Forensic Nurse Examiner Services – Oceanside Region and Port Alberni Region

Who can access care?
– Survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence
– All ages and all genders
– Services available up to 7 days post-incident

Accessing Care (No RCMP report required):

Option 1:

Oceanside Urgent Care Centre (Parksville)
-Available 7am to 5pm for forensic nursing care after 5 pm go to West Coast General Hospital Emergency Department or Nanaimo Regional General Hospital

Option 2 and 3:

Emergency Department – Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (Nanaimo) or West Coast General Hospital (Port Alberni)
– Available 24/7
– Ask to see a Forensic Nurse Examiner

Three Care Pathways Available for Patients to Choose:

1. Medical Care Only
– Medical treatment (medications and lab work as needed) and documentation
– No forensic samples collected
– No report to law enforcement

2. Medical + Forensic Sample Collection (No Report)
– Medical treatment
– Forensic documentation and sample collection
– Samples stored for up to one year
– No report to law enforcement

3. Full Medical + Forensic Care with Reporting
– Medical treatment
– Forensic documentation and sample collection
– Samples handed over to law enforcement and report made

Check out the Island Health Website for more information https://www.islandhealth.ca/our-services/forensic-nursing-services/forensic-nursing-services