RN - Cadet Camp Kingston

Bayshore HealthCare; Kingston; On-site; CAD 64,747; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rations and Quarters Available

Opportunity to work with youth

Job summary

A healthcare services provider is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Cadet Camp in Kingston, Ontario, from June 24 to August 19. This role involves administering first aid, conducting patient assessments, and managing medication. The position offers full and part-time hours at a pay rate of $47+/hour. Candidates must have a Registered Nursing license and be available for varying shifts. This is an opportunity to provide vital healthcare services to youth and support our country's cadets.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Registered Nursing license.
• Experience in first aid and patient assessment is required.
• Ability to perform counseling and medication management.

Responsibilities

• Administer first aid to cadets and civilians.
• Conduct patient history and physical assessments.
• Provide urgent care treatment as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.

Skills

First Aid

Patient Assessment

Counseling

Medication Management

Education

Registered Nursing License

Job description

Job Summary

Cadet Camp Kingston 24 June - 19 August. Short term summer employment.

Full & Part-time hours.

Pay Rate $47+/hr

Rations And Quarters May Be Available If Required.

Language - English.

IT IS AN HONOR TO PROVIDE HEALTHCARE SERVICES FOR THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED, AND TO THOSE WHO CONTINUE TO SERVE OUR COUNTRY.

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid to cadets, cadet instructors and onsite civilians.
• Conduct patient history, physical assessment, screening, selected diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, counselling patients on preventive health care and facilitate access to health services and referrals.
• Be available for either eight or twelve-hour shifts as per clinic schedule and identified on the Task Authorization Request, including weekday and weekend shifts.
• Apply the policies, procedures and rules for provision of medical services to on-site Regular Force, Reserve Force, Cadet and civilian members.
• Assess patients who report to the clinic.
• Administer care and urgent care treatment to patients and/or provide information to help them resolve their own health issues.
• Refer cases beyond knowledge and expertise to the Charge/Head Nurse or higher medical authority.
• Record relevant observation notes, recommendations and appropriate treatments in the patient’s medical file.
• Provide OTC medication in accordance with level of responsibility, qualification, and provincial registration or delegated authority, as per the local garrison/base surgeon.
• Ensure follow-up with patients whose health issues require it and keep the Charge/Head Nurse or higher medical authority informed.
• Contribute to the promotion of hygiene, safety and prevention of medical problems among camp members.
• Participate in tasks required for the proper functioning of the clinic to provide members with best service possible.
• Assist physician during clinic hours; physician can be medical doctor, Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.
• Review and fill out Cadet Intake Forms, collect cadet's drugs, placing them in a bag bearing the cadet's identification.
• Hand out cadets' drugs to the responsible officer, explaining purpose, dosage, side effects and how to fill the Medication Record sheet.
• Promote cadet hygiene, disease prevention and safety.
• Provide medical oversight and review of cadet medical intake forms during camp intakes: review medical documents provided by family, review of cadet medication and collection of prescribed medications; medications collected, logged and provided to camp authority with appropriate administration instructions.
• Some shifts (if assigned) may involve set-up and tear down of campus clinic with assistance of DND staff.

Administrative Functions

• Answer phone calls and emails related to clinic operation and patient well‑being.
• Conduct follow‑up phone calls and emails to other health care practitioners, parents or appropriate cadet/medical authority on patient well‑being.
• Fax, photocopy and complete various clinical, cadet and DND/CAF medical and administrative forms.
• Complete clinic stock taking, medical and supply order requests and replenish clinic supplies and work areas accordingly.
• Provision of medication management and audits for various cadet camp companies.
• Adhere to Bayshore Policies and Procedures.
• Participate in quality activities and continuous improvement initiatives per the company's Quality Management System.
• Participate in proactive Health & Safety activities while performing all duties; notify immediate Supervisor of any Health & Safety risks or concerns.
• Complete Accident Reports for all direct reports who injure themselves on the job within 24 hours of the incident.
• Maintain confidentiality of client and corporate information.

Qualifications

Must successfully complete a Police Records Check (PRC) and Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) process. This document is mandatory as you will be working with youth.