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Pastoral Practitioner

JuniorMid levelPart-timeHybridBendigo VIC 3550, AustraliaPosted 4 weeks agoVerified 1 month ago
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About the job

The Pastoral Practitioner at St John of God Bendigo Hospital plays a vital role in delivering holistic pastoral services to patients and clients. This position focuses on providing emotional and spiritual support while fostering therapeutic relationships across diverse backgrounds. The team thrives in a collaborative environment that values inclusivity, personal growth, and a commitment to patient care.

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Providing emotional and spiritual support

Offering emotional and spiritual support, theological reflection, and ritual facilitation to patients and clients.
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Establishing pastoral therapeutic relationships

Building and maintaining therapeutic relationships with patients and clients to address their spiritual needs.
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Advocating for patients and clients

Advocating for patients/clients and families to ensure their priorities and best interests are recognized.

Key criteria

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Pastoral care experience

Demonstrated experience providing pastoral care in diverse settings.

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Theological reflection skills

Proven ability to facilitate theological reflection for spiritual growth.

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Active listening skills

Experience employing active listening to address client needs compassionately.

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5 criteria for this job
Pastoral care experience
Demonstrated experience providing pastoral care in diverse settings.

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Theological reflection skills
Proven ability to facilitate theological reflection for spiritual growth.

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Active listening skills
Experience employing active listening to address client needs compassionately.

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Relevant tertiary qualification
Completed or pursuing a qualification in Social Work, Counselling, or related fields.

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Interpersonal communication skills
Strong skills in delivering rituals and respecting diverse beliefs.

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