Pastoral Care Practitioner

Job Description:
Join an Organisation where we Serve Something Greater; See Something Greater; and Strive for Something Greater!

• Keen to work in a busy acute care hospital?
• Belong to a dynamic supportive team of Pastoral Care practitioners
• Work within multidisciplinary teams

St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne (SVPHM) is a facility of St Vincent’s Health Australia under the stewardship of Mary Aikenhead Ministries. We are a not-for-profit Catholic private hospital which operates across four sites at Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew and Werribee.
ABOUT YOUR NEW ROLE:
The Pastoral Care Team is responsible for the provision of a caring and supportive personal service to patients, encompassing their physical, psychological/emotional, social, and spiritual existence. The Hospital Pastoral Care service covers all wards Monday to Friday with occasional Sunday work. We have a Catholic Chaplain on duty five days per week. We currently have casual positions available, negotiable for the right candidate/s.
Responsibilities will include (but will not be limited to);

• Provide initial and ongoing Pastoral Care support to patients, displaying a high degree of compassion with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Contribute as a team member to establish effective working relationships with Hospital personnel and professional colleagues
• Be a support for staff on allocated floors and respond to requests for support as they arise.
• Participate in and contribute to the development and implementation of Pastoral Care quality activities.

The successful candidate will have.

• Completion of a tertiary level qualification or an equivalent combination of relevant qualification/s and relevant experience​
• Completion of a recognised Clinical / Pastoral Training Program or equivalent, with further Theological Education desirable
• Demonstrated experience in the Pastoral Care of patients and staff, within the hospital environment.
• Effective presentation skills and a warm, engaging personality
• Ability to empathise with and relate to people from all walks of life.

WHY WORK FOR SVPHM:
You will join a high-performing team and a workplace with relationships built on mutual trust and respect. We value our staff and offer professional advancement in a respectful, collaborative, and learning environment.

• Join the St Vincent’s Health Australia Group, and work for a truly values-based organisation, that operate across VIC, NSW, and QLD
• Salary packaging available (pay less tax and increase your take-home pay!)
• Gain access to discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport.
• Option to join our workplace giving program, Give4Good.
• A great work-life balance with options to purchase additional leave.
• Receive a staff discount on hospital admissions to any SVHA Private Hospital.

ABOUT ST VINCENTS PRIVATE HOSPITAL MELBOURNE
Our experienced team of clinical professionals, care givers and support staff are equipped to provide the highest level of therapeutic, medical and surgical services. We work together to ensure patient safety, well-being and recovery. We are a not for profit Catholic private hospital which operates across four sites at Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew and Werribee.
APPLY NOW!
If this is the role for you, please hit the APPLY button now! Your application must include:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment.
St Vincent's Health Australia is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au.
REQUIREMENTS:
Criminal record and/or child protection checks will be conducted and will form part of the selection criteria for this role.
SVPHM has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings. You are therefore required to comply with the SVHA Staff Health Screening Immunisation Policy, which, depending on the role you perform in the organization will require you to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
SVHA generally requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
HAVE A QUESTION AND WANT TO KNOW MORE:
If you would like to discuss this opportunity please contact Samantha Lo- Pastoral Care Coordinator samantha.lo@svha.org.au
CLOSING DATE: 30 January 2024
*Please note this job advertisement will close at Midnight the day before the closing date listed.
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Contact Details: Samantha Lo- Pastoral Care Coordinator
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Closing Date: 30 January 2024 11:59pm
Reconciliation Action Plan:
At St Vincent's 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.
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