Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence (SADV) Registered Nurse (Casual)

Description

Reporting to the manager of Emergency, you will be responsible for providing acute, nonacute, and follow-up care to support adults and children who are survivors of sexual assault and/or domestic violence (intimate partner violence), and human trafficking. As an expert in SADV, you will be required to educate other members of the team on policies, protocols, and procedures required for acute and nonacute care, follow-up care, evidence collection, storage, counselling, and coordination of support services. As a part of the healthcare team, you will practice within the standard of the College of Nurses of Ontario and policies and procedures of Lake of the Woods District Hospital.

You will work collaboratively with the manager of the program under the direction of the Ontario Network of SADVTCs to collect and report statistics, monitor service trends, address gaps/needs within the program, and collaborate and support regional healthcare providers.

If this opportunity sounds like a great fit for you and you meet most of the essential qualifications we are looking for, we encourage you to apply and provide us more details about why you think you would be a great fit. We cannot make any promises, but we will consider your qualifications and the potential you bring. LWDH is dedicated to ongoing professional development and continuing education opportunities to enhance skillsets and working experience.

Why Work with LWDH? In this position, there are many benefits to joining our team:

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan enrolment, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans that includes inflation protections, survivor benefits, buyback options, and early retirement
• Pay in lieu of vacation and benefits provided
• A third party partnered, self-directed and initiated benefits package through Health Care Providers (HCP) Group Insurance is provided that includes customizable health and dental plans, life insurance, long-term disability benefits (LTD), and accidental death, disease and dismemberment (ADD&D) based on package eligibility
• Access to staff physiotherapy, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, staff wellness initiatives, and much more!

Qualifications

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current Certification in BCLS and demonstrated ongoing competence through annual re-certification
• Certification in CPI within the past 2 years or willingness to obtain
• Certification in elder abuse training or willingness to obtain
• Certification in IV Therapy with demonstrated ongoing competence
• Completion of training through the Ontario Network in Trauma Informed Care or willingness to complete
• Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE-A) certification or willingness to obtain
• Advanced pediatric Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE-P) certification or willingness to obtain
• Demonstrated nursing experience and advanced competencies in an acute care setting
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to function in a stressful environment with effective self-care/coping skills
• Ability to meet physical and mental requirements of the position
• Demonstrated knowledge of First Nations culture and completion of Indigenous Cultural Safety Training, or willingness to obtain
• Valid Class G drivers license, access to a personal vehicle, and ability to travel
• Reliable attendance record

Please apply through the online application process via https://lwdh.talentpoolbuilder.com/

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. First consideration will be given to current internal employees of LWDH.

Qualified applicants may be considered for other comparable positions or within the same classification other than this posted position.

Please prepare your application in accordance with the qualifications posted in the job advertisement. Applications will be screened based on the posted qualifications.

LWDH is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and belongingness in our operations, throughout our workplace, and seeks to employ individuals who are committed to and value these principles.

We believe in and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005) and its related Accessibility Standards Regulations. To meet this responsibility, LWDH will make appropriate accommodations, including alternative formats available. Please inform Human Resources of any accommodation(s) at any point throughout the recruitment and selection process to ensure your equal participation.

LWDH values the importance of creating a workplace that reflects the population it serves and promotes the representation of the Employment Equity groups as outlined by the Employment Equity Act (1993). Applicants are encouraged to self-declare at the time of application.

For more information or to request an accommodation please contact the Human Resources Department at 807-468-9861 ext. 2393