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DescriptionRENFREW VICTORIA HOSPITAL
Registered Nurse
Temporary, Full-Time
Date: March 13, 2026
The Renfrew Victoria Hospital (RVH) is a 55-bed, fully accredited facility located just 45 minutes west of Ottawa, serving a catchment area of over 60,000. Part of the Renfrew and Area Health Village, RVH provides medical, surgical and complex continuing care as well as extensive ambulatory care with over 30,000 emergency and clinic visits per year.
In this role you will enjoy perks like an on-site modern gym open 24/7, and outstanding staff recognition, appreciation and wellness activities. We offer an Education Fund accessible for all employees each year to further their education and certifications.
We are people who provide excellent care for patients and their families, who support each other and our teams, keep each other safe, and are committed to our reputation as a model of excellence in health care. We are very proud of our high retention of staff and are continuously grateful for the amazing support of our community.
Come join us! As a result of an upcoming maternity leave at RVH, we are hiring a Temporary Full-Time Registered Nurse our Regional Assault Care Program.
Pay Grid: $40.24 - $57.68 /hour
As part of a mobile on-call nursing team, nurses provide acute, follow up and outpatient health/forensic care to women, men and children who are victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, elder abuse and child maltreatment. Care is provided in the emergency departments/outpatient settings of all 5 hospitals in Renfrew County. Nurses also provide home assessments with older adults. Position involves liaison with community partners and the development/delivery of public education on abuse prevention and RACP services.
Duties will include but are not limited to:
• Provide emergency, follow-up and community case management client care during weekday office hours.
• Provide a minimum of 128 hours of on-call availability per month for emergency client care. Availability for days, evenings, nights, 2 weekends per month and stat holidays.
• Assess the physical, mental and emotional status of clients as well as their coping strategies, support systems, resources, etc.
• Provide appropriate information and referrals to community agencies i.e. emergency shelters, legal and counselling agencies, etc.
• Provide emotional support, reassurance, validation, and crisis counselling.
• Complete risk assessments and safety planning.
• Understand and explain options of care in the RACP/OAPS, while respecting the client’s right to self-determination.
• Collect and/or assist emergency room physician with collection of forensic specimens and ensures continuity of all evidence.
• Carry out prescribed treatments according to RACP medical directives or Physician orders.
• Provide client care according to standards of practice and hospital values and philosophy.
• Ensure a safe environment for client care.
• Maintain thorough and accurate documentation according to established criteria.
• Complete requisitions and label laboratory specimens according to hospital site procedures.
• Restore treatment room after use and replaces any used equipment and/or supplies. QualificationsQualifications:
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner training with the Ontario Network of Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centers preferred
• SANE(A) certification with the International Association of Forensic Nurses preferred
• Pediatric Sexual Abuse Training preferred
• Geriatric Assessment Training preferred
• Risk Assessment training (ODARA, Danger Assessment, EARA) preferred
• Minimum of three to five years nursing experience in forensic nursing, mental health, community, public health or acute care preferred.
• Experience and understanding of issues related to sexual assault, domestic violence, elder abuse, child maltreatment and crisis intervention.
• Excellent physical assessment skills
• Demonstrated excellence in communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Experience teaching and developing public education materials.
• Computer skills required.
• Demonstrated commitment to work cooperatively within a team environment.
• The candidate must be self-directed, have the ability to respond to a call for service and attend in the Emergency Department of the RVH and Pembroke Regional Hospital within 60 minutes.
• Able to take call for the program on weekdays, weekends and holidays.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to travel throughout Renfrew County are required.
• Orientation and on-going education will be provided to successful applicants.
• Bilingualism an asset.
Everyone is Welcome
RVH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce that comprises individuals who have an array of identities, abilities, background, culture, skills, perspectives, and experiences that are representative of our current and evolving population. We are passionate about fostering a workplace where all people feel welcome, can reach their full potential, and contribute their unique perspectives and experience to the success of the team.
Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resumes to hr@renfrewhosp.com , on our website at www.renfrewhosp.com/jobpostings. Compliance with RVH vaccination policy and a recent satisfactory vulnerable sector police check are required. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. RVH is an equal opportunity employer, committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Applicants requiring accommodation should contact Human Resources at (613) 432-4851.
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Qualifications:
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner training with the Ontario Network of Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centers preferred
• SANE(A) certification with the International Association of Forensic Nurses preferred
• Pediatric Sexual Abuse Training preferred
• Geriatric Assessment Training preferred
• Risk Assessment training (ODARA, Danger Assessment, EARA) preferred
• Minimum of three to five years nursing experience in forensic nursing, mental health, community, public health or acute care preferred.
• Experience and understanding of issues related to sexual assault, domestic violence, elder abuse, child maltreatment and crisis intervention.
• Excellent physical assessment skills
• Demonstrated excellence in communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Experience teaching and developing public education materials.
• Computer skills required.
• Demonstrated commitment to work cooperatively within a team environment.
• The candidate must be self-directed, have the ability to respond to a call for service and attend in the Emergency Department of the RVH and Pembroke Regional Hospital within 60 minutes.
• Able to take call for the program on weekdays, weekends and holidays.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to travel throughout Renfrew County are required.
• Orientation and on-going education will be provided to successful applicants.
• Bilingualism an asset.
Everyone is Welcome
RVH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce that comprises individuals who have an array of identities, abilities, background, culture, skills, perspectives, and experiences that are representative of our current and evolving population. We are passionate about fostering a workplace where all people feel welcome, can reach their full potential, and contribute their unique perspectives and experience to the success of the team.
Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resumes to hr@renfrewhosp.com , on our website at www.renfrewhosp.com/jobpostings. Compliance with RVH vaccination policy and a recent satisfactory vulnerable sector police check are required. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. RVH is an equal opportunity employer, committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Applicants requiring accommodation should contact Human Resources at (613) 432-4851. |