Pastoral Care Officer Chck - Sydney, Australia - NSW Government -Calvary Health Care Kogarah

NSW Government -Calvary Health Care Kogarah

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Sydney, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Description

Progress with purpose at one of Australia's largest health care providers

Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
Remuneration: $28.67 per hour to $38.68 per hour

About the role
The Pastoral Care Department is an integral part of the interdisciplinary team at Calvary Health Care Kogarah.

The Pastoral Carers address the spiritual well-being of patients/families who are facing serious health concerns including rehabilitation, life-limiting illnesses, dementia or death.

Pastoral Care is offered to all regardless of religious or spiritual beliefs or non-beliefs.

By providing listening presence with no judgement, the Pastoral Carer supports patients/families as they try to find hope and make meaning out of their experiences of illness and suffering.

About you

A minimum of 1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education and/or a degree in a relevant field, or equivalent work experience or a combination of study and work experience. Must meet the criteria to join Spiritual Care Australia. Mandatory membership required by 202
Demonstrated a sound understanding of pastoral interventions including relevant experience working with people from diverse cultural and spiritual backgrounds.
Demonstrated excellent written and verbal skills including communicating effectively with distressed clients experiencing the intense emotions associated with grief, loss and bereavement.
Demonstrated ability and commitment to working within a multidisciplinary environment with demonstrated effective communication and interaction skills with teams including providing and receiving feedback.
Well developed personal spirituality and evidence of reflective practice.
A working knowledge of Microsoft computer software.
Ability to work within the Mission and Values of Calvary Health Care Kogarah.

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
Paid parental leave
Training, development pathways and career opportunities
Flexible hours that make sense for you
Please note the following:_

- _You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella._