Spiritual and Religious Care Chaplain - Rehabilitation and Supportive Case Services
Req ID: 227361
Location: Central Zone, Centennial Building - QEII
Department: OPCZ Med/Surg/Cancer Care SC
Type of Employment: Casual Hourly PT long-assignment (50%) x 1
Union: NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 19-Oct-26
About the Opportunity
Under the general supervision of the Program Manager and collaborating as part of the interdisciplinary health care team in the assigned areas, the staff chaplain responds to the spiritual needs of patients, families through visits, counseling, religious practices, and use of sacred texts. The Staff Chaplain participates in appropriate committees and other interdisciplinary functions, and collaborates with other chaplains (Staff and Denominational), faith group leaders, and community visitors. Other responsibilities include supporting and participating in education and program planning, documenting spiritual care assessments and interventions in the clinical record, and taking part in the on-call system.
You may be required to provide services throughout the Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services across sites.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Masters of Divinity (or equivalent Master of Theology)
- Certified member in good standing with the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC)
- Certified Specialist in Spiritual Care through the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC)
- Certified Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Teaching Supervisor through the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC)
- Proficiency in spiritual assessment, relationship and intervention
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize effectively
- Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Competencies in other languages an asset; French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
- Short assignment part-time position; 37.5 hours biweekly
- Approximately 12 months
Compensation and Benefits
$38.43 - $50.99 hourly
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health
Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.
From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
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