Compassionate Aged Care Spiritual Care Practitioner

St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba; Gympie Regional; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Fitness Passport

Free annual flu vaccination

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

St Vincent’s Care Services in Queensland is seeking a compassionate Pastoral & Spiritual Care Practitioner to join our Maroochydore and/or Gympie aged care services. You will provide professional pastoral care to residents, families, staff, and support networks, integrating spiritual wellbeing into holistic care within an interdisciplinary team.

The role supports residents’ emotional and spiritual wellbeing, develops care plans, and respects diverse beliefs.

Qualifications

• Attainment of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) qualification, or equivalent training in counselling, theology, psychology or equivalent.
• Attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
• Respect and sensitivity in ministry to persons of various religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional pastoral and spiritual care to residents, families, support networks and staff.
• Assess and prioritise pastoral and spiritual needs, developing appropriate care plans and support strategies.
• Assist with provision of appropriate and person-centred religious and spiritual resources.
• Support emotional and spiritual wellbeing through compassionate, person-centred care.

Skills

Pastoral care

Communication

Autonomy

Cultural sensitivity

Education

CPE qualification or equivalent training

Job description

St Vincent’s Care Services in Queensland is seeking a compassionate Pastoral & Spiritual Care Practitioner to join our Maroochydore and/or Gympie aged care services. You will provide professional pastoral care to residents, families, staff, and support networks, integrating spiritual wellbeing into holistic care within an interdisciplinary team.

The role supports residents’ emotional and spiritual wellbeing, develops care plans, and respects diverse beliefs.