Pastoral Practitioners/associates

**Welcome to St John of God Health Care**
- St John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16, 000 employees (caregivers). We operate 27 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,500 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.
- With over 127 years' experience in health care, we have an excellent reputation as a caring, nurturing and supportive employer. Learning is highly valued and there are many opportunities for professional development.

**The Position**

**St John of God Mt Lawley** is a 205 bed private hospital located on the banks of the Swan River. We are a major provider of Rehabilitation and surgical services across Western Australia. We have vast experience delivering inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation to both public and private patients. Our services are supported by a team of experienced leaders, nurses, allied health and medical caregivers.
- ** Pastoral Practitioners or Pastoral Associates** to join our Pastoral Services team in the delivery of pastoral ministry for the spiritual well-being of patients, families and caregivers.
- We are looking for applicants with a demonstrated commitment to a faith community and a sound ability to provide a professional pastoral presence.
- This is a permanent part-time contract offering 22.8 hours per fortnight.
- A willingness and capacity to embrace the Mission and Values of St John of God Health Care.
- Demonstrated understanding of the provision of Pastoral care within a Catholic Health care environment
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain professional boundaries and contribute positively to a multi-disciplinary team.
- Flexibility with working hours including the ability and preparedness to undertake evening/weekend shift/on call duties as required.

**The successful**
**Pastoral Associate**
**will have**:

- Successful completion of a vocational certificate IV or above.
- Commitment to undertaking tertiary level pastoral studies at Diploma level.
- Commitment to undertaking at a minimum of 50 hours of supervised training in pastoral ministry i.e. SJOG Pastoral Supervised immersion experience, Clinical Pastoral Education.

**The successful**
**Pastoral Practitioner**
**will have**:

- Have completed or undertaking tertiary level pastoral studies at Diploma/Degree level.
- Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in Pastoral ministry in a healthcare setting or equivalent.
- Successful completion of at a minimum 50 hours of supervised pastoral ministry e.g. Pastoral supervised immersion experience/Clinical pastoral education.
- Demonstrated ability to provide Pastoral support to patients and clients from a variety of faith, cultural and social backgrounds.

**The Benefits**:

- Discounts on hospital services & private health insurance
- Highly competitive salary & conditions
- Generous salary packaging options
- Up to $15,900 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, or other everyday living expenses
- Up to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire
- Access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and expenses
- Free Staff Parking available
- Professional development
- A welcoming and supportive culture

**_ All applicants must address the Selection Criteria (as detailed on the last page of the Position Description)_**
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- All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Covid-19, or meet the criteria for exemption, in order to fulfil the requirements of the role._
- For enquiries contact Cheryl Meta, Coordinator Pastoral Services, on (08) 9370 9366.

**Selection Criteria**
- Essential : Are you a Pastoral Practitioner?
- Essential : Are you a Pastoral Associate?