Spiritual and Religious Care Chaplain

1 week ago

Halifax, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

**Req ID**:181421**
**Company: Nova Scotia Health**
**Location**:Central** **Zone, **Centennial Building - QEII**
**Department**:OPCZ Med/Surg/Cancer Care SC**
**Type of Employment**:Temporary** **Hourly PT short-assignment** **(**50%** **FTE) x **1** **position(s)**
**Status: NSGEU** **Healthcare** Position**
**Posting Closing Date**:4-Jun-24**

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.

**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 (50%) position; 37.5 hours bi-weekly
- Approximately a 6-month assignment

**Compensation and Incentives**:
$33.97 - $42.89 Hourly

**Once You've Applied**

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

**Follow Us

  • Spiritual and Religious Care Chaplain

    1 week ago

    Halifax, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    **Req ID**:181423** **Company: Nova Scotia Health** **Location**:Central** **Zone, **Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII** **Department**:OPCZ Med/Surg Spiritual Care** **Type of Employment**:Temporary** **Hourly PT short-assignment** **(**50%** **FTE) x **1** **position(s)** **Status: NSGEU** **Healthcare** Position** **Posting Closing...

  • Staff Chaplain

    1 week ago

    Halifax, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    **Req ID**:144450** **Company: Nova Scotia Health** **Location**:HI MedSurgHH Program, Rehabilitation & Supportive Care** **Department**:OPCZ Med/Surg Spiritual Care** **Type of Employment**:Permanent** **Hourly PT** (**50%** FTE) x **1** position(s)** **Status: NSGEU** **Healthcare** Position** **Posting Closing Date**:30-Nov-22** Nova Scotia Health is the...

  • Pastoral Care Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Halifax, Canada Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth Full time

    Pastoral Care Assistant Summer Student (term 14 weeks) Saint Vincent's Nursing Home Halifax, NS (_Note_: Not a job of the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth) Saint Vincent's Nursing Home is a 148-bed accredited not-for-profit nursing home on the Halifax peninsula. Our mission is to provide resident and family centred care by living our core values of caring,...

  • Continuing Care Assistant

    1 week ago

    Halifax, Canada Saint Vincent’s Nursing Home Full time

    **NOTICE OF JOB OPPORTUNITY** **POSITION**:Continuing Care Assistant **STATUS**:Casual **DEPARTMENT**:Resident Care **HOURS OF WORK**:12 hour day and night shifts **Know your schedule 12 weeks out. At Saint Vincent's we use a 12-week scheduling process so that our casual staff will have confirmed shifts 12 weeks in advance based on their...

  • Director, Preschool

    2 weeks ago

    Halifax, Canada Maritime Muslim Academy Full time

    **Position Title**: Preschool Director ,Maritime Muslim Academy **Location**: 148 Chain Lake Drive **Employment Type**: Full-time **About Us**:Ummah Society is a largest registered charity in the Atlantic region, committed to advancing education, religion, and community well-being based on the teachings of Islam. Through our programs and facilities...

  • Preschool Director

    2 days ago

    Halifax, Canada Maritime Muslim Academy Full time

    **Position Title**: Preschool Director ,Maritime Muslim Academy **Location**: Halifax, NS **Employment Type**: Full-time **About Us**:Ummah Society is a largest registered charity in the Atlantic region, committed to advancing education, religion, and community well-being based on the teachings of Islam. Through our programs and facilities including the...

  • Health Care Social Worker B

    5 days ago

    Halifax, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    **Req ID: 144669** **Company: Nova Scotia Health** **Location: Central Zone, Abbie J. Lane Memorial Building - QEII** **Department: MHA CZ Social Work Acute Care ABJL** **Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)** **Status: NSGEU** **Healthcare Position** **Posting Closing Date: 5-Dec-22** Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider...

  • Continuing Care Assistant

    3 days ago

    Halifax, Canada Bayshore HealthCare Full time

    Join to apply for the Continuing Care Assistant role at Bayshore HealthCare. Bayshore HealthCare is one of Canada’s leading providers of home and community health care services and is a privately owned company. We are proud to be a Platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program every year since 2006, to have received the Best Practice...

  • Flexible Pediatric LPN/RN — Home Care, Sign-On Bonus

    1 week ago

    Halifax, Canada Phoenix Home Care and Hospice Full time

    A compassionate healthcare provider in Nova Scotia is looking for LPNs and RNs to deliver one-on-one nursing care to children and young adults in their homes. This role offers flexible scheduling, training, and ongoing support in a team-oriented environment. Candidates must hold an active RN or LPN license, with pediatric experience being a plus. Benefits...

  • Continuing Care Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Halifax, Canada Bayshore HealthCare Full time

    **Continuing Care Assistant**(**Job Number**:25007536**)**- ** Primary Location**:NS-Halifax - Community Worker - **Employee Type**:Casual- - **Description**: - Bayshore HealthCare is one of the Canada’s leading providers of home and community health care services and is a privately owned company. Bayshore HealthCare is proud to showcase its achievement...