Employment Type: Permanent part time Hours: 30 weekly hours Salary: $42.33 (depending on qualification) Location: Mercy Place Myrtleford Upload with Application: Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications. Contact: Leisha Salter, Service Manager- LSalter@mercy.com.au Please apply directly to the job advertisement, no email applications will be accepted Where there’s life, there’s Mercy. Where there’s care, there’s You. Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be? Mercy Health is a Catholic organization grounded in a 2,000-year tradition of caring for others. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Health is made up of more than 10,000 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women’s health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development. Mercy Health is proud to be recognized as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WGEA. Mercy Health is committed to the safety of all children and vulnerable people across our services. We recognize the importance of listening to their voices and have a zero tolerance for any form of abuse and neglect. At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better. To do that, we need you. Join us as at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes. About the opportunity: Provide emotional, spiritual, and psychological support to residents, helping them cope with the challenges of aging, loss, and health changes. Act as a compassionate listener for residents, offering counselling and comfort during times of distress, loneliness, or grief. Organize and lead religious services, prayers, or rituals tailored to residents' spiritual needs, respecting their diverse beliefs. Support residents and their families during end-of-life care, offering comfort, counselling, and spiritual care at this difficult time. Work alongside other health care staff (nurses, doctors, social workers) to provide holistic care to residents. Facilitate access to sacraments such as Holy Communion , Reconciliation , and Anointing of the Sick , ensuring residents can practice their faith regularly. What you’ll bring: You’re resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centered care. To thrive in this role, you will have: At least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education or other relevant qualification. Theological and/or other relevant graduate qualifications. Proficient computer skills. Training in pastoral care, counselling, or spiritual guidance is important to offer residents adequate emotional and spiritual support. Sensitivity to residents' diverse cultural backgrounds and spiritual beliefs to ensure inclusive care. You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining: NDIS clearance or Police check Valid work rights
