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Spiritual and Religious Care Chaplain - Rehabilitation and Supportive Case Services

Halifax, NS, B3H 2Y9, Canada

$38.43 - $50.99 hourly

Within 25 km of Halifax · About 0.5 km from the city centre

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Job details

Pay: $38.43 - $50.99 hourly
Apply by: Oct 20, 2026
Posted: Oct 9, 2026

Original job description

Req ID: 227361
Location: Central Zone, Centennial Building - QEII
Department: OPCZ Med/Surg/Cancer Care SC
Type of Employment: Casual Hourly PT long-assignment (50%) x 1
Union: NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 19-Oct-26

About the Opportunity

Under the general supervision of the Program Manager and collaborating as part of the interdisciplinary health care team in the assigned areas, the staff chaplain responds to the spiritual needs of patients, families through visits, counseling, religious practices, and use of sacred texts. The Staff Chaplain participates in appropriate committees and other interdisciplinary functions, and collaborates with other chaplains (Staff and Denominational), faith group leaders, and community visitors. Other responsibilities include supporting and participating in education and program planning, documenting spiritual care assessments and interventions in the clinical record, and taking part in the on-call system.

You may be required to provide services throughout the Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services across sites.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

Masters of Divinity (or equivalent Master of Theology)
Certified member in good standing with the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC)
Certified Specialist in Spiritual Care through the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC)
Certified Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Teaching Supervisor through the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC)
Proficiency in spiritual assessment, relationship and intervention
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to prioritize effectively
Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team
Competencies in other languages an asset; French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

Short assignment part-time position; 37.5 hours biweekly
Approximately 12 months

Compensation and Benefits

$38.43 - $50.99 hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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Responsibilities

The staff chaplain provides spiritual care to patients and families through counseling, religious practices, and clinical documentation. They also collaborate with interdisciplinary health care teams and participate in program planning and on-call duties.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master of Divinity or Master of Theology and be a certified member of the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care. Proficiency in spiritual assessment and the ability to work effectively within a clinical team environment are required.

Skills

Spiritual assessment
Counseling
Clinical pastoral education
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Spiritual care
Communication skills
Program planning
Documentation
Crisis intervention
Religious practices

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Travel insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Defined benefit pension plan

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Keywords

Chaplain
Spiritual Care
Healthcare
Master of Divinity
CASC
Clinical Pastoral Education
Rehabilitation
Supportive Care
Interdisciplinary Team
Patient Care
Counseling
Religious Practices
Clinical Record
On-call
NSGEU
Nova Scotia Health

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