Full time
Position Purpose
The 12-month Nurse Residency Program atSaint Mary's Hospital in Waterbury, CT, is designed for any Registered Nurse RN with less than 1-year of nursing experience to expand the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required of a Registered Nurse to move from entry-level competence toward proficiency and expertise.
What you will do
Develop clinical judgment and decision‑making
Deliver safe, evidence‑based, people‑centered care
Build leadership skills at the bedside
Apply research and best practices in daily care
Learn through collaboration with educators, preceptors, and peers.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduated or projected to graduate from an accredited nursing program
Less than 12 months of RN experience
Valid Connecticut RN license required before orientation. *RN license number must be provided on the Monday before orientation
More info: https://www.trinityhealthofne.org/clinical-education-and-research/nurse-residency-programs
Position Highlights and Benefits
All New Graduate RN roles are Full‑Time (36 hrs/week)
Blended learning with classroom, simulation, and skills labs
Support from experienced preceptors and clinical educators
Focus on quality, safety, communication, and professional growth
Participation in an Evidence‑Based Practice (EBP) project
Opportunities across a variety of specialty units (based on availability).
Ministry/Facility Information
Saint Mary’s Hospital, operating since 1909, is a Catholic, not-for-profit, community teaching hospital dedicated to serving patients in Waterbury, CT, and the surrounding communities. What sets us apart is evident from the moment you walk through our doors: the genuine warmth and attentiveness of our physicians and nurses, the pristine condition of our facilities, and the way we strive to make patients and their families feel cared for, akin to being a cherished member of our own family.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 123,000 colleagues and nearly 27,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 26 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 88 hospitals, 135 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, its annual operating revenue is $21.5 billion with $1.4 billion returned to its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.
