RN - Cadet Camp Cold Lake

RN - Cadet Camp Cold Lake role at Bayshore HealthCare

Overview

Cadet Camp Cold Lake 6 July - 18 August. Short term employment. Full & Part-time hours. 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. RNs are responsible for first aid for cadet civilian instructors and onsite civilians. The provision of service to patients is on a walk-in basis.

The HCP must be available for either eight or twelve-hour shifts as per clinic schedule, including weekday and weekend shifts. No overnight or field duty will be required. Language of work may be English and/or French depending on geographic location.

Responsibilities

• 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; physician can be a medical doctor, Physician Assistant or a Nurse Practitioner
• Review and fill out Cadet Intake Forms with cadet drugs and document them with cadet identification
• Hand out cadets’ drugs to the responsible officer with explanations of purpose, dosage and potential side effects; complete Medication Record sheet
• Promote cadets’ hygiene, prevention of disease, and safety
• Provide medical oversight and review of cadet medical intake forms during camp intakes, including review of family-provided medical documents and cadet medications

Head/Charge Nurse responsibilities

• Assess patients and determine appropriate levels of care as per clinic SOPs, including contacting the medical director or transferring patients to local facilities as needed
• Respond to queries from local health professionals, DND/CAF health professionals, cadet regional medical liaison officer and cadet camp leadership
• Provide supervision and mentorship to student nurses on official rotation
• 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 communications with other health care practitioners, parents or appropriate cadet/medical authority on patient well-being
• Faxing, photocopying and completing clinical, cadet and DND/CAF medical and administrative forms
• Complete clinic stock taking, clinic medical and supply order requests and replenish clinic supplies
• Provide medication management and audits for the various cadet camp companies
• As charge/head nurse, oversee the overall function of the clinic to ensure patient care
• Prepare clinic reports, statistics and other reports as assigned
• Coordinate with regional cadet medical liaison officer for clinical matters
• Coordinate with the base surgeon regarding 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 line with the Quality Management System
• Participate in proactive Health & Safety activities; notify supervisor of risks; complete Accident Reports within 24 hours of incident
• Maintain confidentiality of client and corporate information

Must successfully complete the Police Records Check (PRC)/Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) process. These documents are mandatory and necessary as you will be working with youth.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

Location: Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada