Resource Nurse - "A Different Kind of Healing"

The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp is dedicated to providing “a different kind of healing” to seriously ill children and their families, free of charge. We are a community that celebrates the spirit of childhood, the sound of laughter and the feeling of endless possibility. The children we serve are aged 7-15 in our traditional camp program, and aged 16-18 in our Journey Programs. Our campers carry a range of diagnoses including cancer, sickle cell disease, hemophilia, immune deficiencies, and metabolic/mitochondrial disorders. Many of our campers have complex nursing needs that prevent them from participating in traditional summer camps. 

The Resource Nurse will serve as the “go-to” clinical leader for the seasonal medical team staff and volunteers through support of clinical problem solving, clinical decision-making and critical thinking through a side-by-side peer support model. They will have a global view of nursing needs at Camp for each session, providing support to the volunteer and staff nursing team. The Resource Nurse will step into the unit nurse role, as needed for absence or illness. This position is designed for someone with several years of applicable nursing experience and strong leadership skills.

Registered Nursing Degree (BSN preferred).

Current Connecticut RN license (prior to arrival at Camp).

Current CPR certification. Current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification.

Be familiar with and enforce all safety, emergency and camp policies.

Commitment to foster a community that celebrates inclusivity and our camp values, which include camaraderie, appreciation, possibility and safety.

Pediatric pediatric emergency, hematology/oncology, inpatient and/or nursing leadership or education experience preferred.

All positions are residential and are hired for the duration of our summer program.  Room and board are provided.

We are unable to welcome the families or children of our nursing staff.