Your Opportunity:
As Spiritual Care (SC) Team Lead, you are responsible for the leadership of the SC team at the University of Alberta Hospital. You will act as a role model for your SC colleagues, ensuring practice is evidence based, & patient/family centred. You will participate in program development/evaluation and support research initiatives on the service. You will ensure your own continuing education and encourage professional growth of your team. You will support orientation of students and staff and ensure student education meets current standards. The position is also responsible for team operational support, including day to day staffing, development of the on-call schedule, chairing team meetings/rounds etc. You will participate in department, discipline and zone committees as directed by Allied Health management. You will ensure that the overall goals/direction of the team reflect those of the AH department. You will provide management with input on staffing/resource decisions & will be available for staff recruitment or performance management as needed. You will provide input on patient care concerns, service delivery and program development & analyze productivity indicators to ensure efficiency of service delivery. The SC Team Lead is also responsible for direct patient care including assessment, intervention and follow-up to patients/families and staff referred to the service. This includes participating in the on-call rotation. You will comply with AHS, AH & SC policies and procedures within the legal and ethical parameters of the Canadian Association of Spiritual Care/Association canadienne de soins spirituels (CASC/ACSS). You will participate in patient related meetings & will complete required documentation while maintaining patient confidentiality. You will support the SC team, and staff in general, regarding ethical or clinically complex cases.
Description:

The successful candidate: Has the knowledge of and skills to address the needs of patient and families encountering crisis, disability, loss, bereavement and end of life care. Engages in self-reflective practice, and assesses the impact of one’s own spirituality, beliefs, values, assumptions, and power dynamics in relationship with patients and families. Continues to develop and maintain personal and professional growth, awareness and self-understanding. Uses critical thinking and application of principles of evidence-based practice. Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills: demonstrates ability to collaborate respectfully and work effectively with various spiritual, religious, cultural groups and all levels of staff. Demonstrates ability to foster interdisciplinary capacity for spiritual screening. Demonstrates ability to work in a professional manner and promote a holistic perspective to care. Understands systems thinking-the ability to think about components of a system in the context of relationships with each other and with other systems. Demonstrates skills in reflective and collaborative practice, active listening, negotiation, advocacy, and conflict resolution. Demonstrates knowledge of community resources and ability to establish external partnerships. Is proactive in developing and implementing effective strategies to resolve issues and problems, creating safe space, and building bridges.

• Acute Care Alberta: N
• Primary Care Alberta: N
• Recovery Alberta: N
• Classification: Team Lead
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: Rehabilitation and Allied Health
• Primary Location: U of A Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time

FTE: 1.00

• Posting End Date: 10-APR-2025
• Date Available: 05-MAY-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, On Call
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $36.72
• Maximum Salary: $62.97
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
  Required Qualifications:
  Master’s in theology and /or Spirituality/Religion or a clinically related field with confirmation of educational equivalency obtained from the Academic Assessment Committee of the National Professional Association (Canadian Association for Spiritual Care/Association canadienne de soins spirituels CASC/ACSS). 2nd Advanced Level, Clinical Psychospiritual Education (CPE and/or Psychospiritual Therapist Education PTE). Associate member of CASC/ACSS. Current membership with The Association of Counseling Therapy (ACTA), or equivalent. Current Basic Life Support (BLS-HCP) certification is required, as part of employment.
  Additional Required Qualifications:
  Your quality of work must meet departmental and organizational expectations. Demonstrated clarity in your communication, organization and consistency of ideas, both verbally and written, including clinical documentation, is required. Must be a highly motivated, confident, and enthusiastic individual with a positive attitude whose work aligns with AHS Values. Able to act quickly and decisively using critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Able to utilize strong judgment by analyzing facts, considering the impact, and arriving at a sound conclusion, seeking counsel when appropriate. Strong collaboration and consultation skills. You can work independently & as a part of the team creating strong, effective interpersonal working relationships with peers and other caregivers. Basic computer skills are a must.
  Preferred Qualifications:
  Experience working in a hospital setting preferred. Understanding of provision of Spiritual Care within a public health setting, particularly AHS is an asset.

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