Seek basic training in nursing to become a registered nurse from institutions such as Health Ministry Department, St. Mary's Seminary and University, Wesley Seminary's Equipping Lay ministry, ELM, Adventist Health Care and Shenandoah University. Church nurses require training as a registered nurse first. Look for their addresses or emails online and join the Nurses Christian Fellowship International body for membership.
Get training in spiritual matters from your local church before applying for the job by assisting church leaders in outreach programs and sermon preparation. A church nurse also provides spiritual as well as health counseling services and education with very little or no hands-on care. Ask local church leaders what role a church nurse plays as a volunteer, motivator or as a leading figure in support groups.
Participate in church outreaches together with the church leaders to cultivate a rich knowledge of what the church offers to the community, such as compassion to the bereaved and caring for the soul, mind and body of the sick. Visit prisons, hospitals, children's homes and destitute people's homes to learn how to advocate healing using mercy, dignity and compassion.
Obtain basic training in guiding and counseling, first aid and family health, which will help you guide the church's health department and engage in consultation. Look for available church positions online and list them down. Align all your education and skills certificates together, write a resume detailing your work experience and education background.
Apply for the position to an identified church, addressing the letter to the church leader, for example, the priest or pastor. Include your current contacts and physical address, state that you have experience in community outreach and pastoral programs, and list a few names of the places where you have done your field work. Prepare for an interview.
Practice your community health speech and spiritual counseling speeches in case you are called upon to deliver them when you get the job.