Clinical Spiritual Care Practitioner

DEPARTMENT: Spiritual Care

BARGAINING UNIT: Management and Non-Bargaining

JOB TYPE: Permanent full-time

SCHEDULE: Day, 8 and 12-hour shifts. Work schedule may be changed to meet operational needs.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Bilingual essential

NOTE: Applicants must attach a resume to their application.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Manager of Spiritual Services, the worker is responsible for providing spiritual and religious support to any patient using a holistic approach in accordance with professional standards and based on the vision, mission and policies and procedures of Vitalité Health Network.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in theology, pastoral ministry or religious studies;
• Practicums in clinical spiritual care accredited by the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC);
• Membership in good standing with ACSS or recognized equivalence;
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in a hospital or similar environment;
• Any other combination of relevant training and experience deemed equivalent;
• Knowledge of the Microsoft 365 suite and other software applications used within the Network;
• Strong organizational skills, effective time management, and the ability to set priorities;
• Effective interpersonal communication skills and organizational skills;
• Initiative, leadership and discernment;
• Motivation, enthusiasm and flexibility;
• Ability to show commitment, adhere to changes, and manage changes with a positive attitude;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Physical ability to perform assigned duties;
• Good work history (performance and attendance);
• Adherence to professional ethics principles, the Network's management philosophy and organizational values;
• Adherence to Vitalité Health Network's confidentiality rules.

• The above requirements may be verified through oral, written or practical tests during the selection process.
• Should there be no fully qualified applicants, this position will not necessarily be reposted. If you wish to be considered for this position and meet most of the requirements, you are encouraged to apply at this time.
• The employer reserves the right to shorten or extend temporary assignments for operational reasons.
• We thank all applicants. However, only those selected will be contacted.