Hospital Chaplain

Job Description

We are seeking a Hospital Chaplain to offer spiritual guidance and emotional support to patients, their families, and staff members. Your role will be critical in providing comfort and counselling during challenging health journeys.

Responsibilities

• Delivering spiritual support to patients in acute care settings.
• Collaborating with both clinical and non-clinical staff to foster a healing environment.
• Facilitating support groups and workshops for patients and families.
• Documenting spiritual assessments and care plans.
• Engaging with diverse religious and spiritual traditions.
• Monitoring and responding to the spiritual needs of the patient population.
• Providing crisis intervention and counselling services as needed.
• Creating resources and tools to assist patients in expressing their spiritual concerns.
• Actively participating in hospital committees focused on patient care.
• Building relationships with community spiritual leaders for referrals.

Requirements

Education

• Ordination or endorsement by a recognized religious or spiritual denomination

Experience

• Experience working with diverse populations and cultures is advantageous

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in electronic medical record systems
• Crisis intervention training

Soft Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Adaptability

Certifications

• Certification in Palliative Care

Languages

• English: Fluent
• Zulu: Conversational

Advantageous

• Training in mental health support: Experience in providing mental health first aid.
• Additional language proficiency: Ability to communicate in multiple languages enhances patient care.

Benefits

• Generous retirement savings plan
• Flexible work hours
• Access to counselling and support services for staff
• Performance-based bonuses
• Work-life balance initiatives

Company Culture

• Team Collaboration: Working together toward common goals is at the heart of our culture.
• Compassionate Care: Our aim is to provide compassionate care not only to patients but also to each other.
• Continuous Improvement: We are always looking for ways to improve our services and support.