Spiritual Health Practitioner - Kingston, Canada - Providence Care

Providence Care

Verified Company

Kingston, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Code: 8715

Status:
Full Time

Location:
Providence Care Hospital

Union:
OPSEU 4104 Paramedical

Wage:
$36.85- $40.94

Posting Period:
August 10, August 16, 2023

The Spiritual Health Practitioner works collaboratively within inter-professional teams in Providence Care to enhance quality of life through psychosociospiritual therapeutic approaches to care.

Working within the approach to care which embraces both Person and Family Centered Care and Recovery, the Spiritual Health Practitioner enhances and facilitates the spiritual health of patients / residents / clients and their families as they mobilize spiritual health resources available to them for well-being, given the current circumstances and transitions in their lives.

The Spiritual Health Practitioner supports persons and families as they develop hopeful goals for the future (which may include Advance Care Planning and/or End of Life preparation) and enables meaningful spiritual health experiences that strengthen personal dignity, values and identity.

The Spiritual Health Practitioner engages people of all beliefs, respecting and offering compassion for diverse belief systems and world views.

Skills and Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Religion/Spirituality, Theological Studies or Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy
Certification as Certified Spiritual Care Practitioner and/or Certified Psychospiritual Therapist with the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC), or in process of completing certification
Registration with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, or in process of completing registration
Twoyears of related spiritual health clinical practice experience
Evidence of ongoing good standing with one's own faith/spiritual community and mandate for ministry within that faith/spiritual community
Assurance that one is not under an Ethics Committee investigation with Canadian Association for Spiritual Care or an investigation under the Professional Misconduct Regulation of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario

Position Responsibilities:

Provide comprehensive spiritual health assessments and develop appropriate spiritual health care plans.
Initiate empathic spiritual health support and interventions that help to mobilize the spiritual resources for recovery of health and wellbeing or to prepare for end of life
Ensure opportunities for appropriate rituals and ceremonies are provided in line with the beliefs of patients / residents / clients and/or families
Participate in consultations with interprofessional teams that ensure spiritual health perspectives are included in the comprehensive care plans for the patient / client / resident
Promote education about current understandings of spiritual health for patients / residents / clients and families

Why Work at Providence Care Hospital:

Specialized sub-acute Care in rehabilitation, mental health services, complex medical management and palliative care
A hospital striving for excellence in care, education and research
Committed to people centred approach to care delivery
Competitive salaries with excellent fulltime benefits
Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
State of the Art Building with onsite parking
Onsite café and cafeteria with a variety of food options
Corporate and unit/service specific orientation for new hires
Focus on Healthy Workplace & Culture of Quality
Employee & Family Assistance Program
Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
Fully affiliated with Queen's University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
Located on the shores of Lake Ontario surrounded by park land and walking trails