- Previous experience in a related field an asset.
- Strong and demonstrated skills in active listening, compassionate presence, cultural safety, grief work, end of life conversations, crisis care, counseling and organizational spiritual leadership.
- Experience working in an inter-spiritual, multi-faith and culturally diverse environment an asset.
- Demonstrated knowledge, respect and ability to champion mission, vision & values of the organization.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field from an accredited Canadian university or the approved equivalent, if internationally educated, is required.
- Course work must include psychology; sociology; philosophy/ethics; spirituality/religious studies; counseling; grief and loss; mental health & addictions and cultural safety.
- Master's degree related to spirituality and health is preferred.
- Supervised clinical experience in a healthcare environment (at least 2 units of CPE is required, Advanced CPE preferred).
- May consider a combination or accreditation of equivalent courses (Spiritual Diversity, spiritual direction, counseling, etc.).
- Additional training in: Manitoba Indigenous Cultural Safety, WRHA Health Ethics-Equity, Dignity Therapy, Advance Care Planning, Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) conversations and palliative care an asset.
- Completes mandated education according to WRHA policy.
- Active member of a professional organization with a Code of Ethics.
- Maintains professional competence through a planned program of continuing education as specified by the professional association.
- At sites where staff is required to do on-call, staff must possess a valid driver's license and have access to a reliable motor vehicle.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the WRHA policy.
- Demonstrates strengths as outlined in the Core Competencies for Spiritual Health Care Practitioners created by Manitoba's Spiritual Health Care Partners (September 2017) Spiritual Health Assessments and Interventions Communication Collaboration and Partnerships Inclusivity, Diversity and Cultural Safety Personal, Spiritual and Professional Development Leadership Ethical Behaviour and Practice Research
- Good physical, mental and spiritual health to meet the demands of the job.
- Must be capable of walking/or navigating the full extent of the site.
Spiritual Health Practitioner - Winnipeg, Canada - Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Description
Requisition ID:
Position Number:
Posting End Date: Open until filled
City: Winnipeg
Employer: St. Boniface Hospital
Site: St. Boniface Hospital
Department / Unit: Spiritual Health - SBH
Job Stream: Clinical
Union: MAHCP
Anticipated Start - End Date: ASAP - Indefinite
Reason for Term: Other Leave
FTE: 0.60
Anticipated Shift: Days;Weekends
Work Arrangement: In Person
Daily Hours Worked: 7.75
Annual Base Hours: 2015
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Position Overview
Spirituality is a core dimension of our personhood. It is foundational in providing a framework for understanding human experience, including the health care journey. Spiritual health care practitioners are specially trained to be fluent in the language of suffering and vulnerability, death and dying, and of hope, compassion and resilience. Spiritual health care practitioners are skilled in assessing the key role of spirituality, cultural and religious practices in wellness, human coping, resilience and recovery.
The incumbent is responsible for upholding dignity in person-centred care by seeking out, assessing and responding to the unique spiritual and religious needs of patients, families and staff in an open, compassionate and culturally safe manner; working as a member of the interprofessional health care team.
Experience
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
In the case of faith-based facilities, there may also be a requirement that religious and spiritual education and practice is consistent with their mission, vision and values, i.e. preference may be given to a candidate who is a graduate of affiliated faith-based university or seminary having achieved a Master's of Divinity or Theology.
Certification/Licensure/Registration
Qualifications and Skills
Physical Requirements
St. Boniface Hospital is committed to empowering a workforce that welcomes and celebrates diversity by fostering culturally safe places for all employees. We strive to celebrate our diverse workforce and the outstanding work we do every day.
This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective bargaining agreement.
This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.
Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.
Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.