Spiritual Health Practitioner

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Winnipeg is seeking a dedicated Spiritual Health Practitioner. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree and experience in counseling and spiritual leadership. You'll be responsible for providing assessments, collaborating with diverse teams, and upholding the organization's mission. Competitive compensation in a supportive environment is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited Canadian university or equivalent.
• Experience working in a culturally diverse environment.
• Active member of a professional organization with a Code of Ethics.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual health assessments and interventions.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals.
• Champion the mission, vision & values of the organization.

Skills

Active listening

Compassionate presence

Cultural safety

Grief work

Crisis care

Counseling

Organizational spiritual leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master’s degree related to spirituality and health (preferred)

Job description

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Department / Unit: Spiritual Health - SBH

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date: 10/10/2025

FTE: Casual

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

Position Overview

Experience

• Previous experience in a related field an asset.
• Strong and demonstrated skills in active listening, compassionate presence, cultural safety, grief work, end of life conversations, crisis care, counseling and organizational spiritual leadership.
• Experience working in an inter-spiritual, multi-faith and culturally diverse environment an asset.
• Demonstrated knowledge, respect and ability to champion mission, vision & values of the organization.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited Canadian university or the approved equivalent, if internationally educated, is required.
• Course work must include psychology; sociology; philosophy/ethics; spirituality/religious studies; counseling; grief and loss; mental health & addictions and cultural safety.
• Master’s degree related to spirituality and health is preferred.
• Supervised clinical experience in a healthcare environment (at least 2 units of CPE is required, Advanced CPE preferred).
• May consider a combination or accreditation of equivalent courses (Spiritual Diversity, spiritual direction, counseling, etc.).
• Additional training in: Manitoba Indigenous Cultural Safety, WRHA Health Ethics-Equity, Dignity Therapy, Advance Care Planning, Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) conversations and palliative care an asset.
• Completes mandated education according to WRHA policy.

In the case of faith-based facilities, there may also be a requirement that religious and spiritual education and practice is consistent with their mission, vision and values, i.e. preference may be given to a candidate who is a graduate of affiliated faith-based university or seminary having achieved a Master’s of Divinity or Theology.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Active member of a professional organization with a Code of Ethics.
• Maintains professional competence through a planned program of continuing education as specified by the professional association.
• At sites where staff is required to do on-call, staff must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a reliable motor vehicle.

Qualifications and Skills

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.
• Demonstrates strengths as outlined in the Core Competencies for Spiritual Health Care Practitioners created by Manitoba’s Spiritual Health Care Partners (September 2017):
  • Spiritual Health Assessments and Interventions.
  • Communication.
  • Collaboration and Partnerships.
  • Inclusivity, Diversity and Cultural Safety.
  • Personal, Spiritual and ProfessionalDevelopment.
  • Leadership.
  • Ethical Behaviour and Practice.
  • Research.

Physical Requirements

• Must be capable of walking/or navigating the full extent of the site.

St. Boniface Hospital is committed to empowering a workforce that welcomes and celebrates diversity by fostering culturally safe places for all employees. We strive to celebrate our diverse workforce and the outstanding work we do every day.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

Wewelcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process.