What You Will Do

Summary

Advance Your Career at Providence Health Care 

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care & the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. 

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm (on occasion, may work some evening shifts/weekends/stats).

The Clinical Pastoral Education Teaching Supervisor, a member of the Spiritual Health Care Team at Providence Health Care, is accountable to the Director, Spirituality &; Pastoral Care. Within the framework of a Catholic Health care organization and in accordance with the Mission, Vision, Values and Ethical Framework, the Supervisor:

• Coordinates a Clinical Pastoral Education (C.P.E.) program.
• Provides educational/learning opportunities for staff, physicians and volunteers on matters of spirituality and pastoral care.
• Performs direct service clinical spiritual care.

What You Bring

Education

• Master's Degree with relevant theological/spiritual studies from a recognized institution.
• Five (5) years' experience as a Teaching Supervisor (or commensurate experience).
• Current certification as a Teaching Supervisor by the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC).
• Current membership in good standing in C.A.S.C.
• Current endorsement by and a member in good standing with a recognized religious or faith group.

Skills and Abilities

• Good understanding of the Roman Catholic moral teaching and ethical framework.
• Demonstrated spiritual maturity and integrity.
• Approaches students and others in a person-centered manner with insight, discernment, and flexibility.
• Responsive to the need for appropriate spiritual care that is provided with sensitivity, openness and respect within the context of a multi-cultural, multi-faith milieu, which includes diverse expressions of spirituality
• Skillfully provides and seeks professional consultation with spiritual care colleagues and/or other professionals.
• Presents excellent organizational skills, demonstrating an affinity for teaching.
• Demonstrated computer literacy with word processing, spreadsheet and database skills.

What We Offer

• Values-based: As a values-based organization, this opportunity allows you to bring great insight and a unique perspective with our strong Spiritual Health Team. 
• Educating: This role is a front-row seat to see the next group of Spiritual Health Practitioners and have the great opportunity to mold and train them. 

• A competitive salary: $45.46 to $65.35 CAD per hour (~$88,900-$127,900 per annum).
• Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents. 
• Well-established training: We have a long training history at PHC, that has been ongoing for over 30 years. Our Spiritual Health program is well-known and highly organized.

Your Day to Day: 

• Develops, implements and evaluates a C.P.E. program in accordance with the standards established by the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (C.A.S.C.).
• Establishes program/course approval and site accreditation with C.A.S.C.
• Establishes and maintains eligibility for academic course credit at the Graduate Program level through the Vancouver School of Theology.
• Collaborates with the Professional Practice Leader/Site Coordinators in screening, placing, monitoring and evaluating C.P.E. students at P.H.C. sites.
• Collaborates with C.P.E. Supervisors from other organizations to facilitate a coordinated effort in pastoral education for the region.
• Is responsible for direct patient/resident care by providing pastoral/spiritual care for assigned unit(s).
• Assists Professional Practice Leader/Site Coordinators to develop and coordinate work plans for Pastoral Care Services staff to ensure appropriate, on-going professional development and skills acquisition.
• Develops, implements and evaluates spiritual care/pastoral care courses in the community in conjunction with programs within PHC.
• Participates in the overview of pastoral care services throughout Providence Health Care.

Join Us and Transform Your Career in Healthcare! 

Advance your career within a supportive and growth-oriented environment. Become a part of our journey as we approach the grand opening of our new hospital, where you will play a key role in shaping the future of healthcare.