Mary Potter Hospice provides specialist palliative care services for people living in Wellington, Porirua and Kāpiti. We provide equitable, compassionate, patient- and whānau- centred, free-of-charge hospice care for patients, families, whānau and carers in the places they call home, and at our Inpatient Unit in Newtown.
We are committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi through our work, ensuring equitable and culturally respectful care for all. By integrating Te Ao Māori values and practices, we strive to create an inclusive environment that upholds the mana and dignity of those we serve.
Job Description
Mary Potter Hospice is seeking a compassionate and skilled Spiritual Carer for our In-patient unit in Newtown and for our community teams in Porirua and Kāpiti for 18 hours per week.
Why join us?
• Flexible working hours in a values-based organisation.
• An environment where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others.
• A professional development programme that supports and enables you to grow and learn.
• A strong, supportive team approach to assist you in your role.
• Award-winning Wellbeing Programme, offering carers leave, wellbeing payments, and a wellbeing day each year.
About the position:
We are looking for a Spiritual Carer to provide skilled and compassionate spiritual care to our patients, whānau, and staff. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will offer spiritual guidance and support, helping foster a strong culture of spiritual care across our services.
Desired Skills and Experience
Key Responsibilities:
Provide spiritual care to patients, whānau, and staff within the inpatient unit and community.
Be part of the multidisciplinary team, offering spiritual guidance and supporting spiritual care initiatives.
Visit patients referred to the inpatient unit and in the community.
Deliver training and develop spiritual care initiatives.
Maintain and develop a network of spiritual leaders and community agencies.
To be considered, you will need to:
Hold relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent extensive spiritual care experience.
Be registered with a professional body.
Hold a Clinical Pastoral Education Certificate (desirable, depending on experience).
Be willing to undergo pre-employment health screening and a Ministry of Justice criminal records check.
Have NZ residency or a valid work visa.
Hold a current full driver’s licence.
Interested?
If you would like to be part of our dedicated and friendly team here at Mary Potter Hospice, supporting our community during an important time in their lives, we would love to hear from you.
Press "Apply" to submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you!
We will interview as we receive applications.
For further information, contact:
Helen Golds, Nurse Manager – Inpatient -Unit and Wellington Community, Phone: 021 459 304
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