Spiritual Care Professional

Job Description

Sinai Health is a leading academic health science centre with a provincial, national and international reputation for discovering and delivering life-changing care.

We provide excellent and compassionate care in hospital, community and home. Comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and our system partner Circle of Care, we translate scientific breakthroughs, push boundaries for health solutions, and educates future clinical and scientific leaders.

Sinai Health is fully committed to a culture of belonging and an inclusive environment that attracts and retains a diverse workforce, at all levels of the organization that reflects the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and those from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know through the Accommodation Phone Line at 0, ext.

0, or email [email protected].

To support us on our journey, Sinai Health System is looking for a Spiritual Care Professional to support our Spiritual Care Department at our Mount Sinai Hospital Campus and Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital Campus.

Position Summary

The Spiritual Care Professional, functions as a member of the health care team providing spiritual and religious support.

Spiritual Care Professionals focus on the spiritual, religious and emotional needs of patients, families and staff. Spiritual and religious care is provided in a manner that is multifaith, respecting of cultural, traditional and religious diversities, complimenting and linking with community faith partners.

Accountabilities :

The Spiritual Care Professional accepts responsibility and accountability for maintaining professional certification, for continuing education and for active participation in the vision, direction and activities of the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC).

• Accountable to the Manager of Spiritual Care.
• Maintains active membership in CASC.
• Functions in a collaborative matter with all members of the health care team.
• Advances knowledge, expertise and care through research, teaching and learning.
• Implements and maintains Spiritual Care best practice standards and guidelines
• Responsible for ongoing personal and professional development
• Commitment to Sinai Health System and CASC Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
• Knowledge of the administrative policies and procedures of the Hospital and with any other professional body that influences the delivery of spiritual & religious care within the healthcare setting
• Documentation of the spiritual care provided, including referrals received, assessments, plans of care, desired outcomes and referrals to other professionals.
• Maintains appropriate records, including the use of a workload measurement system
• Assists in establishing the overall direction of Spiritual Care at Bridgepoint.

Responsibilities

Direct Patient / Community Care (%)

• Provides spiritual care to patients, families, staff and volunteers.
• Initiates regular Spiritual Care visits with patients and responses to requests or referrals made by patients, family or staff and leaders of faith communities.
• Assesses spiritual, emotional and religious needs of patients visited.
• When requested and when appropriate, assists patients and families in the process of making challenging moral and ethical decisions based on faith and spiritual beliefs.
• Facilitates the grief and bereavement process
• Assists with care after death, when appropriate, i.e., viewing of body, prayer, and provides pertinent information in order for families to make informed choices.
• Ensures that patients have the opportunity to contact the faith community of their choice and facilitates the contacts when appropriate or where requested.
• Collaborates in the planning and celebrating of sacred rituals with the Spiritual Care team and / or community faith partners.

Job Requirements

Qualifications :

• At minimum, completion of a Master's degree program in Theology or Spiritual Care
• Preference will be given to candidates who are Certified in Spiritual Care with the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC)
• Preference will be given to candidates registered or in process of registering with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
• Up to one (1) year of relevant experience
• Clinical experience required
• Membership with the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care is required
• Registration with the CRPO (College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario) is preferred

Core Competencies :

• Knowledge of various models of spiritual care and their appropriateness to different practice contexts
• Awareness of the process of spiritual development and the provision of care appropriate to patient’s developmental states throughout the care process
• Understanding and commitment to the provision of spiritual care in its many expressions.
• Communication / Influence Interacts credibly with individuals and teams demonstrating effective persuasive skills and builds / maintains relationships through effective consulting, negotiating and facilitating skills
• Planning and Organization Establishes efficient, realistic strategies and action steps to achieve objectives and manages processes for effective, efficient service delivery
• Problem Solving / Decision Making Demonstrates the ability to quickly understand complex issues and considers broad range of relevant information and ideas to identify alternatives
• Team Work Actively participates in cross functional teams to achieve results and supports team members in getting the information, training and necessary resources.
5 days ago