Spiritual Care Practitioner

Uhnresearch; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Spiritual Care Practitioner to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing compassionate spiritual care to patients and their families, ensuring that diverse faith traditions are respected. You will participate in professional development, collaborate with healthcare professionals, and contribute to a supportive environment. The organization values inclusivity and offers a range of benefits, making it a great place for personal and professional growth. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive offer packages

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service

Flexible work environment

Opportunities for development and promotions

Corporate discounts (travel, restaurants, etc.)

On-site gyms

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Theology or Spiritual Care is required.
• Clinical experience and registration with CRPO are essential.
• CASC/ACSS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual care to patients, families, and staff.
• Participate in professional development activities.
• Support patients throughout the MAID process.

Skills

Effective organization skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Counseling skills

Client service orientation

Initiative and good judgment

Education

Master's degree in Theology or Spiritual Care

Certification in Spiritual Care (CASC/ACSS)

Registration with CRPO

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department:UHN Spiritual Care
Reports to: Manager, Spiritual Care
Work Model: On-site
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: May 28, 2025

Position Summary

Functioning as a member of the Department of Spiritual Care and interdisciplinary health care team the primary responsibilities of the Spiritual Care Practitioner include: providing direct spiritual care to patients, families/friends and staff at UHN within assigned areas, ensuring their spirituality and/or faith traditions are respected; participating in professional development/educational activities/ programs to ensure excellence in the provision of spiritual care services; performing cross-functional and other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned and/or required.

Qualifications

• At minimum, completion of a Master's degree program in Theology or Spiritual Care
• Preference will be given to candidates who are Certified in Spiritual Care with the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC/ACSS) or those who have completed Advanced Level II CPE training with CASC/ACSS
• Registered or in process of registering with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
• Up to one (1) year of relevant experience
• Clinical experience required
• Membership with the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC/ACSS) is required
• Registration with the CRPO (College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario) is required
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards
• Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multi-task
• Effective organization, interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of applicable, legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies
• Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand
• Excellent counseling/clinical skills and compliance with confidentiality requirements
• Demonstrated competence in enabling effective team collaboration between colleagues, staff, volunteers and community resources
• Demonstrated competency in spiritual care to the sick and to persons of diverse religious, educational and cultural backgrounds
• Provide support to patients, families, and staff throughout the MAID process (Medical Aid in Dying)
• Knowledge of research procedures, methods, techniques, statistical principles, measurement theories and data collection instruments
• Ability to relate theology and behavioralsciences to spiritual care work
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Demonstrated excellence in attendance

Additional Information

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/ )
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.