RN Nurse Manager, Inpatient General Surgery Unit

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription: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.Position SummaryThe 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 DoLead daily operations of the General Surgery UnitFoster a positive, high-performing team cultureDrive quality, safety, and patient experience initiativesManage staffing, performance, recruitment, and developmentSupport professional growth and accountability across the unitWhat We're Looking ForWe'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 teamStrong leadership, communication, and coaching skillsA track record of improving quality, safety, and operational performanceSuccess developing and mentoring staffThe ability to collaborate effectively across disciplinesA commitment to patient-centered care, professional growth, and continuous improvementExperience leading teams through change and transformationMinimum QualificationsGraduate of an accredited School of NursingCurrent Registered Nurse (RN) license in Connecticut or eligibility to obtainBachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) requiredPrevious nursing leadership or management experience requiredPreferred QualificationsMaster of Science in Nursing (MSN) or related healthcare leadership degreeProgressive leadership experience in an acute care hospital settingExperience in surgical services, medical-surgical nursing, or inpatient surgical careWhy Join Saint Mary's Hospital?Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefitsOpportunities for professional growth and leadership developmentCollaborative and supportive leadership teamMission-driven organization focused on compassionate careCommitment to nursing excellence, quality outcomes, and patient safetyBe part of a nationally recognized health system dedicated to serving the community/Facility InformationSaint 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.