Forensic Nurse Examiner Services – Nanaimo Region
Eligibility
– Survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence
– All ages and all genders
– Services available up to 7 days post-incident
You can now book an appointment to see the Forensic Nurse Examiner
Call 1-833-688-8722 to book an appointment at the Thunderbird Wing of the Central Nanaimo Urgent and Primary Care Centre
Access Points
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Emergency Department – Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH)
– Available 24/7
– Ask to see a Forensic Nurse Examiner
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Central Nanaimo Urgent and Primary Care Centre – Thunderbird Wing
– Call 1-833-688-8722 to book an appointment
– Open for forensic nursing care until 3:00 PM daily
– After 3:00 PM, patients should attend NRGH Emergency Department
Three Care Pathways
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Medical Care Only
– Medical treatment and documentation
– No forensic samples collected
– No report to law enforcement
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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
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Full Medical + Forensic Care with Reporting