Description

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.

Why Work with LWDH? In this position, there are many benefits to joining our team:

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan enrolment, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans that includes inflation protections, survivor benefits, buyback options, and early retirement
• Hospitals of Ontario Disability Income Plan coverage that includes short-term sick pay and long-term disability
• Pay in lieu of vacation and benefits provided
• A third party partnered, self-directed and initiated benefits package through Health Care Providers (HCP) Group Insurance is provided that includes customizable health and dental plans, life insurance, long-term disability benefits (LTD), and accidental death, disease and dismemberment (ADD&D) based on package eligibility
• Access to staff physiotherapy, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, staff wellness initiatives, an employee perks program, and much more!

Qualifications

• Theological degree or recognized equivalent (e.g. 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
• Specialist certification with Canadian CASC or in process to complete 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
• Demonstrated ability to support patients, families, and staff through crisis situations
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication 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
• Experience working within an interdisciplinary team structure
• Demonstrated ability to provide spiritual and religious care in a multi faith context
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Responsible for monitoring and reporting on Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for the Spiritual Care portfolio (data analysis and reporting)
• Class G Drivers license with the ability to travel to various locations and provide own transportation

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Qualified applicants may be considered for other comparable positions or within the same classification other than this posted position.

Please prepare your application in accordance with the qualifications posted in the job advertisement. LWDH is a proud and active partner in the All Nations Health Partners Ontario Health Team, working collaboratively towards the development of a seamless, patient-centre healthcare system. Applications will be screened based on the posted qualifications.

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. Please inform Human Resources of any accommodation(s) at any point throughout the recruitment and selection process to ensure your equal participation.

LWDH values the importance of creating a workplace that reflects the population it serves and promotes the representation of the Employment Equity groups as outlined by the Employment Equity Act (1993). Applicants are encouraged to self-declare at the time of application. For more information, to request an accommodation, or to report a frequently publicly posted advertised job posting, please contact the Human Resources Department at 807-468-9861 ext. 2393.