Job Title: Camp Nurse
Reports To: Camp Director
Number of Positions Available: 8 (one per week)
The Camp Nurse takes a lead role in our camper and staff's health and safety.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure that campers and staff with specific medical needs are properly cared for.
- Handle first aid and medical problems as they arise.
- Assist with the general camp community as time permits.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review all medical forms before registration day in order to discuss current and potential medical needs with parents.
- Provide appropriate staff (Sr. Staff, Kitchen, Hockey, Counsellors, Outdoor, Etc.) with special health needs information and directions.
- Maintain established policies and procedures for the Health Centre.
- Administer medication to campers at meal times or as required.
- Maintain a daily log of campers & staff who receive medical attention.
- Inform Camp Director when Health Centre supplies need to be restocked.
- Learn emergency action plan for All Camp emergencies.
- Assume a lead role in an emergency situation.
- Make sure all medications are organized to hand out at check out.
- Keep the Health Centre clean and orderly.
- Work directly with/alongside Camp Doctor/Nurse Practitioner and Camper Care Assistant.
EMPLOYMENT PERIOD
Employment Period: One week during our eight-week summer.
RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS
- Nurse applicants must have a current Ontario Nurse’s Registration Card.
- Should have at least five years of nursing experience.
- Have a valid G drivers license.