What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Nurse (Weekly and Weekend spots available)- Camp Natarswi 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?
- Between 70 -100 campers attend each session of overnight camp at Camp Natarswi.
- We offer 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-week programs for our campers.
- The Natarswi summer team consists of 25- 32 staff members.
Weekly nurse positions are available from Sunday at 9:00 a.m. to Saturday at 9:30 a.m.
- Week 1: July 6-12
- Week 2: July 13-19
- Week 3: July 20-26
- Week 4: July 27-August 2
Weekend Nurse positions available from Saturday 9:00 a.m. to Sunday at 6:00 p.m.
- July 5-6
- July 12-13
- July 19-20
- July 26-27
- August 2-3
Why join our team?
Summer camp is more than a JOB:
- Housing: all living expenses (in the health center)
- Food included: 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
- Join an organization whose core values are: Collaboration, Empowerment, Inclusivity, Innovation and Integrity.
Why Camp Natarswi?
For 88 years Camp Natarswi has been providing a unique camping experience for Girl Scouts. Camp Natarswi is a true wilderness paradise, providing a one-of-a-kind, rustic, Maine outdoor experience, all in the shadow of majestic Mt. Katahdin, Maine’s highest peak. Natarswi hugs the shoreline of Lower Togue Pond and is located in Baxter State Park, home to awesome trails to hike, caves to explore, waterfalls to see, and peaks to climb.
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
License/Certification:
- State of Maine RN license (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $300 - $1,200
