Pastoral Practitioner

**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 120 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 Hawkesbury District Health Service **is a teaching hospital in Windsor NSW, providing acute, community and allied health services for the local community and surrounding areas. Our healthcare facility is operated by St John of God Health Care, and provides public patient services under a public-private partnership with the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District.
- Our Pastoral Services Department has a vacancy for a
- **Pastoral Practitioner** to commence on a permanent part time basis of up to 60.8 hours per fortnight.
- The Pastoral Practitioner works as a member of the Multidisciplinary team for the provision of holistic pastoral services to patients and clients. This includes contributing to the activity of the Multi-disciplinary teams in the assigned areas of work especially in relation to patient assessment and care planning, respecting diversity and difference to create a culture of care that nurtures healing and spiritual wellbeing.
- This is a wonderful opportunity to work within a leading health care organisation where we offer our staff exciting professional development, salary packaging and a true sense of community.
- Ability to work within and contribute to 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.
- 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.
- 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.

**We can offer you the following**:

- Highly competitive salary & conditions
- Generous salary packaging options
- Up to $9010 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your 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
- Access to fitness and wellbeing benefits through Fitness Passport
- A welcoming & supportive culture
- Flexible work options
- 14 weeks paid parental leave (NSW)
- Discounts on hospital services & private health insurance
- Option to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave
- Opportunities for post-graduate course support
- Dynamic multidisciplinary team
- Professional development opportunities
- Various corporate discounts & benefits
- Assistance with Australian work visas and temporary or permanent Employer Nominated Sponsorship (where applicable)
- Employee Assistance Program
- **_All applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the essential requirements of the role_**
- 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 regarding this position, applicants should contact Stuart Clark, Director of Mission Integration/Pastoral Services Coordinator on (02) 4560 5426