RN - Cadet Camp

at  Bayshore HealthCare

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;
Handing out cadets’ drugs to the responsible officer explaining to him/her the purpose of the drugs, the respective dosage, side effects and how to fill the Medication Record sheet;
Promoting cadets’ hygiene, prevention of disease, and safety;
Provide medical oversight and review of cadet medical intake forms during the camp intakes; this will include the review of medical documents provided by the family, the review of cadet medication and collection of prescribed medications. These medications will be collected, logged and provided to the camp authority with appropriate administration instructions;

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Current N95 mask fit certificate (every two (2) years)
Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) Certification (every two (2) years);

The head/charge nurse is responsible to assess patients and determine appropriate levels of care as per clinic sops. This may include contacting the medical director, transferring patients to local civilian facilities or recommending that the patient be returned to their home; and
Respond to queries from local health professionals, DND/CAF health professionals, cadet regional medical liaison officer and cadet camp leadership. Responses will be in accordance with the privacy act and the patients’ best interest.
As required, provide supervision and mentorship to student nurses on official rotation from an accredited learning program.
Other associated tasks relevant to this occupational group.