Spiritual Care Coordinator - Canada - Lake of the Woods District Hospital

Description

Part-time Contract – One (1) year pilot program
Flexible hours, the successful incumbent will be a contract service provider

As a member of the interprofessional team, the Spiritual Care Associate provides spiritual care to patients and families using assessment, therapeutic and care planning interventions attuned to the care and treatment of the whole person, including healing rituals and practices that reflect the significance and meaning experienced in times of illness.

This position will use a multi-faith perspective in the delivery of spiritual care services to clients, staff, and families.

The Spiritual Care Associate supports the health and wellbeing of staff and teams through debriefing and participation in team meetings and education.

This position is involved in student education, professional development activities, program quality initiatives, continuous learning, and the establishment of community connections to best serve patient needs.

The Spiritual Care Associate works across Lake of the Woods District Hospital and all satellite locations.
LWDH is dedicated to ongoing professional development and continuing education opportunities to enhance skillsets and working experience.
Psychotherapy and Spirituality, Clinical or Counseling Psychology) is preferred
Minimum of two units of Clinical Pastoral Care education with the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC) or recognized equivalent is preferred
Experience in health care ministry chaplaincy/ spiritual and religious care
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and assertively within an interprofessional health care team and with community partners, well-developed communication, interpersonal skills as well as negotiation, consultation, and client advocacy skills
Proven competency with a minimum of two years of spiritual care experience in a medical facility or chaplaincy role, to build effective working relationships and teams
Demonstrated ability to provide spiritual and religious care in a multi faith context
Responsible for monitoring and reporting on Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for the Spiritual Care portfolio (data analysis and reporting)
Please apply through the online application process via

LWDH is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and belongingness in our operations, throughout our workplace, and seeks to employ individuals who are committed to and value these principles.

We believe in and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005) and its related Accessibility Standards Regulations.

To meet this responsibility, LWDH will make appropriate accommodations, including alternative formats available.