Camp Nurse

Camp Kandalore; Minden; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room and board

Clinical experience

On-site physician

Job summary

Camp Kandalore, located in Algonquin Highlands, Ontario near Minden, is seeking a positive RN or RPN to join our Healthcare Team for the summer. The successful candidate will provide friendly, patient-focused care to campers and staff in a busy clinic environment.

You will tend to injuries, administer medications, and help educate everyone on physical and mental health. A physician will be on-site for the duration of the contract.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) qualification.
• Experience working with children and youth, preferably in a camp setting.
• CPR-C and Intermediate first aid (or BLS). Other qualifications (swim, AED, etc.) an asset.
• Experience working in a team.
• Hardworking, adaptable and enthusiastic.

Responsibilities

• Tending to injuries and running daily clinics.
• Administering medications and preparing canoe trip medical kits.
• Educating campers and staff on physical and mental health and wellness.

Skills

CPR-C & First Aid

Child & Youth Experience

Teamwork

Adaptability

Hardworking

Education

RN or RPN Certification

Job description

Location

On-site – Camp Kandalore is located in Algonquin Highlands, Ontario near Minden

ContractDates

June 22nd - August 31st, 2027

Reportsto

AssistantDirector of Operations, Director

Our Team

Our team is highly engaged and committed to excellence incamping and outdoor and experiential education. Working at Kandalore means you believein supporting a camp culture that values participation, kindness and respect,and the power of the outdoors for young people.

The Camp

Founded in 1947 Kandalore offers an un-matched camp experience for children 6 – 16, providing the best of both canoe-tripping and camp activities. The camp prides itself on its warm and supportive community where children are made to feel included in the camp culture. The supportive nature of the camp allows for the campers to try new activities and develop new skills with the help of caring staff members.

Camp Kandalore helps kids to know and be themselves. We believe in authenticity of character; that challenging our campers develops resilience and independence; that the outdoors is an ideal environment where kids can learn and have fun; that an accepting environment promotes belonging and connection; and that our facilitators and staff inspire our campers. Most importantly, we believe that a positive camp culture leads to highly transformative experiences for young people.

Please learn more about us at www.kandalore.com/.

JobOutline

CampKandalore is looking for a positive and enthusiastic RN or RPN to fill the roleof Nurse on our Healthcare Team.

The successfulapplicant will provide friendly, patient focused health care and beresponsible, well-organized, team oriented and able to cope with a busy clinicatmosphere.

Our nursingstaff look after all the various health needs of our campers and staff. Dutiesinclude tending to injuries, running daily clinics, administering medication, preparing canoe trip medical kits and educating campers and staff on their physical and mental health andwellness.

Thisposition includes a competitive salary, room and board, clinical experience,and a fantastic summer at camp. A physician will be on-site for the duration ofthe summer contract.

MinimumQualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) orRegistered Practical Nurse (RPN) Qualification


• Experience working withchildren and youth, preferably in a camp setting


• CPR-C and Intermediate first aid (or BLS).Other qualifications (swim, AED, etc.) an asset


• Experience working in a team


• Hardworking, adaptable andenthusiastic

We work to embed diversity, equity, and inclusion principlesand practices as an integral and foundational part of Camp Kandalore’s cultureand are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds,perspectives, and skills making us better together.

Your application matters to us and we will review it carefully. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

As acondition of employment, a clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable SectorScreening is required.

Do You Need an Accommodation?

Camp Kandalore is committed to fostering an inclusive,equitable and accessible environment where everyone feels valued, respected,and supported. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilitiesthroughout the recruitment process. Ifcontacted for an employment opportunity, please advise the Hiring Manager ifyou require accommodation.