RN - Cadet Camp Kingston

Cadet Camp Kingston 24 June - 19 August. Short term summer employment.

Full & Part-time hours.

Pay Rate $47+/hr

Rations and Quarters may be available if required.

Language - English.

It is an honor to provide healthcare services for those who have served, and to those who continue to serve our country.

Duties and Responsibilities

• RNs are responsible for first aid to cadets, cadet instructors and onsite civilians. The provision of service to patients is on a walk-in basis. These activities include conducting patient history and physical assessment, patient screening, performing selected diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, counselling of patients on preventative health care as well as facilitating access to health services and referrals. The HCP must be available for either eight or twelve-hour shifts as per clinic schedule and identified on the Task Authorization Request, including weekday and weekend shifts.
• 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 their 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 their 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 can be a medical doctor, Physician Assistant or a Nurse Practitioner;
• Along with each cadet, reviewing and filling out Cadet Intake Form, collecting cadet's drugs and placing them in a bag bearing the cadet's identification;