Covenant Health Alberta
 
305 Lynx St, Banff, AB T1L 1H7
$36.25–$54.37 an hour - Casual
 

Job details
Pay
$36.25–$54.37 an hour
Job type
Casual
Shift and schedule
Day shift

Location
305 Lynx St, Banff, AB T1L 1H7

Full job description
As a professional, integrated member of the healthcare team, the Chaplain supports patients, families, and staff who are experiencing spiritual, existential and moral distress: loss of meaning and connection related to changes in health, ability, and life circumstances. Utilizing a holistic and relational approach, the Chaplain assesses the nature and extent of the client's concerns, develops a plan of care, and provides therapeutic interventions to promote and engage the client in their healing process. Chaplains provide patient centered care, focusing on the wellness needs and goals of the client. Chaplains use interventions informed by spirituality, religion, social sciences and counselling psychotherapeutic modalities. With an awareness of cultural traditions, Chaplains honor and promote diversity and inclusion, modeling respect and sensitivity. Chaplains initiate and engage in consultations and referrals with other clinical professionals and provide spiritual leadership across Covenant Health sites. This position is non-unionized.

Classification: Chaplain
Union: COV OUT OF SCOPE
Unit and Program: Spiritual Care
Primary Location: Banff Mineral Springs Hospital
Location Details: As Per Location
Employee Class: Casual/Relief
FTE: 0.00
Posting End Date: 03-SEP-2025
Date Available: 13-SEP-2025
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
Shifts per cycle: Varies
Shift Pattern: Days
Days Off: Other
Minimum Hourly Salary: $36.25
Maximum Hourly Salary: $54.37
Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Required Qualifications:
Commencement of a Master's degree in Theology, Spirituality, Religion and/or related field of studies from an accredited college or university. Second Basic Level of SPE (CASC/ACSS) required. Membership or Associate Membership with the Canadian Association of Spiritual Care (CASC/ACSS).


Additional Required Qualifications:
Suitable knowledge required for working within an acute and long-term care setting, as well as primary patient populations: acute care, emergency, geriatrics, palliative, intensive care/critical care, surgery, psychiatry, medicine and women’s health. Demonstrated understanding and ability to work in a multifaith, multicultural and multidisciplinary setting. Commitment to personal and professional integration, as well as spiritual, psychological and emotional integration. Ability to engage in spiritual, philosophical and/or theological reflection. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Computer skills in Email, Outlook, Microsoft Office (including Excel, Word). Ability to learn computer software such as Connect Care. Ability to listen and be a grounded and emotionally regulated presence. Ability to be non-judgmental, maintain confidence, and affirm individual worth. Ability to cope with a high degree of psychological, emotional and spiritual stress.


Preferred Qualifications:
CASC/ACSS Certification as Spiritual Care Practitioner preferred. Three years of experience providing spiritual care in a healthcare setting.