Spiritual Health Practitioner

6 months ago

Duncan, Canada Island Health Full time

**Job Description**:
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager or designate and under the supervision of the Spiritual Health Leader, as a member of the healthcare interdisciplinary team, provides support, consults and educates on comprehensive spiritual care for patients, their loved ones, health care staff and volunteers to enhance the spiritual health and holistic wellness of individuals, teams and communities, and the organization as a whole. This includes administrative duties; development and oversight of resources; liaising with community-based spiritual, religious and cultural care providers (Community Spiritual Visitors); and collaborating on initiatives.

The Spiritual Health Practitioner practices in a manner that is respectful of and appropriate to all belief systems, cultures and identities and works within the Framework for British Columbia's Spiritual Health Professionals Scope of Practice and adheres to Spiritual Health policies as posted in VIHA policies and procedures. Ethical behavior is congruent with the values of the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care/ACSS Code of Ethics reflecting justice, compassion and healing for all.

Travel is a requirement of this position and transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
**Education, Training And Experience**:
Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g. theology, pastoral care, spiritual counselling or cultural care); and

A minimum of one advanced unit of Clinical Psycho-spiritual Education (CPE) through the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care, or equivalency; and

Eligible for membership with the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC); and

Valid BC Driver's License.

An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

**Skills And Abilities**:

- Working knowledge of healthcare ethics, and various spiritual and cultural traditions.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with leadership, medical staff, allied health professionals and other Island Health staff, community spiritual leaders, patients/residents/clients and the public.
- Ability to lead self and represent the Spiritual Health program as a site leader and clinical specialist.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills including interpersonal and leadership skills, instructional skills, problem-solving ability and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent assessment, care planning and coordination skills.
- Ability to work independently, plan and organize workload, maintain flexibility and establish priorities.
- Ability to practice sound professional judgement, empathy, tact and integrity.
- Ability to take initiative and make effective decisions in crisis situations.

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