Welcome to St John of God Health Care

St John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees (caregivers). We operate 27 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,500 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.

With over 127 years’ experience in health care, we have an excellent reputation as a caring, nurturing and supportive employer. Learning is highly valued and there are many opportunities for professional development.

The Position

St John of God Hawkesbury District Health Service is a teaching hospital in Windsor NSW, providing acute, community and allied health services for the local community and surrounding areas.  Our 131-bed healthcare facility is operated by St John of God Health Care and provides public patient services under a public-private partnership with the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District.

The Pastoral Practitioner works as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team for the provision of holistic pastoral services to patients and clients.  The role will be responsible for the provision of emotional and spiritual support, theological reflection, ritual facilitation, faith/belief integration, establishing pastoral therapeutic relationships, trauma and grief counselling and emotional intelligence.

This is position is being offered on a permanent part-time basis, working 23 hours per week.  For those willing to work across multiple locations increased hours are available.

The successful candidate will have:  

• A willingness and capacity to embrace the Mission and Values of St John of God Health Care.
• Completed, or working towards a tertiary level qualification/studies in a relevant field (such as Social work, Counselling, Pastoral, Nursing)
• and/or
• Prior experience in the provision of pastoral care in a relevant setting including SJGHC pastoral internship program and/or supervised pastoral field placement and professional development courses relevant to pastoral practice.
• Demonstrated capability and competence in the establishment of therapeutic pastoral relationships with patients and clients from a variety of faith, cultural and social backgrounds.
• Demonstrated capacity in delivering ritual, liturgy, prayer or reflection that respects others cultural and religious beliefs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ability to contribute positively to a multidisciplinary team within the professional boundaries of the role.
• Flexibility with working hours including the ability and preparedness to undertake evening/weekend shift/on call duties as required.

The Benefits:

• Salary: $71654 to $91,984, plus 11% superannuation
• Generous salary packaging options
  • Up to $15,900 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent, or other everyday living expenses
  • Up to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire
  • Access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and expenses
• A welcoming & supportive culture
• Discounts on hospital services & private health insurance
• Option to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave
• Dynamic multidisciplinary team
• Professional development opportunities
• Various corporate discounts & benefits
• On-site subsidised parking
• Employee Assistance Program

All applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria available on the last page of the position description available via this link >   Pastoral Practitioner, SJGHC.pdf

St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse.

All Category A caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Covid-19 (primary dose) to fulfil the requirements of the role.

For enquiries contact Stuart Clark, Pastoral Services Manager, on 02 4560 5649.

Applications Close: 20th November 2023