Hospital Spiritual Care Chaplain – Casual

SA Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Health at Lyell McEwin Hospital in Elizabeth Vale, SA seeks a Casual Spiritual Care Chaplain to provide compassionate, non-judgmental support to patients, families and staff across the Northern Adelaide region. The role involves providing individualized spiritual care, collaborating with clinical teams to integrate spiritual care into patient management, and supporting staff wellbeing.

A Theology/Chaplaincy qualification and professional endorsements are required, with national police

Qualifications

• Qualification in Theology, Chaplaincy, Pastoral Care or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• Endorsement or accreditation with a recognised professional chaplaincy body (ACPE or Spiritual Care Australia).
• Experience providing care across diverse faith traditions and to people with no religious affiliation.
• Understanding of SA Health's commitment to culturally safe and person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Providing individualized spiritual care to patients and families during admission, crisis, end-of-life and significant moments.
• Collaborating with clinical and allied health teams to integrate spiritual care into holistic patient management.
• Supporting staff wellbeing through pastoral presence and referral pathways.
• Maintaining accurate documentation in line with SA Health standards and policies.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Cultural sensitivity

Conflict resolution

Pastoral care

Education

Theology/Chaplaincy/Pastoral Care qualification

Endorsement/accreditation with professional body

Diversity/cross-faith experience

Culturally safe care understanding

Job description

SA Health at Lyell McEwin Hospital in Elizabeth Vale, SA seeks a Casual Spiritual Care Chaplain to provide compassionate, non-judgmental support to patients, families and staff across the Northern Adelaide region. The role involves providing individualized spiritual care, collaborating with clinical teams to integrate spiritual care into patient management, and supporting staff wellbeing.

A Theology/Chaplaincy qualification and professional endorsements are required, with national police