Pastoral Carer

Pastoral 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