Position Purpose

The 12-month Nurse Residency Program at Saint 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

Transition successfully to a competent practitioner

Learn effective decision-making Skills

Provide clinical nursing leadership when administering care

Incorporate research-based evidence into practice

Minimum Qualifications

Projected to graduate (or already graduated) from an accredited College/University and/or have less than 12 months of RN experience

Possess a valid Connecticut RN license before the start of the program (you must possess your RN license number on the Monday before the Hospital Orientation start date).

Position Highlights and Benefits

A mixture of computer-based and classroom-based learning, as well as state-of-the-art simulation learning.

The program focuses on practice-based learning utilizing simulation and skills lab, quality and safety for people-centered care, evidence-based practice with implementation of an evidence-based practice project, and professional development and leadership.

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.