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24NON018 - Spiritual Care Associate-Cas Spir&Relig


Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre


Location

Thunder Bay, ON | Canada


Job description

Ref# 24NON018

1‑Casual‑Spiritual Care Associate

Spiritual and Religious Care

Reporting directly to the Manager, Indigenous Collaboration, Equity & Inclusion, the Spiritual Care Associate will

provide on‑call evening and weekend spiritual and religious care support to patients, families and staff within Thunder

Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC).

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Must provide patient care or services in a manner that is consistent with TBRHSC mission, vision, values and

reflects the philosophy of Patient and Family Centred Care.

* Must treat all information concerning patient affairs or illnesses and/or hospital business as confidential, privileged

information, which must never be discussed except in the course of duty.

* Must be accountable for ensuring the safest patient care and services and for recognizing and reporting safety

incidents or potentially unsafe conditions.

* Must abide by the Code of Conduct, work to foster an inclusive environment that honours each individuals

uniqueness, and provides a culturally safe experience through respect and compassion for all staff, professional

staff, patients, and community partners.

* Provide care that is respectful of religious, spiritual and cultural diversity by supporting ethical discussion and

difficult decision making by residents, patients and their families.

* Work independently and on interprofessional teams in a multi‑faith, multi‑cultural setting.

* Possess excellent interpersonal, communication and listening skills to facilitate strong working relationships with

patients, families, team members, and community partners.

* Actively engage patients, their families and interprofessional team members in developing an understanding of the

relationship between spiritual, religious, physical, emotional, psychological and mental well‑being.

* Must be available for call‑ins Monday to Friday from 17:00 to 23:00, and Saturday and Sunday from 08:00 to

23:00. The general rotation is 1 week of on‑call followed by 2 weeks off.

* Document in the electronic medical record and provide referrals for follow‑up.

* Attend meetings and training as requested.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Experience:

* Master of Divinity or Master of Theology degree (fully accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in

Canada)

* Successful completion of 2 Basic and 2 Advanced units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) through the Canadian

Association for Spiritual Care, preferred

* Experience in providing spiritual care within a health care system

* Faith‑community endorsement

* Familiarity with the range of services offered by Spiritual and Religious Care

* Excellent relational skills and sensitivity to trauma, crisis and bereavement responses

* Sensitivity to diverse cultures

* Working knowledge of computers, PHIPA (Privacy Act), Community resources

Skills/Abilities:

* Ability to establish relationship quickly, assess, problem solve and take required action

* Skilled in organization and time management

* Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

* Ability to be self‑directed and work independently and in a team environment

* Ability to deal with cultural sensitivity

* Ability to operate related equipment, including computer applications and information technology

Salary Range: $35.674 to 41.970

The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety and security of the patients, visitors, employees and assets

financial and otherwise. All offers of employment to external candidates shall be conditional upon: a satisfactory

Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of

full vaccination of all required doses of a COVID‑19 vaccine approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health &

Safety.

The Health Sciences Centre (HSC) is committed to delivering healthcare in a manner that is consistent with Patient

and Family Centred Care. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge, understanding and

commitment to this care philosophy.

Candidates will have demonstrated adherence to the Hospital's Code of Conduct. Regular attendance at work is

imperative, therefore, all applicants will have to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered for this

position.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work

environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a

workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serve and encourage Indigenous people, visible

minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self‑identify Upon request, accommodations due to a disability

are available throughout the selection process. Additionally we are identified as an English/French speaking health

sciences centre and encourage bilingual candidates to apply.

If there are no qualified applicants for the above position, the Hospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified

individuals.

Interested applicants must submit a resume outlining relevant previous experience and training no later than

11:59p.m. on Monday, 11 March, 2024.

Internal applicants may apply via the job posting page on the iNtranet. External applicants must apply through our

website.

Posted: February 29, 2024

NON UNION


Job tags

Full timeCasual workSundaySaturdayAfternoon shiftMonday to Friday


Salary

$35.67k - $41.97k per year

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