Spiritual Care Practitioner, Residential Aged Care

• Lead spiritual care across the largest regional healthcare provider residential aged care facilities
• Make a meaningful difference through person-centred care for residents, families and staff
• Work collaboratively within a supportive multidisciplinary team 
• Enjoy a temporary part-time role (45.28 hours per fortnight), annual leave and salary packaging benefits

 About the role 

Barwon Health is seeking a Spiritual Care Practitioner to lead the provision of spiritual care across our residential aged care facilities. Reporting to the Director of Psychology within Allied Health the practitioner manages and delivers spiritual care to residents, families, and staff in partnership with the University Hospital Geelong Spiritual Care team.

The practitioner provides and models person-centred spiritual care within the multidisciplinary team; supervises Spiritual Care Practitioners; oversees referral, consent, and documentation processes; develops policy and procedure for the service; and coordinates external faith and spiritual community representatives to meet the diverse needs of residents. The role operates within the scope of spiritual care practice as defined by the Spiritual Care Australia Capabilities Framework, the SCA Code of Conduct, and the National Guidelines for Spiritual Care in Aged Care, and contributes to the facilities’ obligations under the Aged Care Quality Standards.

Key responsibilities 

• Provide leadership in Spiritual Care, contribute to committees and working groups, develop and implement policies and strategies, and drive service improvement.
• Lead and deliver compassionate, culturally safe spiritual and emotional care to patients and families, including support through grief, loss, crisis and end-of-life care, and facilitate connections with faith/spiritual communities where requested.
• Work effectively with multidisciplinary teams, promote inclusive and respectful practice, support supervision and reflective practice, and maintain professional expertise through ongoing learning, research and professional networks.
• Ensure compliance with credentialing, professional standards, legislation and Barwon Health requirements; promote risk management, effective documentation and reporting, responsible use of resources, and continuous quality and safety improvement.

What we’re looking for 

• Relevant qualifications in theology, pastoral care, or a related field.
• Certification or eligibility for certification with a recognised spiritual care organization.
• Experience in providing spiritual care within a healthcare setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Understanding of and respect for diverse cultural, spiritual, and personal beliefs.
• Knowledge of current trends and practices in spiritual care.

Position Description 

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services. 

Barwon Health staff benefits 

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Diversity and Inclusion 

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community. 

Child Safety 

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au) 

Additional information 

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au 

All appointments are subject to: 

• Satisfactory Police Record Check 

• Immunisation Status Clearance 

• Working with Children Check (if applicable) 

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.