At Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, the responsibilities of spiritual care typically included
1. Providing emotional and spiritual support to patients, families, and caregivers facing cancer diagnosis and treatment.
2. Conducting assessments to understand the spiritual and existential needs of individuals and offering appropriate interventions.
3. Facilitating discussions around end-of-life care, meaning-making, and existential concerns.
4. Offering pastoral care, prayer, and rituals according to the beliefs and preferences of patients and families.
5. Collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure holistic care for patients, addressing their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
6. Providing support and guidance during difficult decisions, grief, and loss.
7. Liaising with chaplains, religious leaders, and community resources to meet diverse spiritual needs.
8. Participating in interdisciplinary meetings and trainings to enhance spiritual care provision within the healthcare setting.