In addition to providing quality care in a friendly, positive environment with kids, you’ll also get to enjoy the sublime nature and warm summer weather of Muskoka.
Let’s say you enjoy working with children. They’re friendly, caring, and make each day of work as a nurse a joyful experience. You might be working as a school nurse for the duration of the school year, but with summer quickly approaching, you don’t know how you will spend your time. If you think about it, summertime would then be an amazing opportunity to continue doing what you love to do and earn extra money over the summer. All the while, you’ll be in a tranquil, outdoor setting. It doesn’t get better than this!
This job might be even more meaningful and rewarding if you are looking to make a change in your nursing career. If you have been working tirelessly in a hospital or nursing home and make special memories instead of being overly-stressed, working at our client’s summer camp would be ideal. You might even get a few chances to go swimming, go out on a canoe, and enjoy a BBQ or two.
What Can You Expect In This Registered Nurse Job?
- This is a relief position that will take place over 1 month.
- You will start working after school is let out on the 23rd of June (the 25th of June for elementary school students).
- You will work with multiple groups of children and adolescents. Your nursing assessment and treatment work will be for a very active group of youths. You can expect treatment for sun over-exposure and heat stroke.
- Educating campers about the importance of sunscreen usage and hydrating with water.
- Assessing and treating sports-related injuries such as sprains and strains
- Inhibiting the spread of any contagious illnesses among the camp, as required.
- Speaking with campers about their symptoms in order to accurately assess and treat their conditions
- Reporting to camp staff and management regarding the health of campers
- Remaining on-call in different sections of the camp in case medical attention is needed for different activities.
- Observing and responding promptly to patient behaviour
- In emergency situations, providing first aid response and making contact with emergency services.
- Administering medication, wound care, and other treatment options
What Will Be Required of You to Successfully Work In This Relief Role?
- Valid Registered Nurse license in the province of Ontario
- 3 years of experience in the nursing sector, ideally within educational institutions, pediatric clinics, or other summer camps.
- Knowledge of sporting-related injuries would be a strong asset.
- A demonstrated enthusiasm for child and adolescent healthcare
- The successful candidate must provide an acceptable Police Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
- Member of RNAO
- Current BCLS, ACLS, First Aid, and CPR certifications
- You must be responsible and independently productive in your duties as a nurse, with the ability to work proactively in providing care to campers.
- High-level English speaking, comprehension, and writing abilities are required in this role.
