Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Pastoral Care Practitioner to join our team in providing spiritual care support to residents and their families.
The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and responding to the diverse pastoral and spiritual needs of residents, families, and staff with exceptional sensitivity, compassion, knowledge, and skill.
This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the wellbeing of people living in residential aged care and to work within an integrated team framework that supports residents to live their best life.
* Provide spiritual care support to residents according to triage priorities.
* As required, provide spiritual care support to residents' family members and to staff.
* Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with key stakeholders.
Required Skills and Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will require:
* A tertiary qualification in pastoral care, spiritual direction, counselling or similar.
* Clinical Pastoral Education and/or equivalent Recent experience working in a similar role in aged care, health care or community care.
* Established skills in preparation, creation, leadership, and facilitation of meaningful rituals.
* Eligibility for SCA certified membership.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits, including:
* NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance, and gym memberships.
* Paid parental leave.
* Training, development pathways, and career opportunities.
* Flexible hours that make sense for you.
About Us
We are a leading healthcare provider with over 130 years' experience. Our inclusive and welcoming culture values our staff and volunteers, drawing on their strengths, identity, and background to deliver exceptional patient care.
We serve the community across Home, Virtual, and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living, and Hospitals, with a commitment to delivering 'Care from the Heart.'