Clinical Nurse (RN) - IMC/General Surgical Unit (R3) - New Graduates Welcome

MaineHealth; Warrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking compassionate and dedicated new graduate Registered Nurses to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity to support patients in a dynamic Medical Surgical unit, where you will be responsible for delivering high-quality nursing care. With a focus on patient-centered practices, you will collaborate with a team of healthcare professionals committed to community health. Enjoy the benefits of a supportive environment that fosters growth, including a generous sign-on bonus and a comprehensive Nurse Residency Program. If you are ready to make a difference in healthcare, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Parental leave

Flexible work policies

Student loan assistance

Training and well-being resources

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing school; a BSN is preferred.
• Current Maine RN license is required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assessment, diagnosis, planning, and implementation of nursing care.
• Care may be provided across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings.

Skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Graduation from an accredited nursing school

Job description

Description

Maine Medical Center

Department: Nursing

Req #: 30266

This is a bargaining unit position.

Job posting date: 4/4/2025

Special Offer: For a limited time, MaineHealth is offering up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus for all eligible new graduate Registered Nurses!

• Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a full or part-time RN position. Bonus amount is prorated for part-time hires; per diem hires are ineligible.
• Current MaineHealth employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth employees are ineligible until more than 6 months of separation from employment.

The R3 unit at Maine Medical Center is an adult Medical Surgical unit serving patients aged 18 and over. It includes a section with 6 intermediate care beds and cardiac monitoring (COR). The unit primarily provides care for general surgical patients, including specialties such as vascular, bariatric, abdominal, trauma, complex wound management, and burn populations. Inpatient experience is preferred.

Position Summary

The Clinical Nurse supports Maine Medical Center's mission, vision, and values through behaviors such as excellence, competence, collaboration, innovation, respect, patient and family-centered care, community commitment, and accountability. Responsible for assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, documentation, and evaluation of nursing care, in accordance with national standards and institutional policies. Care may be provided across inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory, and community settings.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Graduation from an accredited nursing school; a Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.
• License/Certifications: Current Maine RN license.
• Experience: No prior RN experience required; care of post-op surgical patients is preferred.
• Knowledge of professional nursing principles, practices, and theories.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Analytical skills to identify patient condition changes and initiate appropriate actions.

All new graduate RNs with less than 6 months of experience are automatically enrolled in a 12-month Nurse Residency Program. Exceptions may be considered for RNs with less than 1 year of experience transferring from other organizations or participating in formal orientation programs.

• Successful performance at the 12-month evaluation may lead to appointment as a Clinical Nurse II, in accordance with the Clinical Nursing Advancement Program.

Additional Information

Working across MaineHealth locations offers the opportunity to collaborate with dedicated healthcare professionals committed to community health. We provide benefits supporting today's needs and tomorrow's planning, including parental leave, flexible work policies, student loan assistance, training, and well-being resources.

MaineHealth is dedicated to investing in our care team and fostering an inclusive environment where you can thrive. If you're interested in building a career where teamwork makes a difference, apply today.

For questions about this role, contact Michelle L. Lefebvre at [e-mail].