Nursing Student/Wellness Assistant

Tim Hortons Foundation Camps help youth from underserved communities achieve their full potential through multi-year, overnight camp experiences. Whether at camp or back home in their communities between visits—our youth work to build social, emotional, leadership and innovation skills and behaviours like volunteerism and motivation to learn so they become civically and academically engaged, and successfully transition to adulthood.

At Tims Camps, we are catalysts for good - helping our youth participants and teammates be the best they can be, developing personal and career growth. We empower young people with skills to open doors to their future. That is our North Star and, together, we help shape leaders that build stronger communities.

Job Summary

The Nursing Student/ Wellness Assistant provides support to the Wellness Coordinator in the execution of the Foundation’s Wellness Program.

Work Location

This role will be based onsite at our Tim Horton Camp Kentahten location in Campbellsville, KY.

Contract Length

June 10, 2024 – August 5, 2024

What would you be doing?

Support the Wellness Coordinator (Camp Nurse) in health screening arriving and departing campers

Provide First Aid and assess campers and staff

Assist in administering routine medications based on Tims Camps Nursing Practice Standards

Securely maintain camper and staff health files

Establish relationships with youth that reflect respect, trust, and empathy

Model healthy choices and emotional maturity

Educate campers on healthy living and preventative healthcare practices

Be challenged physically and mentally as you live in an overnight camp setting for 8-day sessions, with 3 days of break in between sessions

Assist in sanitizing the Wellness Centre, changing linens and delivering meals to any inpatients in the Wellness Centre

Provide activities and supervision for campers who are admitted to the Wellness Centre

Participate in camp activities as your duties permit

Have the opportunity to experience personal growth alongside the campers you are supporting

Does this sound like you?

Pursuing post-secondary education in Nursing (BScN or RPN (Must have completed 1st year)

Experienced at working with youth aged 11 – 17

Experienced at working in a healthcare setting, under the direction of a nurse (required)

Certified in Standard First Aid + CPR (adult, child, infant) w/AED, or are willing to obtain

Able to provide an acceptable criminal background check

Benefits of working with us

Shared Accommodation and meals are included for the duration of the contract

Bonus when you refer employees

Contract completion bonus

Bonus for staff working at our French-speaking site

Have a positive impact on the lives of young people

Opportunity to build lasting friendships with other staff

To learn more about the impact of the experience you will take part in, watch this short video

Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Tim Hortons® Foundation Camps (THFC) is committed to a fair and inclusive work environment, and seek talent with diversity of life experiences and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer that hires talent regardless of age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected grounds and will not discriminate on these bases.

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