RN - Cadet Camp Loon

RN - Cadet Camp Loon Apply at Bayshore HealthCare Cadet Camp Loon: 27 June – 13 July. Short‑term employment. Full & Part‑time hours. Rations and quarters are available if required. Language: English. Location: 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. Responsibilities Provide first aid to cadet civilian instructors and onsite civilians. Provide services to patients on a walk‑in basis. Conduct patient history and physical assessment, patient screening, perform selected diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, counsel patients on preventative health care and facilitate access to health services and referrals. 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 your 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 your 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; a physician may be a medical doctor, Physician Assistant or a Nurse Practitioner. Along with each cadet, review and fill out Cadet Intake Form, collect cadet’s drugs and place them in a bag bearing the cadet’s identification. Hand out cadets’ drugs to the responsible officer, explaining purpose, dose, side effects and how to fill the Medication Record sheet. Promote cadet hygiene, prevention of disease and safety. Provide medical oversight and review of cadet medical intake forms during camp intakes; this includes review of medical documents provided by the family, review of cadet medication and collection of prescribed medications. Collected medications are logged and provided to the camp authority appropriate administration instructions. Head/Charge Nurse Additional Tasks 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 recommending that the patient be returned to their home. Respond to queries from local health professionals, DND/CAF health professionals, cadet regional medical liaison officer and cadet camp leadership. Responses are in accordance with the Privacy Act and the patients’ best interest. Provide supervision and mentorship to student nurses on official rotation from an accredited learning program. Other associated tasks relevant to this occupational group. Administrative Functions Answer phone calls and emails relevant to clinic operation and patient well‑being. Conduct follow‑up phone calls and emails to other health care practitioners, parents or appropriate cadet/medical authority on patient well‑being. Fax, photocopy and complete 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 various cadet camp companies. When working as the charge/head nurse, be responsible for the overall function of the clinic to ensure patient care. Responsible for the clinic daily/weekly/monthly reports, statistics and other reports as assigned. Report to the regional cadet medical liaison officer for clinical matters. Report to the appropriate base surgeon in regard to medical matters in reference to scope of practice and level of care. Adhere to Bayshore policies and procedures. Participate in quality activities and continuous improvement initiatives in keeping with the company’s quality management system. Participate in proactive health & safety activities while performing all duties. Notify immediate supervisor of any health & safety risks or concerns. Complete accident reports for all direct reports who injure themselves on the job within 24 hours of the incident. Maintain confidentiality of client and corporate information. Qualifications Registered Nurse (RN) with valid provincial registration. Minimum 8‑ or 12‑hour shift availability per clinic schedule, including weekday and weekend shifts. Must successfully complete the Police Records Check (PRC)/Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) process. Experience in military or similar operational environment preferred. Knowledge of medical procedures and health promotion. Other Details Seniority level: Entry level. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Health Care Provider. Industry: Hospitals and Health Care. #J-18808-Ljbffr