Spiritual and Religious Care Chaplain - Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; Presencial; CAD 52 000 - 70 000; Tempo parcial

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health benefits

Dental coverage

Travel coverage

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension

Resumo da oferta

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Spiritual and Religious Care Chaplain for Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services. The role is a permanent part-time position (37.5 hours biweekly), with responsibilities including patient and family spiritual care visits, counseling, and documentation within the clinical record.

As part of the OPCZ Med/Surg Spiritual Care, the staff chaplain collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, contributes to education and program planning, and participates

Qualificações

• Master’s degree in theology or divinity and professional standing with CASC.
• Certified Specialist in Spiritual Care and CPE Supervisor training.
• Experience in spiritual assessment and collaboration within health care teams.

Responsabilidades

• Provide spiritual care visits, counseling and religious practices to patients and families.
• Document assessments and interventions in the clinical record.
• Participate in committees and on-call system; support education and program planning.

Formação académica

Masters of Divinity (or equivalent Master of Theology)

CASC Certification (member in good standing)

CASC Certified Specialist

CPE Teaching Supervisor Certification via CASC

Spiritual assessment & Interdisciplinary collaboration

Excellent communication & prioritization

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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Spiritual and Religious Care Chaplain - Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services

Req ID: 227359
Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department: OPCZ Med/Surg Spiritual Care
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly PT (50%) x 1
Union: NSGEUHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 26-Oct-26

About the Opportunity

Under the general supervision of the Program Manager, and collaborating as part of the interdisciplinary health care team in the assigned areas, the staff chaplain responds to the spiritual needs of patients, families through visits, counseling, religious practices, and use of sacred texts. The Staff Chaplain participates in appropriate committees and other interdisciplinary functions, and collaborates with other chaplains (Staff and Denominational), faith group leaders, and community visitors. Other responsibilities include supporting and participating in education and program planning, documenting spiritual care assessments and interventions in the clinical record, and taking part in the on-call system.

You may be required to provide services throughout the Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services across sites.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Masters of Divinity (or equivalent Master of Theology)
• Certified member in good standing with the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC).
• Certified Specialist in Spiritual Care through the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC)
• Certified Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Teaching Supervisor through the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC).
• Proficiency in spiritual assessment, relationship and intervention
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize effectively
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Competencies in other languages an asset; French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent part-time position; 37.5 hours biweekly

Compensation and Benefits

$38.43 - $50.99 hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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