The Mater Hospital is a leading private hospital, and an icon of the North Shore. Renowned for our quality in care and compassion, we take a holistic approach to healthcare and acknowledge the uniqueness of every patient to create a healing environment that is second to none. We are part of St Vincent’s Health Australia, the nation’s largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider and for over 105 years we have worked in partnership with our patients and their families.
The Mater Hospital is a world class facility operating over 231 hospital beds and with our Maternity unit being voted the Best Private Maternity Unit in NSW, our experienced team of healthcare professionals, care givers and support staff are equipped to provide the highest level of therapeutic, medical and surgical services.
About the Role
The position provides Pastoral Care Services to patients, families, significant others and staff of the Mater Hospital, Sydney.
The candidate must have
Qualifications in Pastoral Care - Clinical Pastoral Education 1 unit (CPE1) is mandatory. Experience in chaplaincy, counselling, psychology, health or theology is preferable.
Understanding of Clinical Pastoral issues and employment experience in a health care or other complex setting.
Understanding of Catholic tradition and the sacraments of the Catholic Church
Understanding of and commitment to the Catholic ethos and Mission identity of the Mater Hospital and St Vincent's Health Australia
Excellent organisation and communication skills
The position will work within the framework of the Mission, Vision, Values and Philosophy of St Vincent’s Health Australia. The position will maintain personal and professional standards in accordance with the Code of Ethics for Pastoral Care in Health Care Settings and the Code of Conduct of SVHA.
Benefits
We offer our employees career-pathing and ongoing development and learning.
Located in North Sydney just across from the Harbour Bridge getting to our organisation is easy. Numerous public transport options are available including 3 train stations within walking distance.
Application Instructions:
Applicants are requested to apply online and to address the selection criteria. Kindly attach a copy of your resumé and cover letter.
Criminal record and/or child protection checks will be conducted and will form part of the selection criteria for this role. Employment with the Mater Hospital Sydney is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - Policy Directive. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with the policy directive.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices and the principles of cultural diversity. As part of SVHA’s commitment to the federal government’s employment parity initiative, we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au
View Reconciliation Action Plan