Providence·Mission Viejo, California
Provides pastoral ministry and sacramental care to Catholic patients and their families within a healthcare setting. Leads the implementation of the organization's Mission and Values through worship and religious rituals.
Priest Sacramental Minister at Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, CA. This position is per-diem and will work 8-hour, Variable shifts.
Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo has received Magnet designation in 2012, 2017, 2021 and are in the process of earning our fourth designation in 2025!
This is a prestigious designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), which recognizes organizations that provide the highest-quality care.
Only eight percent of hospitals nationwide have achieved Magnet designation.
We are also recognized as one of the best regional hospitals in 18 types of care by U.S.
News & World Report, including orthopedic and gastroenterological care.
Our hospital is also honored with awards for cardiac surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, and excellence in women's services by Healthgrades and Newsweek.
The Priest Sacramental Minister provides pastoral ministry to Catholic patients and their families. Leads associates in appropriately addressing the needs of Catholic patients. Addresses the spiritual needs of the organization through worship, sacraments, and religious rituals. They are directly responsible for the implementation of the Mission and Values and leads implementation of the policies and procedures of the Department of Spiritual Health Services and the facility in which they serve.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
• Master's Degree Theology, Divinity, Spirituality, Pastoral Ministry, or the equivalent applicable education from an accredited institution.
Why Join Providence?
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At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits [https://providence.jobs/benefits/].
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act [https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/images.provhealth.org/HR-onboarding/LA_County_Fair_Chance_Ordinance_2024.pdf].
The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange county - and everywhere in between. In Southern California, Providence provides care throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, High Desert and beyond.
Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care, and even our own Providence High School.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer [https://www.providenceiscalling.jobs/eeo/]. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity [https://providence.jobs/diversity/] makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.
Requires a Master's degree in Theology, Divinity, Spirituality, or Pastoral Ministry. Preferred qualifications include ACPE accredited clinical pastoral education and one year of healthcare pastoral experience.
Market context
In California, Priest Sacramental Minister and spiritual care roles are typically tied to hospitals, faith-based health systems, and other settings where chaplaincy and sacramental support are needed. Competition is often strongest for candidates with a master’s degree in theology, divinity, spirituality, or pastoral ministry, plus ACPE-accredited clinical pastoral education and healthcare pastoral experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then tailor your application to show sacramental ministry, bedside presence, and interdisciplinary care experience.
