Spiritual Carer

Details of the offer

Support patients, whanau and staff with all facets of spiritual care Work in a multidisciplinary team in the inpatient unit and out in the community Work flexibly 3 days a week Mou | For youOur Harbour Hospice culture is built upon trust, connection, care and professional interactions that are delivered with our values at the core. Our values are more than words. They are the foundation of every interaction we have with patients, family, whanau, our community and each other. We welcome applications from all backgrounds who share our values of aroha (compassionate), tautikanga (professional), and mo te katoa (inclusive).
The Spiritual Carer is an important part of a professional and expert multidisciplinary (MDT) team who collaborate and take pride in patient-centred, holistic care. You will be encouraged to embrace opportunities for growth, reflect on what has worked well and what could be improved, and share your learnings. We will support and provide tools for your wellbeing and will encourage working hours that make room for life outside work.
You will also get:
In-depth and tailored onboarding to suit your individual level of experience and expertise Ongoing development opportunities including paid study leave One hour per month of paid professional supervision Access to pool cars if working in the community and free onsite parking Laptop and mobile phone provided for roles where applicable Best of all, you'll join an organisation where your work matters.
Mo te tunga | About the roleThe Spiritual Carer supports patients and their whanau in their differing spiritual and/or religious beliefs utilising Te Whara Tapa Wha Maori health model. You will be an integral member of the MDT providing high quality palliative care to patients and their whanau in our service. You will regularly visit patients referred in Karohirohi North Shore inpatient unit as well as the community, and develop and maintain a network with other spiritual leaders and community agencies, in order to meet patients' diverse needs. You will also assist with education and training programmes enabling Harbour people to effectively articulate and support a spiritual care perspective when working with patients and whanau.
He korero mou | About youYou have demonstrated knowledge and skills in working with whanau and families facing loss. You have the resilience to support patients with life-limiting illnesses. We're looking for someone with leadership qualities, who can collaborate effectively in a team environment, be open minded, and have the flexibility to adapt when things change. You also need:
Recognised theological qualifications Experience working supporting people with different spiritual needs Ability and desire to work with people of multi-faith backgrounds Excellent verbal and written communication skills A valid, clean full driver's licence Ko matou tenei | About usHarbour Hospice is one of the largest hospices in Aotearoa and has been caring for turoro (patients) and their family and whanau for more than 40 years. Every day we care for close to 400 people across the North Shore, Hibiscus Coast and Warkworth/Wellsford regions, supporting them at home, in one of our two inpatient units, or in community programmes offered at each of our three sites. Our specialist services, given free of charge, include medical care, spiritual, cultural, psychological and social support, physiotherapy, occupational and complementary therapy, social activities and more. We are a progressive organisation that puts each patient, whanau and family, our community and our people, at the heart of everything.
Me pehea te tuku tono | How to applyWe encourage you share your true self in your CV and cover letter. Tell us what your motivations are and how your work and life experience align with our core values.
Please reach out to Peggy Newton, Recruitment Specialist via ****** with any questions, or to arrange a korero (chat) before you apply, if that is what you need from this process.
Applications close Sunday 14 July2024You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand. Background and pre-employment checks including health screening where applicable, are part of our recruitment process.

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