Camp Big Canoe is a not-for-profit overnight camp located in Muskoka, Ontario. Situated on a beautiful 240-acre plot of pristine Great Lakes-St. Lawrence forest, with its very own Hart Lake, Camp Big Canoe is a residential camp offering a dynamic and enriching camping experience for boys and girls aged 6-16.
Specializing in outdoor education, our program and facilities create a sense of community and belonging with each other and the environment. Each of our regular campers will participate in an off-site camping and/or canoe trip ranging from one night to eight nights depending on age and program.
On site, campers will participate in such traditional camp activities as Crafts, Swimming, and Canoeing. We also boast a wealth of creativity and team building activities that include Sports & Games, Music & Drama, Arts, Kayaking, and a Low Ropes course.
Our Rediscovery program frames much of what we do at camp, beginning and ending each day as a community, as well as providing an opportunity to further investigate our relationships with our surroundings.
We are seeking a qualified, committed and dedicated Nurse, RPN, paramedic or doctor for our August sessions
Please read the job description below and if you are interested in joining our team this summer, reply to this post to submit your staff application.
NURSE - Job Description
Responsible to the Executive Director
Camp Big Canoe is currently looking to hire a REGISTERED NURSE/REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE for session 2 (now until July 31), Session 3 (August 4-15), and Session 4 (August 18-29) to oversee our Health Centre. This position reports directly to the Camp Director and is responsible for administering on-site health care throughout the summer.
The Camp Nurse provides direct care to campers including injuries and acute illness. Responsibilities include assessment and treatment within the scope of professional nursing practice, communication with parents. An individualized medical plan is developed for students with chronic conditions, and when appropriate, and emergency plan is developed to manage potential emergent events in the camp setting(eg. Diabetes, asthma).Ideally this health plan is aligned with the management plan directed by the child’s pediatrician and guardians and is regularly updated through close communication. The camp nurse is responsible for communication about the plan to all appropriate staff.
Role and responsibilities
- maintaining inventory of all medical supplies on-site
- Ensuring that all health and safety measures are being followed at all times and aligns with current Public Health measures
- Responsible for record keeping of all camper visits to the Health Centre
- Communicate with camp staff and families regarding specific health care matters
- Assistance with first aid and and medical emergencies
Qualifications and skills
- Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse or Paramedic or Doctor (proof of certification and current nursing license required)
- Current CPR and First Aid (HCP and AED) certification
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Experience in pediatrics is an asset
- Experience working with children is an asset
- As a condition of employment, a current vulnerable Sector Screening police check and First Aid certification is required.
- performs other duties as assigned by the Camp Director
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
