Domestic Violence & Sex Assault Clinic Coordinator
Department: Sexual Assault Clinic
Program: Emergency
Status: Temporary Full Time (12-18 Months)
Days - 8 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change)
Location: Whitby, ON - Corporate Office
Wage Schedule: $47.380 - $64.610 per hour
NON 2600001376
Lakeridge Health is more than a hospital. It is a health network that includes five hospitals, a long-term care home, a community-based surgical centre, and more than 30 community sites across the Durham Region. Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a place where the best people want to start, grow, and finish their careers in health care. We are focused on fostering an environment that’s inclusive, compassionate, innovative, and joyful. This is Lakeridge Health!
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Program Coordinator to join our Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Care Clinic (DVSACC) team. This key role involves coordinating services for individuals affected by sexual assault, intimate partner, and gender-based violence, utilizing a trauma-informed approach. The Program Coordinator supports best practices in patient care, ensures continuity of services, and acts as a liaison among hospital departments, police services, victim services, and other external stakeholders.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and implement care pathways, practices, and policies aligned with best standards for intimate partner violence and sexual assault care.
- Coordinate a multidisciplinary team to deliver timely, patient-centered, trauma-informed care.
- Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external partners, including police, legal, and community services.
- Provide education, orientation, and performance feedback to staff; conduct chart audits.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on gender-based violence both within the organization and externally.
- Triage service requests and support patient care navigation in both emergent and non-emergent cases.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or related health discipline required
- Master’s Degree in a health-related or social service field preferred
- Member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
- Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) certification preferred
- Minimum 3-5 years of clinical or program coordination experience in trauma-informed care, emergency, or gender-based violence services.
- Demonstrated expertise in trauma-informed care models
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to build consensus and influence internal and external stakeholders
- Strong critical thinking, judgment, and decision-making abilities
- Comfortable managing confidential and emotionally sensitive cases
- Organizational and leadership skills to coordinate team functions
At Lakeridge Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and accessible. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to and welcome applications from all qualified applicants from all backgrounds.
Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact
[email protected] .
Unless specifically stated, all job postings at Lakeridge Health are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. Lakeridge Health may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment and screening process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team is actively engaged in the Recruitment and Selection process to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of applicants.
Lakeridge Health thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with Lakeridge Health's policies and procedures.
Lakeridge Health thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.
Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.
