Camp Nurse
Job Location
Campbellsville, KY - Campbellsville, KY, United States
Job Description
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.
We’re looking for a…
Camp Nurse/Wellness Coordinator
Job Summary
The Wellness Coordinator, or Camp Nurse, is responsible for overseeing the Foundation’s Wellness Program, as well as the on-site Wellness Centre. The Wellness Coordinator is responsible for the health and wellness of our campers and staff.
Work Location
This role will be based onsite at Tim Horton Camp Kentahten in Campbellsville, KY.
Contract Length
June 2, 2025 – August 4, 2025
What would you be doing?
Perform health screening for arriving and departing campers
Provide first aid and emergency care for campers and staff as indicated
Provide in-field leadership in the event of staff, camper or risk management support, or evacuation
Create MARs when campers arrive with routine medication
Administer routine medications based on Tim Camps nursing practices standards
Assess campers and staff and treat as per physician approved nursing protocols
Securely maintain camper and staff health files
Work in collaboration with other healthcare providers including an onsite camper support specialist
Establish relationships with youth that reflect respect, trust, and empathy
Model healthy choices and emotional maturity
Promote healthy living habits and preventative healthcare.
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.
May provide mentorship and guidance for nursing students
Have the opportunity to experience personal growth alongside the campers you are supporting
Does this sound like you?
A Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (LPN)
Experienced at working with youth aged 11 – 17
Certified in Standard First Aid + CPR (adult, child, infant) w/AED, or 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 on 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.
If you have special accessibility requirements that need to be considered during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing us at hr@timscamps.com and a member of our HR team will get back to you. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
Land Acknowledgement
We recognize the land upon which the camp sits (now known as Kentucky) is primarily Shawnee, Cherokee, Osage, Seneca-Iroquois, Miami, Hopewell and Adena land. We acknowledge the ongoing legacy of colonialism that continues to permeate our nation today, and our role in perpetuating the dominance of white, European culture. We honor the original native inhabitants of Kentucky, those who perished as a direct result of our nation's history of violence toward and dehumanizing of native peoples, and we recognize the thousands of Native Americans who are still living in Kentucky today.
#IND-HP
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.
We’re looking for a…
Camp Nurse/Wellness Coordinator
Job Summary
The Wellness Coordinator, or Camp Nurse, is responsible for overseeing the Foundation’s Wellness Program, as well as the on-site Wellness Centre. The Wellness Coordinator is responsible for the health and wellness of our campers and staff.
Work Location
This role will be based onsite at Tim Horton Camp Kentahten in Campbellsville, KY.
Contract Length
June 2, 2025 – August 4, 2025
What would you be doing?
Perform health screening for arriving and departing campers
Provide first aid and emergency care for campers and staff as indicated
Provide in-field leadership in the event of staff, camper or risk management support, or evacuation
Create MARs when campers arrive with routine medication
Administer routine medications based on Tim Camps nursing practices standards
Assess campers and staff and treat as per physician approved nursing protocols
Securely maintain camper and staff health files
Work in collaboration with other healthcare providers including an onsite camper support specialist
Establish relationships with youth that reflect respect, trust, and empathy
Model healthy choices and emotional maturity
Promote healthy living habits and preventative healthcare.
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.
May provide mentorship and guidance for nursing students
Have the opportunity to experience personal growth alongside the campers you are supporting
Does this sound like you?
A Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (LPN)
Experienced at working with youth aged 11 – 17
Certified in Standard First Aid + CPR (adult, child, infant) w/AED, or 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 on 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.
If you have special accessibility requirements that need to be considered during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing us at hr@timscamps.com and a member of our HR team will get back to you. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
Land Acknowledgement
We recognize the land upon which the camp sits (now known as Kentucky) is primarily Shawnee, Cherokee, Osage, Seneca-Iroquois, Miami, Hopewell and Adena land. We acknowledge the ongoing legacy of colonialism that continues to permeate our nation today, and our role in perpetuating the dominance of white, European culture. We honor the original native inhabitants of Kentucky, those who perished as a direct result of our nation's history of violence toward and dehumanizing of native peoples, and we recognize the thousands of Native Americans who are still living in Kentucky today.
#IND-HP
Job Requirements
Does this sound like you?
A Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (LPN)
Experienced at working with youth aged 11 – 17
Certified in Standard First Aid + CPR (adult, child, infant) w/AED, or willing to obtain
Able to provide an acceptable criminal background check
A Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (LPN)
Experienced at working with youth aged 11 – 17
Certified in Standard First Aid + CPR (adult, child, infant) w/AED, or willing to obtain
Able to provide an acceptable criminal background check
How To Apply
To apply, please submit an updated CV to our website.
Applicants can find our current openings here: https://timscamps.com/tims-camps-jobs/current-opportunities/
Contact Information
| Contact | Human Resources Human Resource Representative Tim Horton Foundation Camps |
|---|---|
| work@timscamps.com | |
| Website | https://timscamps.com/ |