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Job Posting
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Chaplain
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Job Type:
Full Time
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Location:
London, ON, CANADA;
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Job Category:
Healthcare Support
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Industry:
Healthcare
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Year(s) of Experience:
5
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Number Of Positions:
1
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Date Posted:
Aug 17, 2009
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Posting #28778
Chaplain - Full-Time
Department: Spiritual Care
Deadline to Apply by: Open Until Filled
Rate of Pay Range: $29.628/hr to $37.036/hr
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week
London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), one of Canada’s largest acute-care teaching hospitals, is dedicated to excellence in patient care, teaching and research. Building on our tradition of leadership and partnership, we champion patient-centred care, a spirit of inquiry and discovery, and a commitment to life-long learning. LHSC encompasses three hospital sites, South Street Hospital, University Hospital and Victoria Hospital; two family medical centres; and the London Regional Cancer Program. LHSC is the home of the Children's Hospital and CSTAR (Canadian Surgical Technologies & Advanced Robotics). The research arm of LHSC is Lawson Health Research Institute, which is partnered with London's other teaching hospital, St. Joseph's Health Care, London. LHSC is affiliated with The University of Western Ontario. Physicians and staff at LHSC number more than 10,000 and together provide care for more than 1 million patients each year. LHSC is committed to being a progressive workplace that lives its mission and values of respect, trust and collaboration and is equally committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment.
Known as the Forest City, London, Ontario combines metropolitan life with a family-oriented community. With career opportunities of a large urban centre, London offers vibrant neighbourhoods, a wide selection of housing options and top-notch educational facilities without the high cost-of-living of most large cities. This diverse community is the heart of Southwestern Ontario and is sure to offer something to everyone.
Reporting to the Manager, Spiritual Care, the Chaplain will provide spiritual care and counsel for patients, partners, families and staff strengthening the commitment to holistic care by attention to the human spiritual dimension, both for people of faith and for those who have no religious affiliation or practice. The Chaplain will be skilled in the practice of direct patient care and as a member of inter-professional clinical teams. In addition, the successful candidate will work collaboratively to enrich our systemic approach to the Human Spirit at LHSC. Spiritual Care is working to harness the potential of the Human Spirit both for healing in clinical relationships and for the enrichment of our organizational and community relationships. Spiritual Care places a strong emphasis on response to staff needs, supporting staff as they build spiritual resilience and develop their ability to respond to patients’ spiritual needs.
Qualifications
Graduation from an Associated Theological Seminary (ATS) or equivalent preparatory program; Masters level in Theology or recognized equivalent
Clinical Pastoral Education with a minimum of two units at an Advanced level preferably with Specialist certification from the Canadian Association for Pastoral Practice and Education
Ordination, commissioning or endorsement by one’s faith group
Minimum 5 years experience and demonstrated proficiency in providing spiritual care in institutional and community setting
Screening and approval by Ontario Multifaith Council on Spiritual and Religious Care (OMCSRC)
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and presentation software is an asset
Advanced awareness of the various models of spiritual care and the ability to apply them to specific practice contexts
Proven ability to build strong, respectful relationships in an interdisciplinary team and with clients
Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis
We foster a culture of patient and staff safety whereby all employees are guided by LHSC's Mission, Vision, Values and Code of Conduct.
As part of the assessment process applicants may be required to complete a written examination or test.
In order to be considered for this position, please submit a detailed resume, quoting posting #28778, by the deadline date, by clicking the Apply button.
Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.
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