Position: Follow-Up Registered Nurse (RN), Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence

Department: Women’s Health Care Centre (WHCC)

Position Status: Full Time Permanent

Union: ONA

Number of Positions: 1

Location: On site

Language: English

The PRHC Difference:

Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is a regional hospital delivering acute healthcare to a rapidly growing population of more than 300,000 in Peterborough and the surrounding communities, including the First Nations of Curve Lake, Hiawatha and Alderville.

With an annual budget of nearly $390 million, and a proud local history extending back over a century, PRHC has nearly 500 inpatient beds and offers a wide range of services, including specialized programs in renal, stroke, cardiac, cancer care, vascular surgery and mental health & addictions.

PRHC is located in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada a 90-minute drive north-east of Toronto. We are the region’s largest employer with more than 3,100 staff, 450 physicians with privileges, and a core group of 250 volunteers

As a member of the PRHC team, you will be part of an exceptional working environment – a forum to share knowledge, to lead and learn, to develop talents, relationships and careers, and a culture that recognizes and celebrates the efforts and achievements of its people.

PRHC is proud to be recognized as one of the top 20 employers nationwide in the healthcare and social services category, and 199 overall among 300 Canadian employers across all sectors, on the Canada’s Best Employers list released by Forbes in 2025.

Top Benefits and Perks:

• Vacation and Benefits
• Pension program with matching employer contribution
• Health and Wellness programs (gym and yoga memberships, travel discounts, etc.)
• Learning fund for educational development

HOURS OF WORK:

The stated hours of work are approximate as schedules are subject to change with the operational needs of the Health Centre. Changes made to hours of work will follow the terms of the applicable collective agreement, company policy and/or legislation.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Provides comprehensive care to victims/survivors of sexual assault and or domestic violence including medical, emotional and legal aspects of nursing care as outlined in the PRHC Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Medical Directives of Peterborough Regional Health Centre.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario and three years of nursing practice in a related field required.
• Ontario Network of Sexual Assault/ Domestic Violence Treatment Centre's Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Training required
• Excellent physical assessment skills required
• Experience working with victims of violence
• Experience in crisis intervention and supportive counseling
• Ability to practice autonomously and apply critical thinking and complex decision-making skills required
• Commitment and experience working effectively with populations who face higher rates of violence and face barriers to access safe and culturally appropriate healthcare.
• Demonstrated commitment to cooperative teamwork
• Experience developing or facilitating education programs

WHO YOU ARE:

• Must have the ability to provide unbiased, non-judgmental information, support and care, especially concerning issues of sexuality, gender identity, reproductive health and reproductive choice
• Understanding of the systemic nature of gender-based violence and the issues facing victims of violence in urban and rural settings.
• Skill in interviewing and physical assessment of adults and children
• Skills in pelvic examination or delivery of sexual healthcare
• Skills in health teaching and delivering complex information
• Counseling skills and/or experience in crisis intervention
• Understanding of the practice of trauma and violence-informed care.
• Knowledge of forensic sciences, the criminal justice system or the criminal code as it relates to sexual assault and domestic violence.
• Knowledge of local and regional legal and community services and referral pathways
• Skills in patient advocacy, case management and care planning
• Understanding of cultural safety and an ability to respectfully engage with patients of diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated excellence in communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively utilize electronic medical records.

OUR COMMITMENT:

At PRHC, we take great pride in maintaining an inclusive culture of respect and a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. We do this because we understand that bringing different perspectives and backgrounds to the fulfillment of our mission, vision and values makes us better.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of all equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, black, racialized, women, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities, expressions, and sexual orientations. Even if your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification on this position, we still encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for another role within our organization.

Peterborough Regional Health Centre is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment that is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Should you require accommodation through the recruitment and selection process, please notify us by indicating this on your application form and upon initial contact by our recruitment team. This will ensure that we can tailor the recruitment process to meet your accommodation needs.

Thank you for your interest in the opportunity at PRHC. If you are selected to move forward in the recruitment process, you will be contacted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.