Pastoral and Spiritual Care Practitioner

Job Description:

About the Opportunity:

We are looking for a special kind of person a St Vincents kind of person. Someone who puts compassion connection and caring for other people at the heart of everything they do.

As thePastoral and Spiritual Care Practitioner you will take a lead role honouring this legacy and in nurturing the commitment of all to the mission and values ofStVincentsCareHeathcote.

St Vincents Care Services Heathcote (locally known as John Paul Village) is a 213 bed facility located 35km from Sydneys CBD. It is situated next to the Royal National Park one of Sydneys real treasures!

We are looking for a compassionate spiritual and professional person to join the Pastoral Care team working with theResidential Care ServicesManager and care team to respond effectively to the diverse emotionalspiritualand religious needs of our residents and their families.

Applicants must have a sound understanding of our Mission and a genuine commitment to the service of the aged vulnerable and poor.

Whatson your CV is important butwhatsin your heart matters at St Vincentskindness works for us.

This is a Casual opportunity.

Things that work for us:

• Attainment of one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE 1) qualification and working towards CPE 2. Equivalent training in the care of the sick the dying and the grieving (Essential)
• Relevant pastoral experience in a similarclinical/care/educationenvironment (highly regarded)
• Tertiary studies in Theology (highly regarded)
• Tertiary studies in Mental Health (highly regarded)
• Demonstrated ability to promote Catholic ethos (highly regarded)
• Familiarity with Catholic culture ritual theology tradition and worldview (highly regarded)
• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Understanding of Aged Care and resident rights and responsibilities
• Ability to build rapport trust empathy or strong relationships
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Respect and sensitivity in ministry to persons of various religiousculturaland ethnic backgrounds Life Philosophies and Faith Traditions
• Competent technology and computer skills
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills

Things that work for you:

• Competitive salary packaging options up to $15990 Novated leasing plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2650 per annum
• Opportunity to work for the nations largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider with a rapidly growing and progressive vision
• Friendly team environment with a great community care spirit
• Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service
• No cost uniforms and training
• Free annual flu vaccination
• Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families

• Access to the Fitness Passport (FP)

Why become part of the St Vincents Care family
Our spiritual and hospital-based heritage has taught us that wellness is about more than medical building a true partnership around trust and we take a person-centred approach - delivering holistic individual care that achieves wellbeing for mind body and spirit.

At St Vincents we value inclusivity and diversity and acknowledge the important of creating a work environment that is welcome safe fair and impartial and invite people from all backgrounds to join our caring family

Reconciliation Action Plan

St Vincents Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples unique perspectives knowledge and culture. We strive to achieve better physical mental and spiritual health outcomes through continued connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We understand the need to effectively engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to influence decision making at all levels and to create opportunity through sustainable and culturally safe employment.

As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information visithttp:// get in contact at

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No agencies please.

Closing Date:

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincents we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming safe equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information visit https:// or get in contact at

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