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Camp Nurse at Camp Limitless (Manitoba) provides on-site medical care for children and youth with arthritis during a week-long overnight camp.
Camp Nurse – Camp Limitless (Manitoba) At Camp Limitless, the Manitoba summer camp of Arthritis Society Canada, Camp Nurses play a key role in supporting children and youth living with juvenile arthritis and other rheumatic conditions. Camp takes place at Camp Manitou in Headingley, Manitoba, a fully accessible 39-acre outdoor camp setting designed for barrier-free participation in traditional camp activities such as swimming, canoeing, ropes courses, arts and crafts, and campfires.
Camp Limitless brings together campers aged 8–17 from across Manitoba, , creating a supportive community where youth can build confidence, independence, and friendships while participating in a safe and medically supported environment. As part of the on-site medical team, the Camp Nurse ensures campers can fully participate in camp life while their health needs are safely managed in a seamless and supportive way.
Key Responsibilities – Camp Nurse
• Provide direct nursing care to campers, including administration of prescribed medications
• Treat minor illnesses and injuries (e.g., colds, fatigue, headaches, home sickness related symptoms, minor wounds)
• Monitor and respond to camper health concerns throughout the camp week
• Be on-call during camp hours, including overnight coverage as required
• Maintain accurate documentation of medications, treatments, incidents, and health updates
• Communicate with parents/guardians when medical concerns arise
• Support campers in safely participating in all camp activities while respecting individual health needs
• Collaborate with camp staff, counsellors, and the broader Arthritis Society Canada team to ensure camper safety and well-being
• Contribute to a supportive, inclusive environment where campers feel understood and confident managing their condition
Camp Environment Context (Manitoba – Camp Manitou)
Camp Limitless is hosted at Camp Manitou, a lakeside and forested camp near Winnipeg, offering cabins, sports fields, a gym, waterfront activities, and outdoor adventure programming. The camp is designed specifically for children with arthritis, with:
• Adaptive, barrier-free programming
• On-site medical support
• A focus on independence, confidence-building, and peer connection • Structured rest and activity balance to support fatigue and pain management
Time Commitment
• One-week overnight camp (Camp Limitless runs July 20–24, 2026)
• On-site presence required for the full duration
• On-call nursing coverage, including overnight shifts
• Mandatory pre-camp training and orientation (virtual and/or in-person)
• Post-camp debrief and evaluation participation Qualifications
• Active RN or LPN registration in Manitoba (or applicable regulatory body)
• Valid CPR-C and Standard First Aid certification
• Vulnerable sector check
• Professional liability insurance
• Experience in pediatric care (preferred, especially chronic illness or rheumatology experience)
• Comfort working in a camp environment with independent clinical decision-making
Why This Role Matters
Camp Limitless is designed so children with arthritis can experience camp “like every other kid”—with adventure, friendship, and independence, supported by discreet but highly responsive medical care. The Camp Nurse helps make that possible by ensuring health needs are managed safely without limiting participation.
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