545566 - Pastoral Care Associate

Department of Pastoral Care

Calvary Mater Newcastle

The role is a combination of Permanent Part-Time (0.6fte) & Temporary Part Time (0.2fte)

As a Pastoral Care Associate you will provide compassionate support, attending to the emotional and spiritual needs of patients and their families. This is done in collaboration with the pastoral care team, the palliative care multi-disciplinary clinical and outreach teams, and the various faith traditions present in the local health district.

The preferred applicant must have previous experience as a Pastoral Care Practitioner. 

The successful applicant must be able to work Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and participate on a rotating weekend / Public Holiday roster.  As we work alone on a weekend and Public Holiday - an experienced Pastoral Care Associate is required.

Working with us
We work together to be a source of healing, hope and nurturing to the people and communities we serve.  As we work, our values are visible in how we act and treat each other.

We care for our people by providing a safe, equitable, inclusive and welcoming work environment that respects each person and their contribution to our purpose of ‘Being for Others’.

We are an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Our health services and clinics including Coronary Care and Cardiology, Surgery, Intensive Care, General Medicine, Research and 24/7 Emergency Care.

In addition to an uplifting work environment, our people benefit from:

• Work-life balance with 8-hour shifts 
• On-site parking
• Clinical Scholarships and Tertiary Training opportunities
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging options plus extra savings with meal entertainment packaging and novated car leasing
• Discounted health insurance and technology products
• Calvary Healthy Body and Mind Portal – Live classes, recipes, challenges
• Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program
• Leave entitlement balances transfer for NSW Health employees
• Gender neutral parental leave

Selection criteria

• Provide compassionate, sensitive and skilled pastoral care to patients, families and carers, especially in times of crisis, transition and at the end of life.
• Ensure information about Pastoral Care Services is provided to patients, families/carers and staff.
• Understand the diversity and complexity of spiritual needs within the patient population and respond appropriately.  
• Enact best practice regarding critical areas such as: spiritual care; emotional support, grief and loss; end of life care; ethics.
• Ensure all clinical practice reflects professional standards.
• Works with other disciplines to ensure spiritual assessments are included in patient care plans.

Employment details

• The role is a combination of Permanent Part-Time (0.6fte) and Temporary Part Time (0.2fte)
• Salary Classification: Counsellor Level 2 Yr 1- 4.
• Remuneration: $47.98 - $54.94 per hour + superannuation + annual leave loading + salary packaging options. 

For more information, Margot McCrindle Margot.McCrindle@health.nsw.gov.au and quote position 545566

Pre-employment conditions:

• Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold a visa with unlimited rights to work in Australia.
• Successfully complete pre-employment checks.  Checks include: reference checks, work rights, criminal history check and WWCC.
• Provide evidence of immunisation as required for the role.

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