Spiritual & Religious Care Chaplain - Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Regional Health Organization in Halifax is seeking a full-time Staff Chaplain. This role involves providing spiritual care to patients and families, collaborating with an interdisciplinary health team, and participating in relevant committee functions. The ideal candidate will have a Masters of Divinity, be certified with the CASC, and possess strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and benefits package.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Masters of Divinity or equivalent required.
• Certified member in good standing with CASC necessary.
• Proficiency in spiritual assessment and interventions essential.

Responsibilities

• Respond to spiritual needs of patients and families.
• Participate in education and program planning.
• Document spiritual care assessments in clinical records.

Skills

Spiritual assessment

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Proficiency in other languages

Education

Masters of Divinity or equivalent

Certified member with CASC

CPE Teaching Supervisor

Job description

Req ID: 212819
Location: Central Zone, Dartmouth General Hospital
Department: OPCZ DGH & TA's Spiritual Care
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 1-Dec-25

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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 and some religious practices. 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 as well as documenting spiritual care assessments and interventions in the clinical record.

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 Full Time Position; 75 Hours Bi-weekly

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.

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. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

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.