Job Description

Location: Health Science Centre

Pastoral Care Clinician
Pastoral Care & Ethics Department
Permanent, Full Time
01353POS
Hours 75 bi-weekly (8 hour days)
Salary CG-42 ($38.77 - $45.69)
Competition Number 2023000627
Posted Date 9 March 2023
Closing Date 16 March 2023

About Us
Eastern Health is the largest, integrated health authority in Newfoundland and Labrador employing approximately 13,000 dedicated employees and serving a population of more than 300,000 people. The authority offers the full continuum of health and community services including public health, long-term care, community services, hospital care and unique provincial programs and services. At Eastern Health we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality care and service possible to the people in our communities, in our region, and in the province. To do that, we employ qualified, competent and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions and to our vision of Healthy People, Healthy Communities.

Job Summary
The Pastoral Care Clinician identifies, organizes and assists with pastoral care and ethics services for patients, families and/or staff for acute care, long term care and community programs. Support services include visitation, pastoral care, grief and bereavement, and crisis intervention in emergencies. The Pastoral Care Clinician assists and supports denominational chaplains in their involvement with patients and families; provides compassionate spiritual care in a multifaith and multicultural context; liaises within a comprehensive network of internal disciplines, programs, and external agencies that facilitate the continuum of care; supports and participates in discipline-specific education and liaises with educational organizations; participates and represents the discipline of pastoral care in team meetings; participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of approved Pastoral Care and Ethics goals, objectives and strategies; and participates in organizational accountability systems such as workload measurement, written reports, and performance review sessions. The Pastoral Care Clinician will also assist with the Ethics program of Eastern Health.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Job occasionally results in fatigue, requiring periods of rest.
Occasionally lifts supplies, materials or equipment weighing up to 10 lbs.
Fine finger precision work, sitting, standing, walking, and driving are regularly required.
Visual concentration or alertness is constantly required while counselling. Pastoral care requires eye contact and focus on the client/patient/resident, observing body language, surroundings and being aware of the patient/client/resident\'s safety or Clinician\'s safety.
Auditory concentration is constantly required when counselling individuals in noisy areas or when counselling weak/ill clients who speak softly or may have ailments restricting their ability to talk.
Alertness to the health and safety of others is constantly required for the emotional and spiritual health of clients, patients, residents, family members and other staff.
Lack of control over the work pace occurs when emergency issues arise, deadlines and time pressures exist.

Job Qualifications
Master\'s degree in theology, Ministry, Pastoral Studies or a related field, and clinical pastoral training as accredited by the Canadian Association of Spiritual Care (CASC), or as approved by the employer, is required.
Approved formal ministry designation is required.
Knowledge of pastoral care and counselling needs for patients/clients within acute care, long term care and community.
Knowledge and ability to provide pastoral care to clients with cognitive impairments.
Knowledge of mental health and addictions issues and how it relates to pastoral care needs.
Knowledge and ability to plan regularly scheduled spirituality discussion sessions suitable for a multi-faith context.
Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to function as an educator and facilitator.
Demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of independence and initiative.
Demonstrated strong time management skills.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.

Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.

If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Eastern Health AAHP Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. If this is an internal and external posting, all applications will be accepted and preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Eastern Health AAHP Regional Bargaining Unit.

Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca

Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediately

To become a part of our team, please submit an up to date resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.

Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:

Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693
Email: employment@easternhealth.ca. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.

If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing employment@easternhealth.ca as soon as possible.

Eastern Health is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.

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