Hospital Spiritual Care Practitioner

St Vincent's Private Hospital Melbourne; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Fitness Passport

Additional leave options

Staff hospital admission discounts

Give4Good program

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne seeks a Pastoral Care Practitioner to provide compassionate spiritual care to patients, families and staff. You will support emotional wellbeing during illness and life challenges, respecting diverse beliefs and cultural needs.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic, person-centred care and contribute to a values-driven hospital environment guided by Catholic ethos.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, empathetic approach to patient care and support.
• Ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds with sensitivity.
• Strong interpersonal skills for building trust with patients, families and colleagues.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to provide holistic care.
• Commitment to Catholic ethos and the mission of St Vincent’s Health Australia.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral and spiritual care to patients, families and staff.
• Offer emotional and spiritual support during illness, grief, or challenging life events.
• Respond to diverse spiritual, cultural, and religious needs respectfully.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support person-centred care.
• Contribute to a caring hospital environment aligned with SVHA values.

Skills

Compassionate care

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Pastoral qualifications

CPE training

Theology education desirable

Job description

St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne seeks a Pastoral Care Practitioner to provide compassionate spiritual care to patients, families and staff. You will support emotional wellbeing during illness and life challenges, respecting diverse beliefs and cultural needs.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic, person-centred care and contribute to a values-driven hospital environment guided by Catholic ethos.