What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Nurse (Weekly and week day spots available)- Camp Pondicherry position at Girl Scouts of Maine?
Help keep campers healthy, smiling, and safe every day! Be a camp nurse where your compassionate care will be remembered as a part of their unforgettable summer.
Join us as a Summer Camp Nurse (weekly and weekend positions available) for an enriching and fulfilling opportunity to positively impact young campers’ lives. The Camp Nurse role involves reviewing camper medical histories/forms prior to their arrival, communicating with parents regarding any questions, assisting with camper check-in on opening day, and maintaining a continuous presence near the health center, offering round-the-clock availability to respond to emergencies. This position entails upholding the general health and safety standards for all campers and personnel, as well as overseeing the daily administration of medications.
What else should I know about the position?
Summer Camp Programs for girls ages 7-17
Between 80 -120 campers attend each overnight session at Camp Pondicherry.
We offer 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-week programs for our campers.
The Pondicherry summer team consists of 35- 40 staff members.
Weekly nurse positions are available from Sunday at 9:00 a.m. to Saturday at 9:30 a.m.
- Week 2: July 13-19
Week Day Relief positions are also available
Why join our team?
Summer camp is more than a JOB:
· Housing: all living expenses (in the health center)
· Food included (special dietary needs/restrictions accommodated)
· Salary: competitive with other camps
· Paid training and certifications
· Opportunities and resume builder
· A truly meaningful way to spend your summer
Why Camp Pondicherry?
Camp Pondicherry is a spectacular outdoor setting, nestled on over 600 acres in the foothills of the White Mountains. Pondi has a private waterfront on Adams Pond and miles of unspoiled woodlands, fields, hills, and trails. There are wonderful vistas of lakes and mountains from our Chalet and from Blueberry Hill.
Requirements:
· Current R.N. Maine license or the ability to obtain prior to start date
· Be an enthusiastic, caring adult who is passionate about working with campers.
· Belief in the mission and core principles of Girl Scouting
· Passion and excitement for the outdoors.
· Ability to prioritize the needs of campers and to communicate with and provide direction to campers of varying age and skill levels.
· Ability to help campers navigate emotional well-being during their time at overnight camp.
· Ability to work effectively within a team.
· Ability to establish and maintain boundaries with campers and fellow staff.
· Demonstrated maturity, sound judgment, integrity.
· Ability to go without electronic devices for several hours or days at a time while on duty (excluding medically necessary devices).
· Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable under GSME’s insurance.
Physical requirements:
Ability and willingness to perform tasks that exert physical effort, which may involve bending, lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 40 pounds). Regular standing and prolonged periods of walking on rough and uneven terrain at camp is required as is working in the heat, sun exposure, and other weather conditions.
Girl Scouts of Maine is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $300.00 - $1,200.00 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $300 - $1,200
