The role operates within the scope of spiritual care practice as defined by the Spiritual Care Australia Capabilities Framework, the SCA Code of Conduct, and the National Guidelines for Spiritual Care in Aged Care, and contributes to the facilities' obligations under the Aged Care Quality Standards.
Key responsibilities
Reporting to the Director of Psychology within Allied Health the practitioner manages and delivers spiritual care to residents, families, and staff in partnership with the University Hospital Geelong Spiritual Care team.
Provide leadership in Spiritual Care, contribute to committees and working groups, develop and implement policies and strategies, and drive service improvement.
Lead and deliver compassionate, culturally protected spiritual and emotional care to patients and families, including support through grief, loss,



crisis and end-of-life care, and facilitate connections with faith/spiritual communities where requested.
Ensure compliance with credentialing, skilled standards, legislation and Barwon Health requirements; promote risk management, effective documentation and reporting, responsible use of resources, and continuous quality and safety improvement.
What you need
Relevant qualifications in theology, pastoral care, or a related field.
Certification or eligibility for certification with a recognised spiritual care organization.
Experience in providing spiritual care within a healthcare setting.
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📌 Spiritual Care Practitioner, Residential Aged Care Geelong
🏢 Barwon Health
📍 Geelong