#532164 Pastoral Care Practitioner

Department of Pastoral Care

Calvary Mater Newcastle

Permanent Part Time & Temporary Part Time 

• Permanent Part-Time (0.4) and Temporary Part Time (0.2)
• Salary Classification: Counsellor Level 1 Yr 1-4 – Level 2 Yr 1- 4.
• Remuneration: $37.03 - $52.83 per hour + superannuation + annual leave loading + salary packaging options. 

THE ROLE:

The Pastoral Care Practitioner provides 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, Thursday and Friday, and be on a rotating weekend / Public holiday roster.

DUTIES:

• 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

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ABOUT YOU:

• Bachelor degree with qualifications in Spirituality/Theology/Pastoral Care and/or willingness to undertake same. In addition evidence of supervised training in providing spiritual care, the equivalent of one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education.
• Experience in hospital based Pastoral Care.
• Ability to articulate a mature spirituality.
• Capacity to provide compassionate pastoral care in a diverse cultural and faith environment.
• Demonstrated communication, and interpersonal skills in both crisis situations and ongoing pastoral relationships.
• Capacity to prepare prayer and rituals appropriate to the hospital setting and individual needs of patients and families.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
• Must have capacity to work on a 7 day roster. (weekend/ public holiday)

For further information please contact Margot McCrindle, Pastoral Care Manager on email at Margot.McCrindle@calvarymater.org.au

WHY JOIN US?

CMN is an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Current employees of NSW Health can request to have various leave entitlement balances transferred to CMN on commencement. Leave types may include but not limited to Long Service Leave, Annual Leave and Sick Leave. Applicants are encouraged to discuss this with the Convenor for further information. Working at CMN gives you access to a great range of benefits:

• Fitness Passport. 
• Gender Neutral parental leave
• Annual Leave Loading at 17.5 %
• Superannuation contributions at 11.5%
• ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
• Novated leasing available for eligible employees
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Generous Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay!

WHY NEWCASTLE, NSW?

Newcastle is a thriving city surrounded by magnificent natural scenery. Cosmopolitan and compact, we enjoy all the benefits of a global smart city including world class services and facilities, top-tier education and employment opportunities, all with an average commute time of 15 minutes. Discover inspirational living in a vibrant city that will inspire and delight. Visit Imagine Newcastle, here!

HOW DO YOU APPLY?

• Click ‘Apply for Job’ and follow the prompts. As part of your application, you will be asked to:
• Create a profile in our Calvary People Platform (if you are not an existing user)
• Attach a current resume.
• Provide a written response to four (4) selection criteria.
• Cover letters are optional (1-2 pages max.)

Please note: Only the criteria in the application needs to be addressed, however you’ll be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the attached Position Description.

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check and WWCC checks to ensure suitability for the role.
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role.