Exceptional Care–Exceptional People The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario.

• The Brantford General is an acute care hospital
• The Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds

By choosing to work at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), you are joining an organization with more than 130 years of making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve throughout our communities. We value Care, Accountability, Respect and Equity, and we are working together to build a healthier community!

Why Choose BCHS?

• Centralized Education Fund – opportunities for continuing education and staff development.
• Various schedules available (e.g. 4 on 5 off for full time nurses)
• HOOPP Pension Plan
• Predictable work locations
• Discounted onsite parking (no shuttles or waiting lists)
• Support 24/7 – you’re not on your own (managers on call, physicians, allied health, and support staff).
• Wellness matters – our Employee Assistance program is free and confidential to all employees and family members.
• Ongoing infection and prevention control measures, education, appropriate PPE and support available to all employees.

Position Summary Reporting to the Clinical Manager of the Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence program, the SADV Nurse provides trauma informed, evidence based forensic care for all persons who have experienced sexual abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence and/or sexual exploitation through human trafficking. They support high quality, safe, effective care in a consensual partnership with patients, in accordance with the OHA Standards for Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence and the College of Nurses of Ontario standards and BCHSYS mission, vision, values and policies.

The SADV Nurse provides forensic nursing care and formally practices as the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners on the SADV Team, as well as for the hospital and it. They advocate for the best forensic nursing practice that is inclusive, equitable and culturally competent by building collaborative interprofessional and intersectoral relationships.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college or university nursing program
• Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
• Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner training an asset

Mandatory Competencies

• Exceptional interpersonal and written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated understanding and application of an anti-oppressive, person-centred models of care, including Indigenous and other culturally safe approaches.
• Self-directed individual with the ability to work both independently and as a part of an inter-professional team
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and personal development in nursing
• Creative problem solver with demonstrated use of solution focused approaches
• Demonstrates commitment to exceptional customer service with patients, families, staff, colleagues and community partners.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills
• Able to provide care based on an intersectional feminist understanding of violence, which recognizes the embedded social, cultural and systemic balances within society that promote and maintain violence.
• Ability to appropriately prioritize competing demands in a rapidly changing environment
• Ability to establish positive and proactive work relationships with external partners
• Experience with mentoring student learners and coaching colleagues
• Demonstrated excellence in patient holistic nursing assessment and care planning
• Reliable individual with excellent attendance record and able to work all shifts
• Safety (patient, worker & workplace) is a BCHS Corporate Priority. The successful applicant will demonstrate good stewardship in the identification, reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions.

Preferred Competencies

• Member of RNAO
• Experience working with individuals who have experienced Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence clients
• Experience working with marginalized populations using trauma informed and harm reduction principles.
• Current experience performing speculum exams, vaginal and pelvic exams and venipuncture.
• Current experience providing crisis counselling to victims of trauma.

Accommodation The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous persons, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Brant Community Healthcare System is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.

To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, please contact your Recruiter to discuss accommodation.