Pastoral Care Practitioner

Job description

About the role Mater Private Hospital Mackay is currently seeking a Pastoral Care Practitioner to join our team on a casual basis , supporting all leave coverage. The Pastoral Care Practitioner will contribute to the provision of high-quality pastoral care for patients and their families. The Pastoral Care Practitioner supports the Mission Integration Manager and Pastoral Care Manager, visiting clergy and staff to ensure that the spiritual and emotional needs of patients and their families are met. Salary range: Pay will be commensurate to qualifications, plus Casual Loading plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits! What you’ll be doing: You will be responsible for: - Providing emotional and/or spiritual support to patients, family and staff - Provide an empathetic listening presence and reflect healthy boundaries and active self-care practices - Making available religious or spiritual comfort and support to patients, whilst respecting individual beliefs and practices of other denominations and faiths - Providing awareness to patients and their families of the Pastoral Care services and accessibility - Supportin...