Full time
Day Shift
Lead with Purpose. Inspire Excellence. Transform Patient Care.
At Saint Mary's Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Of New England, we are committed to providing exceptional, compassionate care to the communities we serve. We are seeking an experienced and engaging Nurse Manager to lead our Inpatient General Surgery Unit and foster a culture of excellence, accountability, professional development, and patient-centered care.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a dynamic nursing leader who is passionate about staff engagement, quality outcomes, operational excellence, and building high-performing teams. The Nurse Manager will play a key role in advancing nursing practice, supporting colleague growth, strengthening interdisciplinary partnerships, and delivering exceptional surgical patient care.
The Nurse Manager is accountable for the leadership, management, and advancement of clinical operations within the Inpatient General Surgery Unit. This leader will oversee daily operations, staff development, quality and patient safety initiatives, resource management, and regulatory compliance while ensuring the delivery of safe, efficient, and compassionate patient care.
The successful candidate will inspire and empower nursing staff, lead through change, promote evidence-based practice, and create an environment where colleagues feel valued, supported, and engaged.
What You'll Do
Lead daily operations of the General Surgery Unit
Foster a positive, high-performing team culture
Drive quality, safety, and patient experience initiatives
Manage staffing, performance, recruitment, and development
Support professional growth and accountability across the unit
What We're Looking For
We're seeking an experienced nurse leader who can build an engaged, high-performing team while driving quality, accountability, and exceptional patient outcomes.
The ideal candidate will have:
Experience leading a nursing unit or clinical team
Strong leadership, communication, and coaching skills
A track record of improving quality, safety, and operational performance
Success developing and mentoring staff
The ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines
A commitment to patient-centered care, professional growth, and continuous improvement
Experience leading teams through change and transformation
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Connecticut or eligibility to obtain
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
Previous nursing leadership or management experience required
Preferred Qualifications
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or related healthcare leadership degree
Progressive leadership experience in an acute care hospital setting
Experience in surgical services, medical-surgical nursing, or inpatient surgical care
Why Join Saint Mary's Hospital?
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
Collaborative and supportive leadership team
Mission-driven organization focused on compassionate care
Commitment to nursing excellence, quality outcomes, and patient safety
Be part of a nationally recognized health system dedicated to serving the community
Facility Information
Saint Mary’s Hospital is a Catholic, not-for-profit, acute care, community teaching hospital that has served Greater Waterbury since 1909. Licensed for 347 beds, Saint Mary’s is designated as a Level II Trauma Center, offers award-winning cardiac and stroke care. We house the region’s only pediatric emergency care unit and was the first to introduce the daVinci® Robotic Surgery System.
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.
