Hospital Chaplain Northland District Health Board

Due to the resignation of one of the Ecumenical Chaplains applications are being sought from experienced chaplains and other suitably qualified ordained clergy for this permanent full time Hospital Chaplaincy position.
The incumbent will work with local clergy and will also be expected to train and supervise a number of voluntary chaplaincy assistants and will increasingly be responsible for raising awareness of the nature and importance of spiritual care.
Applicants should have completed a degree or equivalent qualification in theology or ministry, and should ideally have completed a minimum of one Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) course and have at least 3 years' experience in hospital chaplaincy, parish or other relevant ministry positions.
The ability to provide Christian ministry and spiritual care to people with a range of health needs, from a variety of cultural and religious backgrounds, and to participate in a multi-disciplinary health care team, operating in ways consistent with the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi, is required. The successful applicant will be an excellent communicator and team player.
An appointee who is not already an accredited NZ Healthcare Chaplain will be required to work towards obtaining accreditation. Chaplains are required to become accredited within 5 years of first appointment.
An application form is available to download from the ICHC website (www.ichc.org.nz)
Applications must be received by 5 pm on Friday 18 September 2015