Camp Nurse

Job title:

Camp Nurse

Company

CNIB Foundation

Job description

Job Description:Camp NurseFull-Time, ContractMactier, OntarioReports to: General Manager, CNIB Lake JoeDirect Reports: YesRate: $32.43Join us in our mission to change what it is to be blind in Canada.Laughter, fun, empowering activities – essential ingredients for the perfect camp experience. Do you want to be part of the fantastic team that helps make it all possible?Founded in 1918, CNIB is one of Canada’s oldest charities. For more than 60 years, CNIB Lake Joe has been providing exciting, safe, and accessible camp experiences for Canadians with sight loss. CNIB Lake Joe is looking for a Camp Nurseto help us bring the magic of summer camp to life for ‘kids of all ages’ with sight loss, and their families!Your Impact at CNIB

• Manage medical information of our staff, guests and volunteers in adherence to Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004 (PHIPA) and other applicable privacy laws and policies.
• Manage and maintain documentation for all accidents and/or injuries that occur on-site or while in our care and follow-up as necessary. Incidents to be reported to General Manager and/or Health & Safety Committee.
• Provide leadership to the wellness team, including supervision, coaching and support of nursing assistants.
• Act as a member of the Crisis Response Team in response to emergencies that impact the operation of the facility.
• Provide complete first-aid services to all guests, volunteers and staff.
• Organize, store, monitor and record medication for guests; assisting with medication administration.
• Contact emergency services for transportation to local area hospital, if required.
• Maintain inventory records of all first-aid kits on site, in vehicles and with staff. Stock kits as necessary.
• Plan and deliver wellness related staff training sessions during pre-camp and when required.

Requirements:Who you are:Education and Certifications

• Post-secondary education in Nursing or related field.
• Current nursing designation in good standing, Registered Nurse (RN) preferred.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C, CPR-BLS (HCP) preferred.
• Current and clear Driver Abstract and G licence an asset.
• Current (within 6 months of start date) Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.

Experience and Qualifications

• Self-directed & motivated, the ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including patience and communication.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office and Office 365 including word processing and experience working in a database environment including queries.
• Experience and/or comfort working with service animals is an asset.
• Experience working with people with vision loss, deafblind and/or special needs an asset.
• Ability to work flexible hours in a dynamic busy, environment.
• Possibility to reside at CNIB Lake Joe during operational season and be willing to share accommodations with other staff member if required.
• Personal or professional experience relating to blindness and sight loss is considered an asset.
• Personal or professional experience working with assistive technology and/or accessible environments is considered an asset.

Work Environment

• This position may require the ability to work occasional overtime/flex time.
• This position may have to deal with challenging situations and/or people.
• Ability to work flexible hours in a dynamic and busy environment, with frequent interruptions.
• Possibility to reside at CNIB Lake Joe during operational season and be willing to share accommodations with other staff member if required.

Benefits:Be Part of Our MissionIf this sounds like the role for you, please visit our website to submit an application.Closing date: February 28, 2025Please note that while we invite applications from all interested and qualified applicants, we are unable to follow-up with every applicant.Working Together for ChangeOur diversity is our strength – we take pride in our inclusive workplace. We are committed to recruiting and selecting candidates through fair, transparent, and accessible practices. We strongly encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, people who are blind, partially sighted, or Deafblind, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.CNIB is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities and will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process.Learn more about our mission .

Expected salary

Location

MacTier, ON

Job date

Sat, 14 Dec 2024 01:14:51 GMT

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