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Job Title: Camp Nurse

For More Information or to Apply: please contact medicalchair@campmiriam.org

Dates: June 15th to Aug 20th, 2026 (or portion of it)

This Role is Especially Suitable for Someone Who:

  • LOVES children and youth and their amazing energy
  • Is flexible and happy to work in a youth-led/directed summer camp in a beautiful and rural location
  • Is either: a new grad who want to gain valuable and multifaceted independent work experience; a Nurse Practitioner student in between semesters; an experienced nurse looking for a change of pace.

Duties Include:

  • Providing primary health care on site at camp, supported by two medics and a doctor
  • Meeting the overall health needs of the campers and staff within nursing practice guidelines with strong onsite support from medics and volunteer doctor on call
  • Administering medications
  • Triaging ill and injured campers and staff
  • Maintaining accurate and confidential documentation for all care provided
  • Supervising quarantine for viral illnesses, gastroenteritis or other outbreaks
  • Communicating with parents, medics, volunteer doctors, and local health care professionals as needed

Credentials and Experience:

  • Current BCCNM license
  • Current CPR/First Aid
  • Emergency First Aid preferred
  • Pediatric and/or emergency nursing experience preferred
  • Mental health experience or training would be an asset
  • Clear criminal record check (will be asked of successful applicants)

Compensation:

  • Salary: $1200 – $1500 per week depending on experience for the duration of employment. Full summer employment is nine weeks. 
  • Cost of transportation within BC to and from Camp Miriam
  • On-site accommodations & full board
  • Excellent experience and potential reference for future job endeavors!

Time Commitment:

Full Time, live on-site for the employment duration (ideally for the full period, from June 15th to August 20th, 2026).

If you can only do a portion of the 8 weeks, please apply anyway!

Please contact us at medicalchair@campmiriam.org for further information, or apply by emailing your resume and cover letter.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!