Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Team Lead

**Competition Number**
- 2025-ONA-036

**Job Type**
- Full-time Permanent

**Hours**
- 1.00 FTE

**Classification**
- RN

**Department**
- Emergency

**Salary**
- $39.07 to $56.00 per hour
- As per ONA Collective Agreement, plus additional compensation per Article 19.04 (b), the employee shall be paid a premium of four dollars ($4.00) per hour in addition to their regular salary and applicable premium allowance._

**Closing Date**
- Ongoing until filled

**Description**

Reporting to the manager of Emergency, you will be responsible for providing acute, nonacute, and follow-up care to support adults and children who are survivors of sexual assault and/or domestic violence (intimate partner violence), and human trafficking. As an expert in SADV, you will be required to educate other members of the team on policies, protocols, and procedures required for acute and nonacute care, follow-up care, evidence collection, storage, counselling, and coordination of support services. As a part of the healthcare team, you will practice within the standard of the College of Nurses of Ontario and policies and procedures of Lake of the Woods District Hospital.

As the team lead, you will work collaboratively with the manager of the program under the direction of the Ontario Network of SADVTCs to collect and report statistics, monitor service trends, address gaps/needs within the program, and collaborate and support regional healthcare providers.

**Live the Lake Life. Lead with Purpose.**

**Based in Kenora, this is more than a job, it’s a chance to be part of a close-knit, mission-driven team in one of Canada’s most scenic lakefront communities. With a strong sense of purpose and the beauty of nature all around you, you’ll find balance, connection, and fulfillment both on and off the clock.**

**Why Work with LWDH? In this position, there are many benefits to joining our team**:

- 3 weeks paid vacation
- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan enrolment, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans that includes inflation protections, survivor benefits, buyback options, and early retirement
- Desjardin Group Life Insurance coverage that includes life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and short/long-term disability coverage
- Green Shield Canada extended health benefits for single and family including dental/orthodontic services, prescription, health services, vision, hospital accommodation, etc.
- Relocation and accommodation packages and support
- Access to staff physiotherapy, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, staff wellness initiatives, and much more

**Qualifications**
- Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Current Certification in BCLS and demonstrated ongoing competence through annual re-certification
- Certification in CPI within the past 2 years or willingness to obtain
- Certification in elder abuse training or willingness to obtain
- Certification in IV Therapy with demonstrated ongoing competence
- Completion of training through the Ontario Network in Trauma Informed Care or willingness to complete
- Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE-A) certification or willingness to obtain
- Advanced pediatric Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE-P) certification or willingness to obtain
- Demonstrated nursing experience and advanced competencies in an acute care setting
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills
- Ability to function in a stressful environment with effective self-care/coping skills
- Ability to meet physical and mental requirements of the position
- Demonstrated knowledge of First Nations culture and completion of Indigenous Cultural Safety Training, or willingness to obtain
- Valid Class G drivers license, access to a personal vehicle, and ability to travel
- Reliable attendance record
- We believe in and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005) and its related Accessibility Standards Regulations. To meet this responsibility, LWDH will make appropriate accommodations, including alternative formats available. Please inform Human Resources of any accommodation(s) at any point throughout the recruitment and selection process to ensure your equal participation._