Summer Camp Nurse

Recruiting Opportunity Closes: 02.08.2026

Hourly Wage: $2500.00/Week

Hours Per Week: 40

Status: Exempt / Full Time - Temporary / Seasonal (JUNE 18 - AUGUST 14, 2026)

Number of Positions: 1

Department: Camp Kuratli at Trestle Glen

Position: Summer Camp Nurse

Supervisor: Camp Director / DYCS

The Salvation Army Mission Statement:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Camp Kuratli at Trestle Glen Mission Statement:

The Salvation Army Camp Kuratli at Trestle Glen will be a Christian sanctuary of rest, discovery, and growth for the neediest children in Oregon and Southern Idaho.

Application Instructions:

Complete the online job application, upload a resume.

To apply online go to: https://tinyurl.com/4sd3dtm9

To apply in person go to 8495 SE Monterey Ave, Happy Valley, OR 97086. Bring a resume and complete the job application provided to you. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Questions, contact Capt. Edgar Azueta at edgar.azueta @usw.salvationarmy.org or call (503) 794-3256. Capt. Azueta is the sole point of contact for questions regarding this position.

Recruiting Accommodation Statement:

To obtain assistance with accommodations related to the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) concerning your application process, please contact 1-888-887-6528 or email thq.reporting.line@usw.salvationarmy.org, attention Eric Hansen or Sheila Jordan.

SCOPE OF POSITION: Operate on-site medical station under written standing orders, distribute and record staff and camper medications, and serve as an on-site advisor for hospital visits.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Qualifying certification for camp and conference facility as listed in state organizational rules, as follows (Must be one of the following):
  
  
  
  • A physician licensed in Oregon.
  • A registered nurse licensed in Oregon.
  • A practical nurse licensed in Oregon.
  • A National Athletic Trainers Association certified trainer.
  • A person currently certified as completing the American Red Cross Emergency Response Course or equivalent.
  • A person currently certified as completing Wilderness Advance First Aid, or better, from a nationally recognized provider.
  • A current military medical corpsman.
  
  
  
  
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and have work experience in the field.
• Must have valid or be capable of obtaining Oregon Food Handlers card.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Strong professional clinical demeanor and medical problem-solving skills.
• Steady and dependable in emergencies.
• Possess good organizational, communication, and administration skills.
• Ability to communicate well with others from diverse backgrounds, ages, and nationalities.
• Ability to operate telephone.
• Ability to operate desktop or laptop computer and access and produce information from a Salvation Army computer, include utilization of Camper Software program.
• Ability to work in groups.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and be comfortable working with a high degree of independence.
• Ability to make independent decisions that may involve unique or unusual situations and/or complex issues and dealing with demanding requests or timelines.
• Good character, integrity, and adaptability
• Enthusiasm, patience, and self-control
• Detail oriented
• Self-starter
• Ability to read, write, and communicate well in the English language.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain poise under pressure.
• Good analytical skills
• Ability and willingness to keep information confidential.
• Good character, integrity, and adaptability.
• Detail-oriented, Self-starter, Team Player.
• Ability to diffuse stressful situations with staff and campers.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and be comfortable working with a high degree of independence.
• Possess leadership skills, with the ability to supervise, care for, and provide necessary guidance for staff and campers 24 hours a day.
• Possess leadership skills, with the ability to plan, organize, and execute programs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain poise under pressure.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate well in the English language.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards at all times.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Foster and nurture Christian faith and discipleship in visible, fruitful ways to, and with staff and campers.
• Provide supervision, support, and motivation to all staff.
• Lead a weekly devotion with staff assigned to your care.
• Coordinate with and leadership team for possible medical transportation as needed.
• Turn in all camper-related forms promptly, such as, but not limited to, incident forms, safety reports, Notice of Concerns, and Observation Logs.
• Provide a written weekly evaluation of any concerns with summer staff, outlining their strengths and struggles, to the Program Director.
• Set a good example for campers and others including language, cleanliness, punctuality, sportsmanship, and table manners.
• Responsible for routine daily cleanliness of public and personal spaces.
• May be required to serve as Break Day Supervisor for staff.
• Last-day clean-up you will be responsible for the cleanliness of your living spaces and all medical areas under your assigned care.
• Enforce respect for personal property, camp equipment, and facilities.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all staff, volunteers, and campers.
• Enforce adherence to Camp and Salvation Army policies and procedures.
• Ensure and provide supervision and physical/emotional safety for campers and staff.
• May be ask to assist with other duties as requested by Leadership.

General Duties:

• Administer health history and immunization record intake and review provided medical history during the registration of all arriving campers.
• Inform, in writing, the food service manager of all documented food allergies/intolerances/diseases.
• Inform, in writing, counselors of medical concerns/issues regarding campers.
• Administer all medication to campers and staff daily during sessions as indicated by prescriptions.
• Administer first aid and care for minor illnesses and advise if offsite treatment is needed.
• Facilitate overnight care for ill or injured campers in the nurse's station.
• Notify parents of the incidents involving their child at camp by phone, letter, or sending a copy of their "History at Camp" form as soon as possible.
• Keep accurate records: Medication Administration Record (MAR) forms, daily medical log, camper medical history, and incident reports.
• Secure Nurses' Station whenever not in use: both building entrance and inner medical room doors.
• Upkeep Nurse's Station with the assistance of the service crew: sanitize, launder bedding, and dispose of medical waste.
• Record all medications and incidents in the camper database software and paper copy.
• Keep an ongoing and accurate inventory of all health and medical supplies, ordering as needed through the preferred vendor (currently Cintas).
• Stock and issue first-aid kits to assigned personnel.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, hike, and twist continuously for a long period.
• Ability to grasp, push, and pull objects.
• Physical ability to respond to a variety of situations. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess the strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• There may be phone and in-person contact with others from diverse backgrounds who may be angry, hostile, confused, or frustrated.
• Working in a distinctively Christian environment.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases.
• Work outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather.
• Work around dust, odor, high noise levels, and bodily fluids.

MISCELLANEOUS:

The Salvation Army does have a dress code. This will be shared with you at the time of employment.

The candidate chosen for this position must have a valid driver's license, have an acceptable driving record. The candidate will be required to pass a motor vehicle record check and the TSA Motor Vehicle training.

The candidate chosen for this position will be required to pass a criminal history information check. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude employment. The circumstances involved in the conviction(s) will be considered.

The Salvation Army provides a smoke and drug-free work environment for all employees and volunteers.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship will result.

The position has access to confidential and private information. Confidentiality and privacy must be observed. An understanding of professional boundaries is required.

Qualifying certification for camp and conference facility as listed in state organizational rules, as follows (one of the following):
physician licensed in Oregon.
registered nurse licensed in Oregon.
practical nurse licensed in Oregon.
National Athletic Trainers Association certified trainer.
person currently certified as American Red Cross Emergency Response Course or equivalent.
person currently certified as completing Wilderness Advance First Aid, or better
current military medical corpsman. (required)
*Must be at least 21 years of age and have work experience in the field. (required)

Food Handler's Card (required)
Driver's License (required)