AddressPastoral Carer – St Luke’s Hospital, Launceston
Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
Casual opportunities available
NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
There is no set application closing date therefore, we recommend applying at your earliest convenience
About the role
To recognise and act according to the Mission and Values of Calvary in providing spiritual, emotional and social support to patients, residents and clients, families and carers and staff as required. Pastoral care is provided as part of a multi-disciplinary approach to health, aged and community care, in a manner which respects the dignity of everyone. The service that Pastoral care provides is an expression of the Mission and Values of Calvary.
Your main duties will include:
Provide person centred pastoral care across all Calvary Launceston services
Respond appropriately to specific patient, resident, client and staff requirements through assessment of emotional and spiritual needs, effective prioritization and appropriate referrals to internal and external service
About you
Essential
Qualifications in counselling, psychology, education, social work, clinical pastoral education or pastoral ministry
Relevant experience providing high level emotional and spiritual care
Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise judgement on routine matters
Proven interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated organisational skills, including the ability to adapt to change, manage time effectively and prioritise tasks appropriately
Demonstrated ability to contribute to quality improvement activities, the evaluation of policies and procedures and delivery of internal education
Moderate to high level of computer literacy
Ability to work across all Calvary Launceston services.
Desirable
Tertiary qualifications in any of the above disciplines
Driver’s licence
Capacity to participate in an on call roster
For further information please contact Edwin VanderVelde on ***************@calvarycare.org.au
Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter.
Join our team, learn with purpose and drive positive impact in one of Australia’s largest healthcare providers across Public and Private Hospitals, Residential Aged Care and Home Care.
With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
Your benefits:
NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
Training, development pathways and career opportunities
Flexible hours that make sense for you
Apply now to start your career in an organisation that is making a positive difference in the community.
Please note the following:
As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role
