In accordance with the standards of best practice of College of Nurses Ontario and the Mission, Vison, and Values of the Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre, the MHAP (ACT/RAAM) Registered Nurse is responsible for providing comprehensive, evidenced based, safe, effective and ethical nursing care to all clients of the Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Program and the Rapid Access Addictions Medicine Clinic.
Qualifications:
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as RN required.
- Current Basic CPR certificate (BCLS) required.
- Additional education and/or experience relating to caring for patients with substance use disorder an asset.
- ASIST or SAFE-T training preferred or willing to complete.
- Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence training (SANE) preferred or willing to complete.
- CNA Psychiatric and Mental Health certification preferred or willing to complete.
- Intravenous/venipuncture skills/certification.
- Current knowledge of child protection/ duty to report requirements.
- Experience working respectfully with diverse cultures, especially First Nations.
- Additional training/experience related to crisis intervention and trauma.
- Minimum two (2) years experience preferred.
- Strong clinical assessment and treatment skills as proven based on previous experience in a similar role.
Job Duties:
- Provide nursing clinical assessment and care to patients of the RAAM clinic in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Provide nursing clinical assessment and care, including forensic evidence collection, to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence.
- May be called on to testify in court of law.
- Must be willing to participate in “on-call” roster.
- Regular and sustained attendance is essential for this position.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations.
- Ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions.
- Ability to function in a demanding and stressful setting with unpredictable situations.
- Ability to self-reflect on practice and make adjustments based on both internal and external feedback.
- Provide culturally competent and respectful care in accordance with hospital policy.
- Must adhere to organizational policies and procedures concerning cleaning, hand hygiene and the use of personal protective equipment in support of infection control measures and attend training when necessary.
- Coordinates care of acute medical patients requiring close monitoring and care in an outpatient environment.
- Provide assistance to and relief for all areas as required.
- Other nursing duties as assigned.
Salary: $40.24 – $57.68; in accordance with ONA Collective Agreement.
Competition No. NF 05/26 Please quote on your application.