Chaplain, Pastoral Care

About the role

Ministry as Chaplain in a hospital setting or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Visiting new Catholic patients within 24 hours of admission
• Performing initial assessment of patients to ascertain their spiritual and religious needs
• Responds to patients' spiritual needs as soon as possible and/or make appropriate referrals
• Following up visits with patients as needed and/or desired by patients
• Documents effectively in a timely manner
• Participating in problem solving and decision-making processes which enhance patient care in collaboration with other care givers
• Acting as mediator and/or advocate for the patient, family and/or domestic partner
• Responding to crisis situations as appropriate
• Responding to consultations regarding Advance Directives
• Demonstrating a willingness to be flexible with unplanned assignments as necessary
• Promoting a compassionate and supportive environment conducive to healing
• Exhibits Team spirit
• Presiding at the Eucharistic Liturgy as assigned
• Administrating the Sacrament of the Eucharist to patients who desire to receive the Eucharist
• Anointing of the Sick, Sacrament of Reconciliation, Sacrament of the Eucharist
• Responding to specific needs of the units to which the chaplain is assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong background in Theology/Spirituality with hospital and parish ministry experience (preferred)
• Roman Catholic Priest or Sister in good standing (preferred)
• Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) (preferred)

Schedule

Part Time from 8:00am-4:00pm.

Pay

$28.41 per hour