Job Description

Position # 197994

Expected Start Date: TBD

Union: OOS

Facility: Humboldt District Health Complex

City/Town: Humboldt

Department: Spiritual Care

Type: Part-time regular

FTE: 0.53

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 4 shifts of 5 hours per 1 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Travel Required: Yes

Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment

The Spiritual Care Associate are responsible to provide emotional support to patients and families with particular attention to the patients’ and families’ spiritual, cultural and existential concerns. In addition, the Spiritual Care Associate may support the patient in medical decision making; provide or arrange for appropriate rites of passage or ceremonies; act as a liaison between medical staff and family; and as required in a given institution, provide for and coordinate regular and extraordinary religious services to meet the needs of patients. In addition, the Spiritual Care Associate may provide spiritual support to staff who request it.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Master of Divinity (Mdiv)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Post-graduate training at a Masters level (Master of Divinity or equivalent)
• Completion of a minimum of two units of Clinical Pastoral Care/CPE

Knowledge and Abilities

• Demonstrates leadership abilities
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong communication/listening and relationship management skills
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office programs (Word/Excel/Outlook)
• Ability to work independently

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Humboldt please visit https://humboldt.ca/
• Endorsement by a recognized faith group required

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.