Indigenous Spiritual Care Provider- Ft
2 months ago
**Ref# 24OPP021**
**1 ‑ Full Time ‑ Indigenous Spiritual Care Provider**
**Spiritual & Religious Care**
Reporting to the Manager, Indigenous Collaborations, Equity & Inclusion, the Indigenous Spiritual Care Provider will
attend to spiritual and religious care needs of patients, families, and staff within Thunder Bay Regional Health
Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) who practice Indigenous Spirituality, by providing support from a uniquely Indigenous
cultural perspective. The Indigenous Spiritual Care Provider will lead and/or facilitate access to traditional ceremonies
for patients and families.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Must provide patient care or services in a manner that is consistent with TBRHSC mission, vision, values and
reflects the philosophy of Patient and Family Centred Care.
- Must treat all information concerning patient affairs or illnesses and/or hospital business as confidential, privileged
information, which must never be discussed except in the course of duty.
- Must be accountable for ensuring the safest patient care and services and for recognizing and reporting safety
incidents or potentially unsafe conditions.
- Must abide by the Code of Conduct, work to foster an inclusive environment that honours each individuals'
uniqueness, and provides a culturally safe experience through respect and compassion for all staff, professional
staff, patients, and community partners.
- Provide care that is respectful of religious, spiritual and cultural diversity by supporting ethical discussion and
difficult decision making by residents, patients and their families.
- Liaise with Indigenous/religious community members when requested by patients, family or staff, in order to
provide culturally/religiously appropriate care.
- Work independently and on interprofessional teams in a multi‑faith, multi‑cultural setting.
- Possess excellent interpersonal, communication and listening skills to facilitate strong working relationships with
patients, families, team members, and community partners.
- Actively engage patients, their families and interprofessional team members in developing an understanding of the
relationship between spiritual, religious, physical, emotional, psychological and mental well‑being.
- Engage and advocate for the care and treatment of the whole person (spiritual, physical, psychological, mental and
social) during their hospital experience.
- Foster effective team collaboration and functioning as a full participant on a variety of interprofessional teams.
- Coordinate patient requests for community clergy visits and other community resources.
- Provide Indigenous cultural education to hospital staff, as required.
- Document in the electronic medical record and provide referrals for follow‑up.
- Maintenance of program statistics for monthly submissions.
- Attend meetings and training as requested.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Education/Experience:
- Experience providing and facilitating Indigenous Cultural and Spiritual practices
- Demonstrated knowledge of Indigenous Cultural and Spiritual practices that are relevant in the Northwestern
Ontario context
- Endorsement from local Indigenous community leaders, Elders, or Knowledge Keepers
- Experience in providing spiritual care within a health care system
- Familiarity with the range of services offered by Spiritual and Religious Care
- Excellent relational skills and sensitivity to trauma, crisis and bereavement responses
- Sensitivity to diverse cultures
- Working knowledge of computers, PHIPA (Privacy Act), Community resources
Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to establish relationships quickly, assess, problem solve and take required action
- Skilled in organization and time management
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Ability to be self‑directed and work independently and in a team environment
- Ability to deal with cultural sensitivity
Asset:
- Master of Divinity or Master of Theology degree (fully accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in
Canada)
- Successful completion of 2 Basic and 2 Advanced units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) through the Canadian
Association for Spiritual Care
- Ability to communicate in Ojibwe, Oji‑Cree or Cree language
Salary Range: $38.020 to 49.290
The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety and security of the patients, visitors, employees and assets
Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of
full vaccination of all required doses of a COVID‑19 vaccine approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health &
Safety.
The Health Sciences Centre (HSC) is committed to delivering healthcare in a manner that is consistent with Patient
and Family Centred Care. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge, understanding and
commitment to this care philosophy.
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