Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence (SDVS) Nurse Examiner

Noojmowin Teg; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Noojmowin Teg is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide trauma-informed medical and forensic care for SDVS clients. Responsibilities include responding to calls, triage, taking health and assault histories, conducting medical-forensic exams, and maintaining chain of evidence.

The role requires current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, CPR, and preferred SANE/NE experience; training in SDVS will be provided on hire.

Qualifications

• RN in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current CPR certification required.
• SDVS NE training provided upon hire; SANE/NE experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Respond to calls and assist with triage for medical needs before forensic exam.
• Conduct health and assault histories and perform medical-forensic exams.
• Collect forensic evidence and photographs; maintain chain of evidence.
• Provide risk assessment and safety planning; testify when needed.
• Work trauma-informed with victims/survivors; participate in meetings and events.

Skills

Observation/assessment

Written/verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Time management

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

Registered Nurse in Ontario

Tools

Meditech

Telus PS Suite

Replicon

Job description

Summary

The Registered Nurse is a specially trained nurse that provides trauma-informed medical and forensic care. They provide referrals for acute and follow up care to pediatric and adult victims of sexual assault/sexual abuse and domestic and child maltreatment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond to calls
• Assist with triage clients to determine if any necessary medical treatment is needed before forensic exam
• Conduct client health and assault histories
• Perform medical-forensic exams
• Proper collection of forensic photographs and other evidence
• Provide risk assessment and safety planning
• Maintain a chain of evidence
• Consult with NTHC primary care Practitioners
• Provide clients with health teaching and client care
• Testify in legal proceedings relating to SDVS client care
• Use a trauma-informed approach when caring for victims/survivors
• Attend staff meetings, professional development opportunities, NTHC gatherings and wellness days
• Access confidential debriefing services
• Participate in community and organizational events relating to raising awareness/education regarding the SDVS
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education, Designations, and Experience:

• In current good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current CPR required
• SDVS community-based NE training will be provided upon hire
• Previous SANE/NE experience is a strong asset
• Three (3) years of experience in the community, women’s health, or acute care preferred
• Experience in forensic or emergency nursing, mental health, women’s health, pediatric healthcare, sexual health, crisis response, counseling, or trauma- informed care, is an asset
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system is an asset
• Experience with performing external and internal genital examinations

Skill Requirements:

• Ability to observe and make effective assessments and plan interventions of clinical and forensic issues relating to SDVS
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal relationship-building skills.
• Ability to be work independently
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team with SDVS partners, and community partners.
• Effective time management skills
• Use of computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Meditech/Telus PS Suite /Replicon

Other

• Valid driver’s licence and access to reliable vehicle
• Current satisfactory Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector check