Spiritual Care Coordinator

Organization: St. Joseph’s General Hospital Elliot Lake
Position Title: Spiritual Care Coordinator
Reports to: Long-Term and Spiritual Care
Location: Elliot Lake, Ontario

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CONTACT INFORMATION

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Human Resources Department – [email protected]

We offer competitive salary and vacation, extended health, dental benefits, and a pension plan through HOOPP.

RECRUITMENT NOTICE

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ACCESSIBILITY

SJGHEL is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations upon request in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

ABOUT ST. JOSEPH’S GENERAL HOSPITAL

St. Joseph’s General Hospital Elliot Lake (SJGHEL) is a patient focused, community driven, and quality-oriented healthcare organization dedicated to providing safe, high-quality care to the communities we serve. We are committed to advancing healthcare excellence across rural Northern Ontario, strengthening interprofessional collaboration, enhancing quality and safety, and ensuring accessible, patient centered care for all.

Join Our Dynamic Team as a Spiritual Care Coordinator! Location: Elliot Lake, Ontario Salary: $81,171.00 to $93,300.00 St. Joseph’s General Hospital Elliot Lake (SJGHEL) is a Centre of Excellence and was founded on the rich history and legacy of the Sisters of St. Joseph, who built and administered the Hospital. SJGHEL includes a 55-bed acute care hospital, a 64-bed long-term care home, and a mental health and addictions centre. It is the largest organization in 3.5-hour corridor between Sault Ste. Marie and Sudbury, Ontario that provides: Obstetrical Services, Intensive Care, Surgical Services, Specialist Clinics, Addiction Treatment Services, CT Scanning, Dialysis Services, and Inpatient/Outpatient Diabetes Education and Care. We also provide the largest Satellite Oncology Program in the area, with over 500 visits annually. St. Joseph’s General Hospital Elliot Lake (SJGHEL) is seeking a compassionate and mission- driven Spiritual Care Coordinator to join our team. Reporting to the Manager, Long-Term and Spiritual Care, this role is responsible for coordinating and implementing spiritual care services that align with our mission and values, and supports the diverse spiritual needs of our patients, residents, clients, and community. The ideal candidate will provide guidance and support to patients, residents, families, staff, and volunteers while fostering a culture of whole-person care. Key responsibilities include integrating our healing mission into the continuum of care, collaborating with local clergy and interdisciplinary teams, and offering supportive counseling to those under our care and our care teams. Applicants should have certification as a Spiritual Care Practitioner recognized by the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (preferred) and a minimum of two (2) years of chaplaincy experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in a hospital or long-term care environment. If you are dedicated to providing compassionate spiritual care and fostering a supportive team environment, we invite you to apply and become part of our mission-driven team. Please apply directly on the SJGHEL Careers Website at https://sjghel.ca/about/working- here/current-openings/. The posting will remain active until filled; however, the search committee will begin screening candidates October 7, 2026. We offer competitive salary and vacation, extended health and dental benefits, and a pension plan through HOOPP. JOB TITLE: Spiritual Care Coordinator DATE PREPARED: February 28, 2025 DEPARTMENT: Long-term and Spiritual Care DATE REVISED: September 11, 2026 PROGRAM: LOCATION: SJGHEL AFFILIATION: Non-Union PAYBAND: Grade 4 KEY FUNCTION: Responsible for coordinating and implementing spiritual care services, providing consultation, and mission expertise. Assists in integrating the healing aspects of our mission into the continuum of care. The coordinator will emphasize the foundational principles and core values of our health care philosophy, ensuring they are integrated into the organization’s practices and upholding our mission. REPORTING: Under the general direction of the Manager, Long-Term and Spiritual Care. DUTIES: 1. Provide leadership and guidance to ensure the integration of mission, vision and values throughout the organization. 2. Coordinate Spiritual Care Services 3. Serves as an advocate for spiritual and religious care needs of patients/residents, families, staff and volunteers. 4. Attend appropriate functions and represents and institution internally and externally as requested. 5. Participate in the orientation of all new employees. 6. Comply with the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC) standards of professional practice. 7. Collaborate with local clergy, employees of the organization and members of the Medical Staff to ensure appropriate spiritual care is provided to the organization’s patients, residents and clients. 8. Visit patients and their family and friends to assess their spiritual needs and provide or arrange the appropriate service. 9. Collaborates to support whole person-centered care across all disciplines and is a member of the inter-professional team 10. Provides education to staff regarding the role of Spiritual and Religious Care as part of holistic care and participates in committees which assist and nurture the spirituality of residents/patients, families, staff and volunteers. 11. Arrange services, celebration of religious holidays, memorial services, the provision of sacraments and ensures a supply of religious material. 12. Ensure that twenty-four (24) hour emergency clergy service is provided through an on-call system. 13. Provides staff support and debriefing related to work crisis. 14. Provide supportive counseling to individuals and groups. 15. Maintain the chapels of the Hospital, the Manor and the Oaks Centre. 16. Perform other duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND TRAINING: 1. Successful completion of clinical spiritual education recognized by the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care and certification as a Spiritual Care Practitioner preferred. EXPERIENCE: 1. Minimum of two years of demonstrated chaplaincy experience in healthcare, preferably in a long-term care or hospital environment KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: 1. Knowledge of, and willingness to support SJGHEL’s Mission, Vision & Values of Compassion, Humility and Harmony, Respect, Integrity, Social Responsibility and The Sacredness of Life. 2. Demonstrated competency in adult education 3. Theoretical and practical understanding of the Catholic healthcare ministry as a part of the mission of the Catholic Church 4. Well-developed written and oral communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills 5. Understanding of the current healthcare environment 6. Appropriate experience and knowledge of the delivery of healthcare in an institutional setting as well as in the ambulatory setting 7. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with all members of the organization and external partners. 8. Demonstrated strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). PERSONAL SUITABILITY: 1. Ability to develop partnerships and collaborative processes across the organization. 2. Demonstrated ability to take appropriate action to resolve workplace related issues and problems. 3. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development. 4. Demonstrated professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues. 5. Demonstrated positive work record and excellent attendance record. 6. Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands of the job. 7. Ability to travel between local sites. OTHER: 1. Bilingualism is an asset