPlease be on alert for recruitment scams. 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