Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (RN) -M SA/DV Combined (Temporary Part Time x15 months)

ONA JOB POSTING

Position: Registered Nurse, Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Services

Dept: Women’s Children’s Program

Role Level: CPS04.2 ($3+.07 - $56.00)

Status: Temporary Part Time (x15 months)

Site: Mississauga Hospital

Shift: All shifts (due to the nature of the role this including standby shifts)

Posted: March , 2025

Internal Deadline: March , 2025

Trillium Health Partners (THP) is one of the largest community-based acute care facilities in Canada. Comprised of the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital, the Queensway Health Centre, and the Reactivation Center at Humber. Trillium Health Partners serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto and surrounding communities and is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

Our Mission: A New Kind of Health Care for a Healthier Community

Our Values: Compassion, Excellence, Courage

Our Goals: Quality, Access, Sustainability

Our Enablers: People, Education, Innovation, Research

Position Summary:

SEXUAL ASSAULT AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES

Mandate:
Trillium Health Partners operates the regional program for the medical treatment of:

women and men 12 years of age or older who have been recently sexually assaulted
women and men 16 years of age or older who have incurred recent physical injuries as a result of domestic violence
children under the age of 12 who have reported sexual assault/abuse
Clients may access this 24-hour service through the Mississauga Hospital Emergency Department and are cared for by a specially trained nurse. A process of: assessment, treatment, documentation (may include photography), safety planning and referral is undertaken by the nurse in the safety and security of a private unit separate from the Emergency Department called Chantel’s Place.

Qualifications:

Registered in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) or currently meet the eligibility criteria to register in good standing in the Temporary Class or General Class with the CNO
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Training preferred
2 years’ experience working with SA/DV clients preferred.
2 years acute care nursing experience preferred.
Experience performing speculum exams, vaginal examinations and venipuncture preferred
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.)
Must be able to arrive at the hospital within 45 minutes
Willingness to provide a minimum of two years commitment to the program -
Committed availability for on-call roster, minimum of 48 hours a month on call coverage
Participation at a minimum of 50% of the internal monthly staff council meetings
Knowledge of, and sensitivity to, the needs of sexual assault/domestic violence survivors
Strong interpersonal skills combined with excellent assessment skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Preference given to bilingual practitioners
Ability to speak other languages an asset
Positive attendance and work record essential
To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website: www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca

Candidates are selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications.

Where these factors are relatively equal seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant.

Trillium Health Partners’ (THP) is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage all applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person to consider this opportunity.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

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Trillium Health Partners is identified under the French Language Services Act.

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