Volunteer Camp Nurse

Job description

The Zajac Ranch for Children is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing outdoor and camp experiences to young adults and youth living with special needs and chronic illnesses. Children who attend camp will improve their self-esteem and confidence in a stimulating, supportive, empowering and fun environment, while ensuring their physical and emotional wellbeing.

We are looking for medical volunteers to join us for a week at camp. Our medical volunteers are a vital part of providing a fun and memorable experience for our campers. We strive to ensure that all our volunteers are fully supported to create a safe space while they are at Zajac Ranch.

Available Dates

· June 23-27

· June 30-July 4

· July 14-18

· July 21-25

· July 28-August 1

· August 4-8

· August 11-15

· August 18-22

· August 25-29

You will need to be onsite from Monday at 1200 until Friday at 1200.

Responsibilities

Responsible for supporting the good health of the campers, staff, and volunteers at Zajac Ranch for Children.
Distribute medical equipment and supplies to program areas and cabins at start of camp.
Be present at camper check-in to greet the campers and family. This includes reviewing camper medications, routes, dosages. and times with the parents.
Review campers’ medical files to ensure all necessary medications and needs are prepared for and met.
Ensure all medications for campers and staff are appropriately organized and stored.
Administer camper medications according to directions provided by camper’s MRP.
Assure medications and procedures are administered properly and appropriate records are maintained.
Document any incidents as outlined in the camp manual (logbook, health department report, incident reports).
Immediately respond to any first aid needs of campers or staff. This includes treatment for minor illnesses, accidents, or mishaps.
Requirements

Valid CPR-C certification (higher certification accepted).
Current practicing registration with the relevant regulatory college or association in British Columbia.
If you do not have practising registration in BC please contact the Nursing Director (nursingdirector@zajacranch.com ) to explore options.
Qualified professional in the field of medicine or nursing (MD, RN, LPN, RPN, or NP).
Students and paramedics are encouraged to apply and will be considered based on availability to pair with a nurse or MD.
Perks

Accommodation is provided in the newly built medical residence near the medical centre in a four-bedroom and two-bathroom house.
Meals will be provided by the camp chef.
Medical volunteers can bring up to 2 of their children to camp with them if the children are 7 years or older and the camp fees will be waived.
To view our camp scheduled please visit zajacranch.com/camps/schedule

If you have any questions or would like more information please reach out to our Nursing Director at nursingdirector@zajacranch.com.

Job Type: Fixed term contract

Contract length: 1 week

Pay: Volunteer - camp meals are provided and accommodation for the duration of work

Work Location: In person