Clinical Spiritual Care Practitioner – Cancer & Wellness

Austin Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Wellbeing program

Onsite childcare at hospital

Mentoring & career development

Job summary

Austin Health in Melbourne is seeking a Spiritual Care Practitioner to deliver best-practice, person-centred spiritual care. The role focuses on meaning, purpose and connection for patients and carers within Cancer Services.

You will assess needs, consult with families, provide emotional and bereavement support, and educate patients about spiritual care. Regular supervision and policy development involvement are expected.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and commitment to patient care.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
• Understanding of information technology and clinical systems relevant to rostering and risk reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assess spiritual needs using a validated tool and document care plans.
• Consult with family members or carers and provide emotional and bereavement support.
• Offer spiritual care and grief counselling at times of death and crisis.
• Provide education about spiritual care to patients and families.
• Engage in supervision, professional development and department quality activities.
• Contribute to policy review and strategic direction of the department.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Energy and drive

Education

Bachelor-level studies in Theology or Pastoral Counselling or Social Sciences

Job description

Austin Health in Melbourne is seeking a Spiritual Care Practitioner to deliver best-practice, person-centred spiritual care. The role focuses on meaning, purpose and connection for patients and carers within Cancer Services.

You will assess needs, consult with families, provide emotional and bereavement support, and educate patients about spiritual care. Regular supervision and policy development involvement are expected.