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Overview RN - Cadet Camp Argonaut role at Bayshore HealthCare. Cadet Camp Argonaut runs from 6 July to 18 August. This is a short-term position offering full-time and part-time hours. Rations and quarters may be available if required. Language: English. The RN is expected to provide healthcare services for cadet and civilian members on-site and may perform first aid duties for cadet instructors and other on-site personnel. Services to patients are on a walk-in basis. The RN will perform patient history and physical assessment, patient screening, select diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, advise on preventative health care, and facilitate access to health services and referrals. The HCP must be available for eight or twelve-hour shifts as per the clinic schedule and identified on the Task Authorization Request, including weekday and weekend shifts. 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 patients 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, which may include a medical doctor, Physician Assistant or a Nurse Practitioner; Review and process Cadet Intake Forms, collect cadet medications and manage medication records with proper identification; Dispense cadet medications to the responsible officer with explanations of purpose, dosage, side effects and how to complete the Medication Record sheet; Promote cadet hygiene, disease prevention and safety; Provide medical oversight and review of cadet medical intake forms during camp intakes, including review of family-provided medical documents, cadet medications and collection of prescribed medications for logging and administration instructions. Head/Charge Nurse Responsibilities Assess patients and determine appropriate levels of care as per clinic SOPs; may involve contacting the medical director, transferring patients to local civilian facilities or advising return home; Respond to queries from local health professionals, DND/CAF health professionals, cadet regional medical liaison officer and cadet camp leadership in accordance with privacy and patient best interest; Provide supervision and mentorship to student nurses on official rotation from an accredited learning program (as required); Other tasks relevant to this occupational group. Administrative functions Answer phone calls and emails relevant to clinic operation and patient well-being; Follow up with other health care practitioners, parents or appropriate cadet/medical authority on patient well-being; Faxing, photocopying and completing of 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; Provision of medication management and audits for the various cadet camp companies; When working as the charge/head nurse, responsible for the overall function of the clinic to ensure patient care; Produce daily/weekly/monthly reports and statistics as assigned; coordinate with regional cadet medical liaison officer for clinical matters; coordinate with base surgeon as needed. Adhere to Bayshore Policies and Procedures; Participate in quality activities and continuous improvement initiatives as part of the Quality Management System; Participate in proactive Health & Safety activities; notify supervisor of health and safety risks; complete Accident Reports within 24 hours of any incident; Maintain confidentiality of client and corporate information. Requirements Must successfully complete the Police Records Check (PRC) / Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS). Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr