Job Description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $45.46/Hr. - CAD $65.35/Hr.

Reporting to the Director, Spiritual Health & Pastoral Care, the CPE Supervisor and Practitioner contributes to the Clinical Psychospiritual Education (CPE) program within the framework of a Catholic Healthcare organization and in accordance with the PHC Mission, Vision, Values and Ethical Framework. The CPE Supervisor and Practitioner provides clinical spiritual services in collaboration with the interdisciplinary teams at assigned sites and is responsible for an engaged clinical presence as a practitioner as well as performing CPE responsibilities.

Your duties will include:

• Contributing to the development and implementation of a comprehensive, creative, and forward-thinking CPE program in alignment with the standards set by the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC).
• Providing excellent CPE education for basic to advanced CPE students, including didactics, supervision, coaching, planning, and oversight of the program.
• Participating in Spiritual Health and Pastoral Care team activities, including team meetings, Spiritual Health Week, retreats, and huddles.
• Providing spiritual support to patients, residents and their families who are considering or who are engaged in the MAiD process and educating students on end-of-life conversations and spirituality support of these.
• Promoting the on-going spiritual well-being of patients/residents through listening; prayer; and group support such as Memorial Services, spirituality groups, Study of Sacred text, and Hymn Sing. Planing and participating in facility-wide celebrations, such as Worship Services, Remembrance Day, and Memorial Services for individuals or groups.

What You Bring

Education, Training and Experience:

• Master's Degree in relevant theological/spiritual studies from an accredited theological institution.
• Certified in field of specialization as a Spiritual Health Practitioner.
• Certified Supervisor-Educator or may consider applicants with Provisional Supervisor-Educator (PSE) standing through a consultation process facilitated by the RAC and working under the supervision of a Certified Supervisor-Educator.
• Current membership in good standing in CASC.
• Continuing good standing in a spiritual, religious or faith community affiliated with one’s chosen tradition.

Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in crisis intervention and attending critical incidents.
• Skilled in navigating electronic medical records, pagers, and communication channels.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Supports diverse expressions of spirituality without imposing personal beliefs.
• Approaches spiritual health in a person-centered manner with insight and flexibility.
• Handles stressful situations with sensitivity, compassion, and approachability.
• Collaborates well in interdisciplinary teams and with leaders.
• Flexible availability for varying work hours.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Good understanding of Roman Catholic moral teaching and ethics.
• Demonstrates spiritual maturity and integrity.
• Engages students and others with insight and flexibility.
• Provides appropriate spiritual care with cultural sensitivity and respect.
• Seeks professional consultation with colleagues and professionals.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Exhibits excellent organizational skills with a focus on teaching.
• Superior planning and coordinating abilities.
• Possesses physical ability for job duties.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: $45.46 - $65.36 CAD per hour, depending on experience
• Comprehensive benefits: Eligible employees receive a robust medical and dental benefits package, including 4 weeks paid vacation starting
• Pension plan: Work towards a comfortable retirement through employer-matched contributions to one of Canada's strongest pension plans!
• Meaningful impact: Your dedication and expertise will directly impact the lives of patients, including many from marginalized communities, helping contribute to the public healthcare system we're privileged to have here in BC.
• Growth opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.
• State-of-the-art facilities:  The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
• Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.

Your Day to Day:

In collaboration with the CPE Supervisor and Educator:

• Contributes to the development and implementation of a comprehensive, creative, and forward-thinking CPE program in alignment with the standards set by the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC).
• Obtains program and course approval, as well as site accreditation, as required.
• Ensures eligibility for academic course credit at the Graduate Program level in collaboration with the Vancouver School of Theology, Regent College, St. Mark's College, seminaries, and other appropriate universities.
• Collaborates with the CPE Supervisor and Educator and Director of Spiritual Health and Pastoral Care to screen, place, monitor, and evaluate CPE students across PHC sites.
• Fosters collaboration with CPE Supervisors from other organizations to promote a coordinated approach to pastoral education within the region.
• Participates as a leader and/or member of the PHC CPE Advisory Board.
• Educates students in the unique spiritual care needs of residents and their families in long-term care, with a particular knowledge of understanding in dementia care.
• Builds a creative learning environment for students, seeking out speakers, colleagues, and team members for didactics in order to enhance student learning
• Provides excellent CPE education for basic to advanced CPE students, including didactics, supervision, coaching, planning, and oversight of the program.
• Encourages excellence in preceptorship of staff members, including education and guidelines.
• Provides support for ongoing administrative CPE tasks for the program, including interviewing, onboarding, communications, EMR training, Learning Hub maintenance, student manual, policy updating, etc.
• Encourages student and staff awareness of, and respect for, different expressions of spirituality. Encourages staff to be aware of the strength that a patient/resident can experience through their beliefs and practices.
• Participates in Spiritual Health and Pastoral Care team activities, including team meetings, Spiritual Health Week, retreats, and huddles.
• Provides spiritual support to patients, residents and their families who are considering or who are engaged in the MAiD process and educates students on end-of-life conversations and spirituality support of these. Is aware of the sensitivities of MAiD requests within Catholic Health and responds and teaches within these expectations.
• Provides all spiritual health support and education in accordance with the expectations of Catholic Healthcare principles and Health Ethics Guidelines.
• Engages in research projects and opportunities both within and outside of the department.
• Participates in sharing on-call and/or back-up on-call duties, as required. Available to respond to organizational emergencies (Code Orange, Psychosocial Disaster Response Team, etc.) and act as a liaison during crisis intervention.
• Performs other related duties as required.

As a Practitioner:

• Assesses, and provides comprehensive spiritual and emotional support through counseling and supportive presence
• Promotes the on-going spiritual well-being of patients/residents through listening; prayer; and group support such as Memorial Services, spirituality groups, Study of Sacred text, and Hymn Sing. Plans and participates in facility-wide celebrations, such as Worship Services, Remembrance Day, and Memorial Services for individuals or groups.
• Attends and participates in program-based care team meetings, rounds, huddles, case conferences, family meetings, ethics consults, and other meetings as required.
• Receives referrals from all disciplines and responds in a timely manner. Creates and implements follow up plans as required. Makes referrals to other disciplines, when appropriate, based on the needs of patients and residents.
• Engages counseling theories, interventions, and supportive activities for patients, residents, and families.
• Consistently documents in patient/resident medical records
• Collaborates with spiritual/cultural representatives and clergy in the community
• Provides spiritual and emotional support to staff during times of crisis
• Maintains daily record of spiritual care activity offered to patients/residents and staff and submits these on a timely basis, as required.
• Mentors and supports volunteer visitors who provide ministry to patients/residents through religious/spiritual visits and participation in group events.
• Creates family support groups for family members whose loved ones are dealing with dementia.

Who we are:

Providence is a non-profit healthcare provider with over fifteen sites, including a large tertiary hospital in the heart of Vancouver’s beautiful and vibrant Downtown, a smaller community hospital in the idyllic Mount Pleasant neighborhood, one of the largest referral centres for rehabilitation in British Columbia, and five long-term care facilities, as well as other clinics.

As a leading teaching and research organization, and the provincial referral center for Cardiac, HIV/AIDS, and Renal Care, we provide services ranging from acute and long-term care to leading substance use and addiction treatment supporting some of BC’s most marginalized communities. Guided by the motto “how you want to be treated”, delivering exceptional patient and family-centered care is our mission.

Curious about working at PHC and our culture? Check out the video below to learn more and meet some of the members of the team you'd be joining:

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.