Clinical Nurse (RN) - Postpartum Unit - New Graduates Welcome

MaineHealth; Warrington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking a full-time Clinical Nurse for the Mother Baby unit at Maine Medical Center. This entry-level position offers a supportive environment for new graduates, with a focus on patient-centered care and community commitment. Join a team dedicated to excellence and innovation in nursing.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus up to $10,000

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Policies

Student Loan Assistance

Training and Well-being Resources

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing school required.
• Current Maine RN license needed.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care.
• Supports the mission and values of Maine Medical Center.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Description

Maine Medical Center

Department: Nursing

Req #: 34914

This is a bargaining unit position.

Job Posted Date: 5/13/2025

Sign-on Bonus: For a limited time, MaineHealth is offering up to $10,000 sign-on bonus for all eligible new graduates!

• 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 employee members are ineligible; former members are ineligible until more than 6 months of separation from employment.

With 3,300 babies born each year at Maine Medical Center, we offer an ideal setting to start or grow your Obstetrics/Women's health career! Our Mother Baby unit provides Well Newborn and Women's health care on a 20-bed unit.

This is a full-time, night shift position, working 3, 12-hour shifts per week.

Position Summary

The Clinical Nurse supports Maine Medical Center's mission, vision, and values by demonstrating excellence, competence, collaboration, innovation, respect, patient and family-centered care, community commitment, and accountability. In accordance with national nursing standards and Maine Medical Center and Maine State Board of Nursing policies, the Clinical Nurse is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, documentation, and evaluation of nursing care effects. Care begins with the initial contact and may continue across inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory, and community settings.

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: Entry-level position; RN experience not required. Perinatal care experience is preferred.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills for working with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Analytical skills to identify patient condition changes and initiate appropriate responses.
• All new graduate RNs (<6 months experience) hired into regular positions are 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.
• Progression to Clinical Nurse II is possible after meeting performance criteria at the 12-month evaluation, per the Clinical Nursing Advancement Program.

Additional Information

Join MaineHealth across Maine and New Hampshire, working with healthcare professionals who value community and organizational support. We offer benefits like paid parental leave, flexible work policies, student loan assistance, training, and well-being resources.

MaineHealth is committed to investing in our care team and fostering an inclusive environment where you can thrive and reach your full potential. If you're interested in building a career where teamwork delivers top-quality care, apply today.

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