Camp Nurse

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 Memorial Camp in Parry Sound, ON.

Contract Length

June 2, 2025 – August 15, 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

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

Our work at Tims Camps takes place on unceded, traditional Indigenous lands across Turtle Island. We acknowledge that we are on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe Peoples, governed by the Williams Treaty and the Wsauksing First Nation peoples. We wish to recognize the long history of the indigenous peoples of Ontario and show respect to them. In an effort to support our Indigenous youth through the reconciliation process, we are grateful to acknowledge our ability to roam, learn and reflect on these Indigenous lands.