General Info:
Camp Misquah is a summer camp for people with developmental disabilities ages 5-60+. The Camp is located about 90 minutes from Ottawa on the shores of Lac Bitobi near Gracefield, Quebec. Camp runs from the beginning of July until mid-August, with 1-2 break days in Ottawa between sessions. Transportation is provided for staff to/from camp. You are welcome to visit our website campmisquah.com to explore Misquah’s magic!
Work Term: July 4th - August 19th 2022 + training June 25th
Salary: $3000.06 + room & board
Description: Camp Misquah is looking for qualified, organized and supportive nurses/nursing students for our summer camp. The Camp Nurses are expected to maintain open lines of communication and work in a cooperative manner with the Camp Director in order to best support the medical needs of all campers and staff. They are responsible for the review of all necessary medical documents, developing a list of needed medical supplies, basic first aid treatment of campers and staff, medication administration & management, nursing procedures as required (e.g catheter insertion, enema), and routine health check-ins as needed. Reports directly to the Camp Director and Assistant Director.
Qualifications:
- RN, RPN, 3rd or 4th Year Nursing Student (possibly 2nd year — on an as-needed basis)
- Standard First Aid + CPR-C or BLS
- Must be able to provide a Criminal Record Check
- Will receive basic ASL, CPI & consent training. Will be trained on camp procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the safety, health, and well-being of campers
- Adhere to all Covid-19 related policies and procedures and enforce these among all staff & campers
- Communicate clearly with the entire staff team in order to provide appropriate medical care for all
- Medication administration and management, first-aid, nursing procedures, documentation
- Monitor for signs and symptoms of Covid-19 and implement response plans when needed
- Attend pre-camp training (in-city and on site) and attend daily meetings while at camp on a rotating schedule with the other nurses
- Consult with the Nursing/Medical on-call team when necessary
- Other duties as assigned
Skills and Knowledge:
- Strong work ethic - able to consistently apply Misquah’s core values (respect, inclusiveness, safety and caring) to their day-to-day responsibilities
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or in a summer camp environment is an asset
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities and ability to problem solve effectively
- Able to work in an outdoor environment for long periods of time
- Experience working within the medical field