Charge Nurse

ABOUT US

 

Since 1983, Campfire Circle (formerly Camp Ooch & Camp Trillium) has delivered healing through happiness to kids with cancer or serious illness and their families. Our programs are offered in paediatric hospitals across Ontario, in local communities, and at our medically supported overnight camps. Provided at no cost to families, these programs improve overall well-being, build self-confidence and resiliency, and foster much-needed connection with others who share a similar journey.

 

 

 

At Campfire Circle we are committed to ensuring employment is accessible within our organization by reducing financial barriers for summer staff members. Based on identified need, we may be able to assist with costs related to the job such as: camping equipment/gear, outdoor clothing, training/certifications, and transportation. If you require financial assistance related to the program, you are invited to make this known during the recruitment process.

 

 

 

THE OPPORTUNITY

 

Do you have experience as a staff or volunteer working with children in a recreational setting? Do our values of care, community, inclusion, sustainability, and integrity resonate with you? And do you have a passion for working with children and youth, and a desire to join a collaborative, supportive staff team where you'll make lifelong connections and develop skills that will support your success in your future chosen career path? If so, we'd love to hear more about you below!

 

 

 

Whether it’s at Rainbow Lake, a quiet 143 acres site in Waterford, at Muskoka, which features 400 wooded acres in the town of Rosseau, or at one of our urban locations in the GTA, London, Ottawa or Hamilton, you are connecting kids and families with fun indoor and outdoor activities that help improve their overall wellbeing.

 

 

 

Campfire Circle will be running in-person overnight camp programs at both of our overnight camp locations, and community and day camp programs in the GTA, London, Ottawa and Hamilton.

 

 

 

We are searching for a Charge Nurse to join our Summer Staff Team in 2025.

 

 

 

Reporting to the Director, Nursing, the Charge Nurse is accountable for leading and supporting the volunteer Medical Team. Successful candidates will enhance the function of the medical teams by being a consistent presence and supporting the weekly rotation of oncologists, nurses and pharmacists. The nurse in charge will act as a team leader and resource person for the medical staff at Camp. As a member of the summer staff team, the successful candidate will be enthusiastic, passionate, personable, diplomatic, adaptable, and able to work in a fast-paced team environment.

 

 

 

Muskoka

 

Start Date: Monday, June 16, 2025 

 

End Date: Thursday, August 28, 2025

 

Rate: $16,000 (for the full contract)

 

 

 

*Training/virtual training dates may occur prior to this date and are included in your full contract rate*

 

 

 

Key Accountabilities:

 

1. Assessments and Treatments

• In collaboration with the Nurse Coordinators, review of health information received from campers, staff and volunteers. Assist with initial first day assessment of campers. Provide general first aid and triage to campers as well as assessment of injuries and illness, and provision of treatment to campers, staff and volunteers. Provide oncology specific care under direction of the Nurse Coordinators, Director of Nursing and on-call or on-site physician, if applicable. Provide individualized supportive and therapeutic care.

 

 

Documentation:

• Appropriate documentation in camper and staff treatment records, medication records, visit logs, and accident/incident reports.

 

 

Medication Administration:

• Ensures safe medication administration principles are followed. Administration of scheduled prescription and over-the-counter medications, and as needed medications. Administration of rescue medications such as an epi-pen or other similar device in the event of medical emergency.

 

 

Health Teaching, General Safety:

• Lead on-site volunteer and medical trainings. Assisting in planning, implementation, and enforcement of population health and infection prevention and control protocols. Planning and teaching staff, volunteers and campers priorities of healthy communal living (i.e. handwashing, cleaning, maintaining overall health, etc.). Daily health promotion with staff, volunteers and campers regardingprotocols, sun safety, sleep hygiene, healthy eating, and hydration. Visits and participation in program areas; monitoring for sun safety, risk, and creating therapeutic rapport. Participation in program planning to ensure safe and appropriate activities. Participation with our Health and Safety Committee. Respond to all major land and water emergencies (mock and actual), and participation in debriefs.

