Camp Nurse - MacTier - CNIB

Description

Reports To: Director, National Camp Programs

Scope and Summary of Primary Responsibilities

Under the guidance of the General Manager, the Camp Nurse will work with the Nursing Assistants to ensure the smooth operation of the Wellness Centre and provide health‑care support to all guests, staff, and volunteers. The role is a positive community role model and is responsible for health and safety matters including, but not limited to: managing dietary needs; promoting general wellness (hydration, sun‑safe practices); responding to first‑aid and emergency situations; liaising with Public Health; maintaining sensitive and private medical records and nursing notes; and providing support with daily living needs for those who may require it.

Responsibilities

The position entails, but is not limited to, the following general responsibilities:

• Manage medical information of staff, guests, and volunteers in adherence to the Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004 (PHIPA) and other applicable privacy laws and policies.
• Manage and maintain documentation for all accidents and injuries that occur on‑site or while in our care and follow up as necessary. Incidents to be reported to the General Manager and/or Health & Safety Committee.
• Provide input on safety plans for the camp and update information where necessary.
• Provide leadership to the wellness team, including supervision, coaching, and support of nursing assistants.
• Schedule and supervise on‑call rotation for the wellness team to respond to medically related emergencies while guests are on‑site. Share emergency on‑call duties.
• Act as a member of the Crisis Response Team in response to emergencies that impact the operation of the facility.
• Follow up with program attendees to confirm their medical and health needs prior to arrival and confirm their needs upon arrival as part of the arrival‑day procedure.
• Provide clear communication to all guests in all areas of health and safety.
• Provide complete first‑aid services to all guests, volunteers, and staff.
• Organize, store, monitor, and record medication for guests; assist with medication administration.
• Contact emergency services for transportation to a local area hospital, if required.
• Maintain inventory records of all first‑aid kits on site, in vehicles, and with staff. Stock kits as necessary.
• Inform the General Manager when supplies need re‑ordering or replenishing. Assist with the monitoring of expenditures in line with the approved budget.
• Act as a liaison between Lake Joe and local medical clinics, services, and the local public health unit.
• Ensure all dietary needs for guests are communicated to the kitchen and that appropriate dietary meals are delivered to appropriate persons.
• Assist guests with daily living and minimal personal care.
• Assist with the delivery of programming when the schedule allows.
• Plan and deliver wellness‑related staff training sessions during pre‑camp and when required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C, CPR-BLS (HCP) preferred.
• Current and clear Driver Abstract and G licence an asset.
• Self‑directed & motivated, able to work as part of a team and independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including patience and communication.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office and Office 365 including word processing and experience working in a database environment including queries.
• Experience and/or comfort working with service animals is an asset.
• Experience working with people with vision loss, deaf‑blind and/or special needs an asset.
• Current (within 6 months of start date) Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
• Ability to work flexible hours in a dynamic busy environment.
• Possibility to reside at CNIB Lake Joe during the operational season and be willing to share accommodations with other staff members if required.

Experience and Education

• Post‑secondary education in Nursing or a related field.
• Current nursing designation in good standing; Registered Nurse (RN) preferred.

Work Environment

• This position may require the ability to work occasional overtime/flex time.
• This position may have to deal with challenging situations and/or people.
• Ability to work flexible hours in a dynamic and busy environment, with frequent interruptions.
• Possibility to reside at CNIB Lake Joe during the operational season and be willing to share accommodations with other staff members if required.

CNIB is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities and will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process.