Website Noojmowin Teg Health Centre
Little Current, Ontario, Canada .
full-time . May 28, 2025
Description
The Registered Nurse and/or Registered Practical 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 as
· 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
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