RN

Bayshore HealthCare; Trout Creek; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Trout Creek, Ontario, is seeking a Registered Nurse for a cadet camp from June 27 to July 13. The nurse will be responsible for first aid to cadets and onsite civilians, conducting assessments, and managing medications. Candidates must have a registered nurse qualification and complete a Police Records Check. The role involves both administrative functions and direct patient care, working in a team environment and adhering to safety protocols.

Benefits

Rations and quarters

Mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse must complete the Police Records Check process due to work with youth.
• Experience in providing first aid and medical care in a camp setting.
• Ability to manage and provide oversight of medication for patients.

Responsibilities

• Administer first aid and urgent care treatment to patients.
• Refer patients to a higher medical authority when necessary.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to policies.

Skills

First aid

Patient assessment

Communication

Medication management

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Completion of Police Records Check/Vulnerable Sector Screening

Tools

Medical equipment

Computer for record-keeping

Job description

Overview

Cadet Camp Loon 27 June - 13 July. Short term employment. Full & Part-time hours. Rations and Quarters are available if required. Language - English. Location of Camp for ref: Camp Spirit Point Wilderness Academy, Mink Lake Rd, Trout Creek ON, P0H 2L0. IT IS AN HONOR TO PROVIDE HEALTHCARE SERVICES FOR THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED, AND TO THOSE WHO CONTINUE TO SERVE OUR COUNTRY.

The RN is responsible for first aid to cadet civilian instructors and onsite civilians. The provision of service to patients is on a walk-in basis. These activities include conducting patient history and physical assessment, patient screening, performing selected diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, counselling of patients on preventative health care as well as facilitating access to health services and referrals. The HCP must 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 their knowledge and expertise to the Charge/Head Nurse or higher medical authority for assessment.
• Record relevant observation notes, recommendations and appropriate treatments in the patient’s medical file.
• Provide OTC medication in accordance with their 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 in the interest of providing members with the best service possible.
• Assist physician during clinic hours; a physician can be a medical doctor, Physician Assistant or a Nurse Practitioner.
• Review and fill out Cadet Intake Form with each cadet, collect cadet drugs and place them in a bag with the cadet’s identification.
• Hand out cadets’ drugs to the responsible officer, explaining the purpose of the drugs, dosage, side effects and how to fill the Medication Record sheet.
• Promote cadets’ hygiene, prevention of disease, and safety.
• Provide medical oversight and review of cadet medical intake forms during camp intakes; review medical documents provided by the family, review cadet medication and collection of prescribed medications, log and provide to the camp authority with administration instructions.

The head/charge nurse responsibilities

• Assess patients and determine appropriate levels of care as per clinic SOPs; may include contacting the medical director, transferring patients to local civilian facilities or advising that the patient be returned home.
• Respond to queries from local health professionals, DND/CAF health professionals, cadet regional medical liaison officer and cadet camp leadership, in accordance with the privacy act and patient best interest.
• Provide supervision and mentorship to student nurses on official rotation from an accredited learning program as required.
• Other tasks relevant to this occupational group.

Administrative functions

• Answer phone calls and emails relevant to clinic operation and patient well-being.
• Conduct follow up communications with health care practitioners, parents or appropriate cadet/medical authority on patient well-being.
• Faxing, photocopying and completing various clinical, cadet and DND/CAF medical and administrative forms.
• Complete clinic stock taking, clinic medical and supply order requests and replenish clinic supplies and work areas accordingly.
• Provide medication management and audits for the cadet camp companies.
• As charge/head nurse, oversee overall clinic function to ensure patient care.
• Prepare clinic daily/weekly/monthly reports, statistics and other reports as assigned.
• Coordinate with the regional cadet medical liaison officer for clinical matters; and with the appropriate base surgeon regarding medical matters per Scope of Practice and Level of Care.
• Adhere to Bayshore Policies and Procedures and participate in quality and continuous improvement initiatives in keeping with the Quality Management System.
• Participate in proactive Health & Safety activities; notify supervisor of health and safety risks or concerns; complete Accident Reports within 24 hours of an incident.
• Maintain confidentiality of client and corporate information.

Must successfully complete the Police Records Check (PRC)/Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) process. These documents are mandatory and necessary as you will be working with youth.