This is a Temporary Part-Time opportunity as a Registered Nurse in our Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Care Centre (SA/DVCC), which provides 24/7 care and support.This position will be up to 0.6 FTE until January 2027.

Type: Replacement Summary of Duties but not limited to: Provide comprehensive emergency care to adult (female and male) survivors of sexual assault and/or domestic violence who present to Women’s College Hospital or one of the hospital mobile sites

Assess physical, mental & emotional status of victims as well as their coping strategies

Provide emotional support/reassurances/ validation/ crisis counselling

Perform physical examination and collection of hospital specimens for STI’s, pregnancy, etc.

Collect forensic evidence

Carry out prescribed treatments

Refer clients to local support service agencies

Explain options for care in SADVCC

Provide accurate verbal and written information to clients about sexual assault, treatment rendered and follow-up services available

Maintain thorough & accurate documentation according to established criteria

Provide courtroom testimony as required

Provides outreach activities to other professionals/community partners/public

Participate in program research activities to build relationships and linkages with services related to violence issues across WCH and the GTA

Participate in QA, policy development and evaluation

Maintain treatment room and follow up clinic As a role model and champion, you will work to identify and integrate safe,



best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of secure and exemplary care.

The responsibilities described above are representative and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.

Qualifications Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing is Preferred Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario is required

Basic Cardiac Life Support is required

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Training preferred

Crisis counselling skills

Experience in emergency nursing preferred

Experience working in diverse communities preferred.

Physical assessment skills including vaginal examination; venipuncture

Confident working independently

Able to manage stressful situations

Effective self-care strategies

Teaching/public speaking experience

Commitment to an understanding of & practice consistent with a feminist analysis of violence against women and cultural competency

Ability to speak a second language is strongly preferred

Demonstrated commitment to the strategic goals of the organization

Demonstrated record of good performance and acceptable attendance will be considered as part of the selection criteria

Professional behavior and communication that meets the standards of the professional regulatory college, and the standards of Women’s College Hospital

This position plays a critical role in acting as an advocate for safety and will demonstrate principles, practices and processes that will optimize a safe environment for all.

📌 Registered Nurse - Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Care Centre (Toronto)
🏢 Women’s College Hospital
📍 Toronto