Spiritual Carer
Walk alongside patients, family and whānau, supporting them with their spiritual needs to provide quality end-of life care
We usually respond within two weeks
- Support patients, whānau 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
Mōu | For you
Our 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, whānau, our community and each other. We welcome applications from all backgrounds who share our values of aroha (compassionate), tautikanga (professional), and mō 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.
Mō te tūnga | About the role
The Spiritual Carer supports patients and their whānau in their differing spiritual and/or religious beliefs utilising Te Whara Tapa Wha Māori health model. You will be an integral member of the MDT providing high quality palliative care to patients and their whānau in our service. You will regularly visit patients referred in Kārohirohi 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 whānau.
He kōrero mōu | About you
You have demonstrated knowledge and skills in working with whānau 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 mātou tēnei | About us
Harbour Hospice is one of the largest hospices in Aotearoa and has been caring for tūroro (patients) and their family and whānau 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, whānau and family, our community and our people, at the heart of everything.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
We 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 peggy.newton@harbourhospice.org.nz with any questions, or to arrange a kōrero (chat) before you apply, if that is what you need from this process.
Applications close Sunday 14 July 2024
You 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.
- Service
- Family Support
- Role
- Spiritual Carer
- Locations
- Harbour Hospice North Shore
Harbour Hospice North Shore
About Harbour Hospice
Harbour Hospice is the only specialist, palliative care provider for families living in the Hibiscus Coast, North Shore and Warkworth / Wellsford communities. We provide compassionate, free care working primarily with patients, families and carers in their homes, and also within our three hospice sites. Our bespoke services include medical care, spiritual support, physiotherapy, social activities and more, with an emphasis on helping people live every moment in whatever way is important to them.
Spiritual Carer
Walk alongside patients, family and whānau, supporting them with their spiritual needs to provide quality end-of life care
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