Compassionate Aged Care Spiritual Care Practitioner

St Vincent's Health Australia; Maroochydore; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,990

Novated leasing

Fitness Passport access

Life/Work balance perks

Meals and Entertainment card option

Job summary

St Vincent’s Health Australia is seeking a compassionate Pastoral & Spiritual Care Practitioner to join our Maroochydore and/or Gympie Aged care services. You will provide professional pastoral and spiritual care to residents, families, and staff, supporting holistic care within an interdisciplinary team in Queensland.

Key duties include assessing needs, creating care plans, and offering resources to support spiritual wellbeing, with strong communication and autonomous working abilities.

Qualifications

• Attainment of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) qualification, or equivalent training in counselling, theology, psychology or equivalent or a combination of study and work experience (essential).
• Ability to apply for Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (essential).
• Ability to apply for a NDIS Worker Screening Check (essential).
• Respect diverse religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds in ministry.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral and spiritual care to residents, families and staff as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Assess and prioritise pastoral and spiritual needs, developing care plans and support strategies.
• Provide appropriate and person-centred religious and spiritual resources and support.
• Support emotional and spiritual wellbeing through compassionate, person-centred care.
• Work autonomously with attention to detail and excellent communication.

Job description

St Vincent’s Health Australia is seeking a compassionate Pastoral & Spiritual Care Practitioner to join our Maroochydore and/or Gympie Aged care services. You will provide professional pastoral and spiritual care to residents, families, and staff, supporting holistic care within an interdisciplinary team in Queensland.

Key duties include assessing needs, creating care plans, and offering resources to support spiritual wellbeing, with strong communication and autonomous working abilities.