Spiritual Care Associate
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Location
Humboldt, Saskatchewan
Quick overview
The Spiritual Care Associate provides emotional support to patients and families, focusing on their spiritual, cultural, and existential concerns. They may also support medical decision-making and coordinate religious services as needed.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a Master of Divinity or equivalent and complete a minimum of two units of Clinical Pastoral Care. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with basic computer skills, are also required.
Job description
Position #: 197994
Expected Start Date: TBD
Union: OOS
Facility: Humboldt District Health Complex
City/Town: Humboldt
Department: Spiritual Care
Type: Part-time regular
FTE
0.53
Shift Information: Days
Hours of Work: 4 shifts of 5 hours per 1 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Field Hours: No
Travel Required
- Yes
- Salary or
- Pay
- Band: As per Terms and
Conditions of Employment
Job Description
The Spiritual Care Associate are responsible to provide emotional support to patients and families with particular attention to the patients’ and families’ spiritual, cultural and existential concerns. In addition, the Spiritual Care Associate may support the patient in medical decision making; provide or arrange for appropriate rites of passage or ceremonies; act as a liaison between medical staff and family; and as required in a given institution, provide for and coordinate regular and extraordinary religious services to meet the needs of patients. In addition, the Spiritual Care Associate may provide spiritual support to staff who request it.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Education Master of Divinity (Mdiv) Licenses Valid Class 5 driver's license Other Education and Training Post-graduate training at a Masters level (Master of Divinity or equivalent) Completion of a minimum of two units of Clinical Pastoral Care/CPE Knowledge and Abilities Demonstrates leadership abilities Strong interpersonal skills Strong communication/listening and relationship management skills Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office programs (Word/Excel/Outlook) Ability to work independently Other Information For more information on the city of Humboldt please visit https://humboldt.ca/ Endorsement by a recognized faith group required
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred. Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.
- We work together to improve our health and well-being.
- Every day.
- For everyone.
- We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.
- We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.
- We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.
Please note
Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.
