Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Team Lead
Top Benefits
About the role
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
Thursday, July 31, 2025
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.
If this opportunity sounds like a great fit for you and you meet most of the essential qualifications we are looking for, we encourage you to apply and provide us more details about why you think you would be a great fit. LWDH is dedicated to ongoing professional development and continuing education opportunities to enhance skillsets and working experience.
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
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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
Please apply through the online application process via https://lwdh.talentpoolbuilder.com/ We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. First consideration will be given to current internal employees of LWDH.
Qualified applicants may be considered for other comparable positions or within the same classification other than this posted position. Please prepare your application in accordance with the qualifications posted in the job advertisement. Applications will be screened based on the posted qualifications. LWDH is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and belongingness in our operations, throughout our workplace, and seeks to employ individuals who are committed to and value these principles.
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.
LWDH values the importance of creating a workplace that reflects the population it serves and promotes the representation of the Employment Equity groups as outlined by the Employment Equity Act (1993). Applicants are encouraged to self-declare at the time of application. For more information or to request an accommodation please contact the Human Resources Department at 807-468-9861 ext. 2393
About Lake of the Woods District Hospital
The Lake of the Woods District Hospital was founded in 1897, and was originally known as the Rat Portage Jubilee Hospital and then the Kenora General Hospital. Through the years a series of additions and renovations took place to meet the expanding needs of the population. On May 1, 1968, the St. Joseph's Hospital and the Kenora General Hospital amalgamated to form the Lake of the Woods District Hospital. Treating well over 30,000 people per year, Lake of the Woods District Hospital is Northwestern Ontario's largest hospital outside of Thunder Bay.
The Hospital's core programs include emergency and ambulatory care, chronic care, mental health, maternal and child health, and acute care services which include general medicine, intensive care and surgical services. It also manages a broad range of services including dialysis, chemotherapy, diagnostic imaging, mammography, ultrasound, addiction counseling and detoxification, a sexual assault centre, physiotherapy and rehabilitation services, ambulance (land and dedicated air), palliative care and various education programs.
The Lake of the Woods District Hospital meets the immediate healthcare needs of residents of the City of Kenora, as well as a large surrounding area, including several First Nations Communities. In recognition of the First Nations communities that it serves, the hospital is committed to ensuring that traditional native healing and culture are part of native health care, including a unique Native Healer Program that recognizes the spiritual component of aboriginal health care.
Our goal is to provide high quality patient care within the limits of our resources. Our healthcare team is made up of a wide range of dedicated, expert individuals who work along with your physician to provide you or your loved one with the best possible treatment. We are a fully accredited hospital under the national standards of the Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation.
Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Team Lead
Top Benefits
About the role
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
Thursday, July 31, 2025
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.
If this opportunity sounds like a great fit for you and you meet most of the essential qualifications we are looking for, we encourage you to apply and provide us more details about why you think you would be a great fit. LWDH is dedicated to ongoing professional development and continuing education opportunities to enhance skillsets and working experience.
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
Please apply through the online application process via https://lwdh.talentpoolbuilder.com/ We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. First consideration will be given to current internal employees of LWDH.
Qualified applicants may be considered for other comparable positions or within the same classification other than this posted position. Please prepare your application in accordance with the qualifications posted in the job advertisement. Applications will be screened based on the posted qualifications. LWDH is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and belongingness in our operations, throughout our workplace, and seeks to employ individuals who are committed to and value these principles.
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.
LWDH values the importance of creating a workplace that reflects the population it serves and promotes the representation of the Employment Equity groups as outlined by the Employment Equity Act (1993). Applicants are encouraged to self-declare at the time of application. For more information or to request an accommodation please contact the Human Resources Department at 807-468-9861 ext. 2393
About Lake of the Woods District Hospital
The Lake of the Woods District Hospital was founded in 1897, and was originally known as the Rat Portage Jubilee Hospital and then the Kenora General Hospital. Through the years a series of additions and renovations took place to meet the expanding needs of the population. On May 1, 1968, the St. Joseph's Hospital and the Kenora General Hospital amalgamated to form the Lake of the Woods District Hospital. Treating well over 30,000 people per year, Lake of the Woods District Hospital is Northwestern Ontario's largest hospital outside of Thunder Bay.
The Hospital's core programs include emergency and ambulatory care, chronic care, mental health, maternal and child health, and acute care services which include general medicine, intensive care and surgical services. It also manages a broad range of services including dialysis, chemotherapy, diagnostic imaging, mammography, ultrasound, addiction counseling and detoxification, a sexual assault centre, physiotherapy and rehabilitation services, ambulance (land and dedicated air), palliative care and various education programs.
The Lake of the Woods District Hospital meets the immediate healthcare needs of residents of the City of Kenora, as well as a large surrounding area, including several First Nations Communities. In recognition of the First Nations communities that it serves, the hospital is committed to ensuring that traditional native healing and culture are part of native health care, including a unique Native Healer Program that recognizes the spiritual component of aboriginal health care.
Our goal is to provide high quality patient care within the limits of our resources. Our healthcare team is made up of a wide range of dedicated, expert individuals who work along with your physician to provide you or your loved one with the best possible treatment. We are a fully accredited hospital under the national standards of the Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation.