Registered Nurse - Forensics / Sexual Assault

This posting

This posting will be used to fill Auxiliary on Call positions, starting November 1, 2026 with an end date of July 31, 2028. It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions.

This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon.

Who we are

Sexualized Assault Response Team (SART) is responsible for the successful operation of the Yukon’s sexual assault health services. We are a specialized, trauma-informed, team dedicated to supporting individuals impacted by sexual assault with timely, coordinated care. We work collaboratively with a broad network of community partners, including law enforcement, Victim Services, women's transition homes, healthcare providers, First Nations organizations, and other community agencies to ensure survivors receive coordinated, holistic, and timely support. Nurses will join our team of skilled clinicians as advocates, educators, and experts in forensics who provide specialized assessment and treatment. Together, we strive to create a service where every survivor feels heard, believed, respected, and supported in their choices.

Your impact

The Registered Nurse – Forensics/Sexual Assault is a licensed nurse with specialized training in trauma-informed, medical-forensic care for individuals who have experienced sexual assault or abuse. This role focuses on delivering immediate, compassionate, and patient-centered care while ensuring accurate collection and documentation of forensic evidence. Responsibilities include providing essential medical care related to the assault, performing evidence collection, and facilitating access to additional support services and resources.

• For more information on this job, please contact Jennifer Perrin, Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Coordinator at 867-393-7445 or [email protected]
• For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Jaime Strachan, HR Consultant at 867-332-5768 or [email protected]

Your benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.

• Government of Yukon’s many benefits

Your career, your home, your lifestyle

We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.

As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.

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Important application and job requirements

Essential qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume; ensure you use a month/year to month/year format and include the duties performed in each if your positions.

• Currently registered or eligible to be registered with a Canadian registered nursing regulatory authority;
• Recent experience in nursing practices and techniques preferably in emergency, community, or sexualized health services;
• Experience providing nursing care and support to individuals affected by sexualized violence, intimate partner violence, family violence, or other forms of trauma
• Experience conducting comprehensive nursing assessments, developing care plans, and providing clinical interventions with a high degree of autonomy and professional judgment;
• Experience working collaboratively with community and justice sector partners to facilitate coordinated, trauma-informed responses for individuals
• Experience maintaining accurate clinical documentation and preparing records in accordance with professional, legal, and organizational standards;

It may be helpful for you to review “Prepare your resume and cover letter”.

Please note we will not accept resumes sent through email. A profile must be created, and resumes must be submitted in English, through E-recruitment. The official language used in the workplace is English.

Desired knowledge, skills and suitability

If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:

• Knowledge of nursing best practices, standards, and ethical care.
• Knowledge of sexualized assault, trauma, and their impacts on individuals.
• Knowledge and experience of Court proceedings and legal procedures.
• Knowledge of forensic evidence collection and documentation practices.
• Ability to provide trauma-informed, victim-centred, and culturally safe care.
• Self-awareness and understanding of personal bias and its impact on others.
• Ability to assess, prioritize, and manage competing client needs.
• Strong oral, written, and clinical documentation skills.
• Ability to build rapport and maintain therapeutic relationships with clients.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly and compassionately.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Sound clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and within an interdisciplinary team.
• Commitment to client service, quality improvement, and professional excellence.
• Commitment to cultural safety, inclusivity, and respectful care.

It may be helpful for you to review “The job interview process”.

Conditions of employment

You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.

• Registered Nurse registration with the Yukon Registered Nurses Association
• Current TB Screening;
• Current RCMP Vulnerable Sector Clearance
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence or equivalent
• CPR C & AED; or, Health Care Provider AED; or, BLS with oxygen;
• WHMIS (within one month of hire)

Job requirements

This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:

• Adherence to strict medical and forensic protocols are needed to ensure patient safety and evidence integrity.
• This position may involve long periods of standing, bending, and moderate physical effort. Shifts included variable and extended hours.
• The position involves supporting individuals who have experienced trauma. This can create emotional strain and requires strong resilience, self-awareness, and adherence to professional boundaries.
• Work may involve exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, and other biohazards inherent in clinical and forensic care. Strict infection prevention and control (IPC) procedures, personal protective equipment (PPE), and specialized training are in place to minimize risk.
• This work will primarily be conducted within the hospital setting with the potential to perform work in other clinical settings such as local medical clinics.

Learn more

• For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email [email protected] or phone 867-667-9453.
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