Job Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse - Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Treatment CenterDepartment: Paeds/NICUJob Type: Temporary Part TimeApproximate End Date: January 5, 2026Job Category: NursingUnion: ONAOpen Positions: 1Date Posted: February 6, 2025Closing Date: February 13, 2025Salary: $39.07 - $56.00/HourHours of Work:days, evenings, weekends, on callOrillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital (OSMH) is located in the City of Orillia - a beautiful community nestled along the shores of Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching. Orillia offers an environment where a health work/life balance is easy to achieve as exceptional urban amenities, natural resources, points of interest, and recreational opportunities abound.People have always been OSMH's greatest strength. Our committed team has helped our community for over a century. We offer an environment where each individual works interdependently towards common goals: we value Trust, Courage and Teamwork. We are an organization where individuals' contributions are valued and there are many opportunities for personal growth and development.Position SummaryThe Registered Nurse (RN) is a member within the Regional Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Treatment Centre (SADVTC) under the Regional Women and Children Program.The RN is responsible for providing direct client care in accordance with the mission, vision, goals, objectives and policies of the hospital and the policies of the SADVTC. We are committed to the provision of excellent, unique and individualized service in the areas of sexual assault, domestic violence and child physical abuse and neglect. Utilizing a multi-disciplinary approach we recognize and respond to physical, psychological, social and medico-legal needs of individuals. SADVTC services are offered 24/7, 365 days per year.As this is a regional program covering Simcoe County and Muskoka, non-urgent services are offered to clients in locations that are in close proximity to their home community.Travel is involved.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Flexibility is required. Must be available for all shifts and on-call coverage.
• Provide full weekend on-call coverage and shift rotation including days, evenings, and nights.
• Provide emergency client care during shifts.
• Participate in the Regional Centre for Suspected Child Abuse & Neglect (RCSCAN) paediatric clinics.
• Provide client follow up services via telephone or booked visit, to sexual assault and domestic violence clients (includes documentation and workload measurement tools).
• Refer clients to appropriate community resources / agencies during emergency visits, follow up, and telephone consults and requests for information.
• Consult and collaborate with community resources, stakeholder agencies, regional health care partners and OSMH departments.
• Ability to make intelligent, independent decisions and initiate appropriate action based on patient-focused best practice guidelines.
• Ability to work independently within a peer support model.
• Development, review and implementation of SADVTC medical directives, policies and procedures.
• Development and implementation of community stakeholder and regional health care partner education relating to sexual assault and domestic violence care, treatment and prevention.
• Participates in team defusing and debriefing.
• Provide court testimony as needed.
• Autonomous and self-directed with a thorough understanding of CNO standards related to documentation, scope of practice & duty to report obligations.
• To be an active member of the Ontario Network of Sexual Assault / Domestic Violence Treatment Centre Nursing Committee.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Manager / Program Director.

Qualifications

• Current certificate of Registration with Ontario College of Nurses required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing an asset.
• Membership with the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) an asset.
• Membership with the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) an asset.
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience working as a Registered Nurse required.
• Minimum of (1) year experience as a Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Nurse.
• Paediatric practice experience required
• Current digital / computer forensic photography standards of practice an asset.
• ODARA and HIV PEP research project knowledge & experience an asset.
• Sexual assault and domestic violence outreach experiences is required
• Knowledge of and collaborative experiences with community resources / stakeholders for assaulted clients' is required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills is required.
• Demonstrated leadership skills is required
• A strong background in the use of Information Technology is required.
• Positive work experience and attendance record required.
• Completion of or possession of the Ontario Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) clinical practice training within 2 years of start date required.
• Physical Assessment certification from a recognized college / university required.
• Phlebotomy skills, knowledge and experience an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate proficiently in both Official Languages an asset.
• Demonstrated strong communications skills in English, both written and verbal required.
• Demonstrated ability to appropriately use equipment, including cameras and colposcope, in the documentation of injury and collection of evidence required.
• Identify emergency medical conditions and make appropriate referrals.
• Perform quality assurance functions to include: maintenance of chain of evidence, appropriateness of documentation, appropriateness of referrals, and interpreting reports as needed.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and multi task efficiently required.
• Demonstrated ability to de-escalate situations as they arise required.
• Demonstrated strong recollection skills and ability to chart in detail required.
• Demonstrated ability to follow standards, medical directives, policies and procedures required.
• A valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage to provide client care / services off-site required.
• A clear police vulnerable sector check required.
• Demonstrates commitment to continued professional and personal growth and development through Continuing Education Programs and Self Directed Learning Opportunities required.

Are you a New Graduate with outstanding student loans? OSMH is located in a community designated for Canada Student Loan forgiveness. You may be eligible for Canada Student Loan forgiveness if you meet other eligibility requirements. Please click for more information.Our Employees Enjoy

• a professional practice environment
• a collaborative atmosphere with emphasis on teamwork
• wellness initiatives
• continuing education grants
• employee recognition and assistance programs
• a competitive salary and benefits package
• equal opportunities for growth and development

Employment EquityOSMH is committed to diversity and equity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S persons and others who may contribute to a diverse workplace.Accomodation in the WorkplaceOrillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially.Health & Safety ResponsibilitiesOSMH is committed to providing a safe, healthy and supportive working environment by treating team members and patients with compassion accountability respect and engagement.All team members must adhere to OSMH's Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and protocols, as well as the duties of workers as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.Team members must be able to perform all bona fide and essential duties of the position which may include cognitive and physical demands.As a condition of employment, new employees are required to complete an employment health assessment and must be cleared by the Occupational Health and Safety Team prior to orientation.OSMH is a minimal fragrance workplace. We kindly ask all applicants to refrain from using scented products should they have the occasion to interview with the hospital. As a condition of employment OSMH requires professional references, verification of academic training, professional accreditation and evidence of course completion. It is also a condition of employment that all new employees will be required to present an original vulnerable sector check within 90 days of commencing employment and must sign an Offense Declaration upon receipt of an offer of employment.If you are interested in joining our team, please apply online before 11:59 pm on the posting close date. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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