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Newark and Sherwood, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Application Deadline: December 17, 2026, at 11:59 PM
Are you a senior nursing student, recent nursing graduate, or new registered nurse interested in Maternal/Child Nursing? ChristianaCare is now accepting applications for the Postpartum (Mother/Baby) Nurse Residency Program, beginning July 19, 2027.
ChristianaCare Nurse Residency Program is accredited with distinction as a Practice Transition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs, reflecting our commitment to excellence in nursing education and clinical practice.
Research demonstrates that nurses who participate in a structured residency program experience:
At ChristianaCare, we are committed to supporting registered nurses with less than one year of experience through specialty-focused residency programs designed to foster confidence, clinical excellence, and professional growth.
The Postpartum (Mother/Baby) Nurse Residency Program is designed for graduate nurses and RNs with less than 12 months of experience who are passionate about caring for mothers, newborns, and families during one of life's most important transitions.
Postpartum nurses play a vital role in supporting families by:
Upon completion of the program, nurse residents will possess the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to provide exceptional care to postpartum mothers, newborns, and their families.
The Postpartum Unit also includes a Continuing Care Nursery, where newborns exposed to substance use during pregnancy receive specialized care after maternal discharge. Residents will gain experience caring for infants diagnosed with Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome (NOWS), including:
This intensive 24-week preceptor-led residency program includes:
Following orientation, residents continue their professional development through residency sessions during months 8, 10, and 12.
Prior to the program start date, participants must:
Upon hire, nurse residents will sign a commitment agreement requiring:
Individuals who do not fulfill this commitment may be subject up to a $10,000 repayment obligation.
Applicants must:
Please submit the following documents with your application:
Required Documents
Additional Required Assessments
If it's determined that you meet the minimum qualifications will receive separate emails from third-party vendors and additional instruction on how to complete the following:
SkillSurvey Clinical References
HeyMilo Audio Interview Questions
Both the SkillSurvey and HeyMilo assessments must be completed before a candidate can be considered for interviews.
Qualified candidates will receive communication from the Talent Acquisition Team regarding required next steps, including:
December 17, 2026 - Application deadline
January 2027 - Eligible candidates (Candidate who have uploaded all required documents and completed all addtional assessments) Applications will be forwarded to residency coordinators for review
February 2027 - Digital live interviews begin
Late February 2027 - Offers extended to selected candidates
July 19. 2027 - Postpartum Nurse Residency Program start date
The Delaware RN licensure process may take 6 to 8 weeks to complete. Delays in obtaining licensure may affect your ability to begin employment as scheduled if an offer is extended.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to begin fingerprinting and background check requirements immediately after submitting their application and to review licensure requirements through the Delaware Board of Nursing or their Compact State licensing board.
Questions?
For application assistance or program-related questions, please contact:
Begin your Mother/Baby nursing career with one of the region's most comprehensive nurse residency programs and gain the experience, mentorship, and clinical expertise needed to thrive in the Postpartum environment at ChristianaCare
This is a flat rate position, any individual hired into this position will be paid $39.38/hr plus any applicable differentialsThis pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Dec 17, 2026EEO Posting Statement
ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/
