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- COV00057732 Requisition #
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- 3 days ago Post Date
Your Opportunity:
In a place where every story matters, help create moments of hope, resilience, and human connection. This is your opportunity to join the dynamic health care team at Villa Caritas, an acute care geriatric psychiatry facility that specializes in caring for seniors with complex mental health issues. In this permanent full-time position, you will be providing spiritual care to patients, their supporting families and Covenant Health staff. As part of the Spiritual Care team, you will participate in overnight on-call rotation with the team of chaplains at the Misericordia Community Hospital (MCH). Your professional practice of being highly relational will continue to support the compassionate culture in Covenant Health. As an integral part of Covenant Health's Geriatric Psychiatry Program, you will support collaboration between the patient, their support system and the care team. You will report to the Manager, Spiritual Care Acute (Urban and Rural).
Description:
As a professional, integrated member on the healthcare team, the Chaplain, accountable to the Manager of Spiritual Care, seeks to improve the quality of life for patients, families, and staff, experiencing spiritual, moral or existential distress related to changes in health, ability, and life circumstances. Utilizing a holistic, relational approach, the Chaplain assesses the nature and extent of the client's concerns, develops a plan of care, and provides therapeutic interventions to promote and engage the client in their healing process, focusing on the wellness needs and goals of the client. Chaplains use interventions informed by spirituality, religion and the social sciences as well as counselling psychotherapeutic theories and an awareness of cultural traditions. Chaplains honour and promote diversity and inclusion, while modeling respect and sensitivity. Chaplains initiate and engage in consultations and referrals with other professional colleagues and provide spiritual leadership across Covenant Health sites. This position is non-unionized.
- Classification: Chaplain
- Union: COV OUT OF SCOPE
- Unit and Program: Spiritual Care
- Primary Location: Villa Caritas
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 26-JUN-2026
- Date Available: 27-JUL-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, On Call
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Hourly Salary: $37.12
- Maximum Hourly Salary: $55.68
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Commencement of a Master's degree in Theology, Spirituality, Religion and/or related field of studies from an accredited college or university. Advanced Level of SPE (CASC/ACSS) required. Membership with the Canadian Association of Spiritual Care (CASC/ACSS).
Additional Required Qualifications:
Suitable knowledge required for working within a geriatric or acute care setting, as well as familiarity with primary patient populations: psychiatry, geriatrics, palliative, intensive care/critical care, surgery, medicine, emergency and women’s health. Demonstrated understanding and ability to work in a multifaith, multicultural and multidisciplinary setting. Commitment to personal and professional integration, as well as spiritual, psychological and emotional integration. Ability to engage in spiritual, philosophical and/or theological reflection. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Computer skills in Outlook, Teams, Microsoft Office (including Excel, Word). Ability to learn computer software such as Connect Care. Ability to listen and be a grounded and emotionally regulated presence. Ability to be non-judgmental, maintain confidence, and affirm individual worth. Ability to cope with a high degree of psychological, emotional and spiritual stress.
Preferred Qualifications:
CASC/ACSS Certification as Spiritual Care Practitioner preferred. Three years of experience providing spiritual care in a healthcare setting.
Hiring Requirements
Please submit your resume to apply. We will review only the information provided in your resume during the screening process.
The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:
Security Screening: As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose of previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts.
Be the Difference
Covenant Health invites you to be the difference in people's lives, your career, and your community. Guided by faith-based values, integrity, and compassion, every role contributes to person-centered care and a deeper purpose. Employees are supported through mentorship, education, and growth opportunities, working with inclusive teams that value collaboration and belonging. Together, Covenant Health advances healthcare innovation and shapes a healthier, more compassionate future for Alberta and beyond.