Camp Nurse

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide care to campers that reflects the standards and guidelines of the Hockey Opportunity Child Care Practices.
• Ensure that safety and health regulations are strictly adhered to.
• Supervise the Health Centre and medication inventory.
• Assist with the general camp community as time permits.
• Sign and abide by Hockey Opportunity Camp's Privacy Policy.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review all medical forms before check-in day to discuss current and potential medical needs with parents.
• Assist with Sunday camper check-in at the Health Care Table.
• Provide appropriate staff (directors, kitchen, hockey, counsellors, etc.) with special health needs information and directions.
• Maintain established policies and procedures for the health centre.
• Administer medication to campers as required.
• Maintain a daily log of campers & staff who receive medical attention.
• Work with the Health Care Coordinator on any medications that need to be restocked/ordered.
• Learn emergency procedures for the camp community. 
• Assume a leadership role in the preparation, execution and follow-up of Emergency Response Procedures / Crisis Management as requested. 
• Make sure all medications are organized to hand out at Saturday check-out.
• Keep the Health Centre clean and orderly.
• Manage and work with the Health Care Coordinator/Support with daily, bedtime and evening routines.
• Assist the rest of the Health Care Staff to ensure that campers and staff with specific medical needs are properly cared for.
• When required, travel to the arena to assist hockey staff with any medical or first aid issues.
• Handle first aid and medical problems as they arise.

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EMPLOYMENT PERIOD

Employment Period: One week during our eight-week summer.

QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS

• Ontario Nurse’s Registration Card.
• Minimum five years of nursing experience.
• Valid G driver's license.