 

 

Camper Care:

• Promote and support camper care, help adapt programs to meet their unique needs, and ensure campers are integrated into our community environment and volunteers are supported throughout their experience. The Charge Nurse will work directly with the Summer Staff Nurse Overnight Leadership, sessional and year-round Medical Teams to schedule support to campers, complementing the volunteer cabin counsellor teams where there are Campers with more individualized needs. Across all job aspects, the Charge Nurse will promote safety, maintain confidentiality, and support the integrity of Campfire Circle’s Therapeutic Recreation programming.

 

 

Other Responsibilities:

• Support the Summer Staff Nurse in communicating camper information to out-trip nursing staff. Participate in the daily operations (i.e. cleaning, laundry, inventory, general camp cleanliness and safety inspections). Support inventory management by maintaining adequate medications and supplies in the Medical Centre. Positively contribute to a healthy workplace environment sin the Medical Centres. Recording of various summer statistics.

 

 

As well as the above, the Charge Nurse will abide by the staff Code of Conduct and maintain confidentiality. The Charge Nurse will use skills, knowledge and judgement while practicing within their scope of practice deemed by the College of Nurses of Ontario. The nurse will provide quality care within camping guidelines set out by the Ontario Camps Association and the Children’s Oncology Camping Association.  

 

ABOUT YOU

 

In accordance with our mandate of creating a caring and safe environment for ill children and their families, we require attestation of childhood vaccinations and an updated Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening. Seasonal boosters against Influenza and the most recent circulating strain of COVID are strongly encouraged. We also require TB testing for all our program-facing staff. Additionally, all of our staff are required to be currently eligible to work in Canada and for Campfire Circle.

 

 

 

Our Campfire Circle summer staff bring boundless enthusiasm, a can-do attitude, and a commitment to creating unforgettable and meaningful experiences for campers and their families. Come join the Circle!

 

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

Required Criteria:

 

At least two-years leadership experience in a healthcare setting Current Registration with College of Nurses of Ontario Current BLS (HCP) Level C & First Aid 2 Years Paediatric and/or Oncology experience preferred Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and foster positive relationships within a team. Demonstrated excellent leadership skills. Current police reference check and vulnerable sector screening All members of the summer staff team must be at least 19 years of age by the start date of their contract.  

 

Advantageous Criteria:

 

APHON Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certification Experience working in a camp environment and/or working with children in a recreational setting. Charge Nurse experience or other leadership experience in a healthcare setting Current G2 or G class driver’s license and the ability to be covered by camp’s insurance policy.  

 

Particular Working Conditions:

 

The role includes working outside for periods of time as well indoors in the Medical Centre. Work schedule includes days, evenings and weekends. Occasional travel long distances whether by bus or car. In consideration of the population Campfire Circle serves, the incumbent is a non-smoker.  

 

HOW TO APPLY

 

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply through our online Campfire Circle Summer Staff Application Form – 2025

 

 

 

Don’t meet every single requirement in this posting? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification or requirement we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate!

 

 

 

This posting will remain open until filled. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information about Campfire Circle, please visit www.campfirecircle.org  - No phone calls please.

 

 

 

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

 

 

 

Campfire Circle acknowledges that the overall health and wellness of you and your family are important; for this reason, we have partnered with Dialogue Health Technologies to create an employee and family assistance program which is accessible to all of our seasonal and year-round staff members and their families.

 

 

 

ACCESSIBILITY & DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

 

 

 

Campfire Circle is strongly committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America and the world, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. We are committed to providing equitable opportunities in employment and to providing a workplace which is free from discrimination and harassment.

 

 

 

We are equally committed to providing an inclusive and accessible workplace. Applicants requiring accommodations to access our job postings and apply for roles with our organization are invited to reach out to our HR Team at careers@campfirecircle.org or in a manner that fits their accessibility needs, and can trust that their application will be considered equitably for our available roles. Contact information for our HR Team is located on our website at https://campfirecircle.org/work-at-campfire-circle/, and more information about our accessibility commitments can be found at https://campfirecircle.org/about-campfire-circle/accessibility-at-campfire-circle/.

 

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Campfire Circle is grateful for Indigenous communities’ stewardship of the land that we occupy—including the traditional territory of many nations including the Anishinaabeg, the Chippewas, the Haudenosaunee peoples,and many other diverse First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples. We aspire to be deserving stewards of the land, in partnership with them.