Summer Day Camp Nurse
- Employer
- Camp Robin Hood
- Location
- 10243 Reesor Road, Markham
- Salary
- A Summer Salary
- Starts
- Closes
- Job Category
- Nurses
- Location
- Markham, ON
- Job Type
- Contract
Day Camp Nurse Position
- Member of the Robin Aid (camp health centre) team
- Reports to the Director of Health and Wellness
- On-site and available in Robin aid daily from 8:30 am – 4:40 pm
- Epinephrine Auto Injector management
- Prepares for, teaches and participates in all Pre-Camp training, with Robin Aid team
- Assist with set up of Robin Aid prior to camp – unpack from winter storage
- Assist in sharing of camper health / medical information with staff as needed in precamp and before each session
- Participate in Robin Aid morning meetings
- Documentation as per the College of Nurses in the Health Visit portion of the Camp Brain, contact log, incident sheets, etc
- Medication entering in EMR - Camp Brian and MARS
- Medication Administration
- Assist with triage campers and staff, as required, on a rotational basis
- Promoting healthy living and caring for those who are ill, injured, and homesick, within scope of practise
- Providing First Aid for minor injuries and illnesses, examples include:
- Cuts, scrapes and bruises
- Bee stings
- Splinter / sliver removal
- Dehydration and sunburn
- Providing emergent / urgent care
- Communication with parents
- Tidy rooms / beds / treatment room after use
- Report when stock is low, restock supplies
- Other duties as required
PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- A mature, self-directed individual with the ability to work independently and part of a team
- Excellent communication skills both spoken and written in English
- Is flexible and has integrity
- Good judgment and ability for critical thinking in a busy setting and in emergency situations
- Ability to work in pressured situations both indoors and outdoors
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- An RN or RPN, in good standing with the CON
- Preference given to those with experience in Pediatrics, Outpatients, Emergency
- Knowledge of and able to work in Excel and Word
- Knowledge and experience in camp health is an asset
- Current C.P.R. HCP, Standard First Aid Certificates; WHIMIS certification
- Must have liability insurance through RNAO or similar professional association as per the CON requirements