Your Opportunity:
The Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) nurse is responsible for performing comprehensive assessments, medical-legal examinations and providing patient treatment/care and follow-up for adolescents and adults who have experienced a sexual assault within the previous 7 days. This includes collecting forensic evidence, liaising with law enforcement, and the expectation of testifying in court. Specialized knowledge of sexual reproductive health and sexual assault care with strong clinical/counselling skills is required, including STBBI testing and treatment, monitoring/interpreting lab results, contraception/emergency contraception, and pelvic exams. The SART nurse practices trauma informed care, is experienced working with marginalized populations, and is adept at communicating when complicated client dynamics are present. The SART nurse works independently while collaborating effectively within a multi-disciplinary team such as emergency department physicians/nursing staff, medical officers of health, law enforcement, and community agencies. This position has scheduled shifts as well as an on-call rotation with a high volume of call-backs. The position is part of the 24 hour a day/7 day a week/365 days a year staffing for the SART program across the Edmonton Zone. The work requires driving in all seasonal conditions at all hours of the day or night. Lifting/carrying equipment weighing 25 pounds (~ 12 kgs) in/out of a vehicle and Emergency Departments is required. This work exposes the incumbent to vicarious trauma. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.
Description:

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families, communities and populations, while taking necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being. In your role, you will utilize nursing processes, through critical thinking, problem solving and decision making, as well as teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of patients and their families. You will play a leadership role in supporting an integrated and holistic approach to patient care, health promotion and maintenance. You will provide safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS. PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit Holders shall be paid $39.58 /hour - $54.16/hour. Upon being entered into the register of Registered Nurses, the rate of pay shall be adjusted to the rate of pay applicable to a Registered Nurse in accordance with AHS/UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii) as applicable.

• Transition Company: Primary Care Alberta
• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Sexual Assault Response Team
• Primary Location: Seventh Street Plaza
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)

• Transition Company: Primary Care Alberta
• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Sexual Assault Response Team
• Primary Location: Seventh Street Plaza
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only