RN - Cadet Camp Trenton

Bayshore HealthCare; Quinte West; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is seeking qualified individuals to provide medical care at a cadet camp in Quinte West, Ontario. Responsibilities include assessing patients, administering care, and maintaining medical records. Applicants must be registered nurses and complete mandatory background checks. This role offers short-term employment with both full and part-time hours available.

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete the Police Records Check (PRC)/Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) process.
• Experience working with youth is preferred.
• Registered Nurse or Nurse Practitioner qualifications required.

Responsibilities

• Apply policies for medical services to on-site members.
• Administer care and treatment to patients.
• Provide OTC medications according to delegated authority.
• Maintain patient's medical file with observations and treatments.

Job description

Overview

Cadet Camp Trenton 20 June - 18 August. Short term employment. Full & Part-time hours.

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

• 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 the performance of 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; the physician may be a medical doctor, Physician Assistant or a Nurse Practitioner.
• Review and fill out Cadet Intake Form with each cadet, collect cadet medications and place them in a bag bearing the cadet’s identification.
• Distribute cadets’ drugs to the responsible officer with explanations of purpose, 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, including review of medical documents provided by families and collection of prescribed medications; medications will be logged and provided to camp authorities with administration instructions.

Head/Charge Nurse Responsibilities

• Assess patients and determine appropriate levels of care as per clinic SOPs. This 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 patients’ best interests.
• As required, provide supervision and mentorship to student nurses on official rotation from an accredited program.
• Other tasks relevant to this occupational group.

Administrative Functions

• Answer phone calls and emails related 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 clinical, cadet and DND/CAF medical and administrative forms.
• Complete clinic stock taking, and replenish clinic supplies and work areas accordingly.
• Provision of medication management and audits for the various cadet camp companies.
• When working as the charge/head nurse, be responsible for the overall function of the clinic to ensure patient care.
• When working as the charge/head nurse, prepare daily/weekly/monthly reports and statistics as assigned.
• Coordinate with the regional cadet medical liaison officer for clinical matters; and with the appropriate base surgeon regarding medical matters in reference to Scope of Practice and Level of care.
• Adhere to Bayshore Policies and Procedures and participate in quality improvement initiatives consistent with the company’s Quality Management System.
• Participate in proactive Health & Safety activities; notify the immediate Supervisor of any Health & Safety risks or concerns; complete Accident Reports within 24 hours for any direct reports who injure themselves on the job.
• Maintain confidentiality of client and corporate information.

Compliance

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.