Registered Nurse- Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence and Elder Abuse (SADVEA)

Position Overview

The Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence and Elder Abuse Program (SADVEA) operates in accordance with the Ontario Network of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Centres (the Network) standards.

The SADVEA RN acts as an expert resource for victims of assault at HGH - Emergency Department, in-patient units or ambulatory care. They provides clinical care to victims of assault including collection of forensic evidence, documentation of injuries, crisis support, risk assessment and safety planning and community referrals. They work closely with the program Social Worker and refer patients for acute and intensive trauma therapy and intensive counselling to victims of sexual assault, partner abuse and elder abuse.

The SADVEA RN will address the emergent clinical needs of the clients, provide immediate and short-term comprehensive follow-up care. They refer clients to and collaborate with the SADVEA Social Worker to provide emotional, social, financial and legal support and advice.

Services are provided through telephone, face-to-face contact or via OTN with clients, family members or personal support network members.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team and Program Lead, the RN provides timely response to inquiries from individuals, family or personal support network members, caregivers, healthcare providers, police officers and the community-at-large

The RN is expected to work with other team members including the Program Medical Director to develop a comprehensive treatment plan, including referral and linking to longer-term services, to provide appropriate interventions to individuals in crisis and during the short-term follow-up phase.

The RN is accountable for his or her own actions and will promote and support a high quality of care for clients while respecting their identified needs and preferences. As a valued member of the SADVEA the RN will demonstrate a commitment to client and staff safety in accordance with HGH policies and those of the relevant regulatory governing bodies. The RN is expected to work weekdays and weekends as required according to the schedule posted by HGH. The position requires that the RN testify in court as required, participate on internal and external committees, provide education to clients, family, service providers and the community for early detection and prevention, attend monthly team meetings, and on-going training opportunities. The RN will provide clinical and forensic nurse support to victims of assault, domestic violence, elder abuse or human trafficking at HGH – in the Emergency Department, In-Patient units and Ambulatory departments as required, including the Family Birthing Centre and related clinics. These responsibilities shall be carried out in accordance with HGH’s mission, vision and leadership philosophy, policies and procedures, collective agreements and applicable legislation and regulations.

Schedule: Day- Evening- Night and week-end

Current schedule: Day and evening

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's in nursing
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Emergency Department and 2 years experience as Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) training
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification and community safety training.
• Suicide Risk Assessment training.
• Experience working with victims of sexual assault, partner abuse and elder abuse, cultural and gender diversity
• Experience with risk assessments, treatment planning, and follow-up care.
• Ability to document clinical interventions clearly, following HGH approved documentation policies and procedures.
• Ability to develop and deliver education sessions/presentations
• Valid driver’s license and full-time access to own vehicle.
• Ability and willingness to travel and work in various urban and rural settings / environments: community, home, acute care hospitals.
• Demonstrates ability to work with computerized systems.
• Fluency in spoken and written French and English.