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- COV00050313 Requisition #
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- 4 days ago Post Date
Your Opportunity:
This is your opportunity to join the dynamic health care team at the Misericordia Community Hospital (MCH). The MCH provides a full range of health services to diverse and growing communities in Edmonton. In this permanent .8FTE position, you will be providing spiritual care to acute care patients, their supporting families and Covenant Health staff. As part of the Spiritual Care team, you will participate in overnight on-call rotation. Your professional practice of being highly relational will continue to support the strong collaborative and compassionate culture in Covenant Health. You will report to the Manager, Spiritual Care Acute (Urban and Rural). Please note: Travel is required, and may include the use of a personal vehicle. A standard driver s abstract may also be required for use of corporate lease vehicles.
Description:
As a professional, integrated member of the healthcare team, the Chaplain supports patients, families, and staff who are experiencing spiritual, existential and moral distress: loss of meaning and connection related to changes in health, ability, and life circumstances. Utilizing a holistic and relational approach, the Chaplain assesses the nature and extent of the client's concerns, develops a plan of care, and provides therapeutic interventions to promote and engage the client in their healing process. Chaplains provide patient centered care, focusing on the wellness needs and goals of the client. Chaplains use interventions informed by spirituality, religion, social sciences and counselling psychotherapeutic modalities. With an awareness of cultural traditions, Chaplains honor and promote diversity and inclusion, modeling respect and sensitivity. Chaplains initiate and engage in consultations and referrals with other clinical professionals and provide spiritual leadership across Covenant Health sites. This position is non-unionized.
- Classification: Chaplain
- Union: COV OUT OF SCOPE
- Unit and Program: Spiritual Care
- Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- FTE: 0.80
- Posting End Date: 09-MAY-2025
- Date Available: 01-JUN-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 8
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Hourly Salary: $36.25
- Maximum Hourly Salary: $54.37
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Commencement of a Master's degree in Theology, Spirituality, Religion and/or related field of studies from an accredited college or university. Second Advanced Level of SPE (CASC/ACSS) required. Membership or Associate Membership with the Canadian Association of Spiritual Care (CASC/ACSS).
Additional Required Qualifications:
Suitable knowledge required for working within an acute care setting, as well as primary patient populations: acute care, emergency, geriatrics, palliative, intensive care/critical care, surgery, psychiatry, medicine and women’s health. Demonstrated understanding and ability to work in a multifaith, multicultural and multidisciplinary setting. Commitment to personal and professional integration, as well as spiritual, psychological and emotional integration. Ability to engage in spiritual, philosophical and/or theological reflection. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Computer skills in Email, Outlook, Microsoft Office (including Excel, Word). Ability to learn computer software such as Connect Care. Ability to listen and be a grounded and emotionally regulated presence. Ability to be non-judgmental, maintain confidence, and affirm individual worth. Ability to cope with a high degree of psychological, emotional and spiritual stress.
Preferred Qualifications:
CASC/ACSS Certification as Spiritual Care Practitioner preferred. Three years of experience providing spiritual care in a healthcare setting.
Hiring Requirements
The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:
Security Screening: Satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search (as applicable based on position). Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions with Covenant Health.
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