Congratulations new graduates! You’ve already accomplished a great deal. Now it’s time to take the next step – your first job as a professional nurse. California Pacific offers specialty training opportunities to new graduates as well as experienced nurses.

Nursing at California Pacific has a long and rich history. In 1880, the first nursing school west of the Rockies opened at the California Campus and shortly after nursing schools opened at the Pacific, Davies and St. Luke's Campuses. Together, these four hospitals with their nurses led the way for setting the standard for nursing care in the early 1900’s. California Pacific’s nurses continue to lead the way in setting the standard for what is important in nursing care.

We’re proud of our tradition of nursing excellence and are committed to developing and retaining the best nurses in the Bay Area. Whether you are brand new to nursing or returning to the profession, you will find the support and resources you need to accomplish your goals at California Pacific Medical Center.

Opportunities for Registered Nurses  |  Our Training Program Goal & Activities  |  Contact Us

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Opportunities for Registered Nurses

New Graduate Training
Training programs are tailored to individual needs and goals. Unlike traditional orientation programs, New Graduate Training is precepted competency-based training, and training programs range from 8-24 weeks in duration.

Specialty Training Programs
California Pacific Medical Center offers a variety of specialty training programs to new graduates and nurses interested in changing specialties. Some of those programs are listed here:

Med/Surg

Post Acute

Emergency Department

Critical Care

Labor & Delivery

Post-Partum

Newborn ICU

Pediatrics

Ped ICU

Surgical Services

Peri-operative

Cardiovascular Services

Acute Rehabilitation

Dialysis

Nursing Specialty Training Programs Dates for 2009
Dates to be determined.
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Our Training Program Goal & Activities

Our Training Program Goals

Prepare nurses to meet the day-to-day needs of
patients and families.

Ensure clinical competence.

Reduce anxiety associated with transitioning from being student to a staff nurse.

Develop skills needed to function independently as a staff nurse.

How We Train
Training at California Pacific involves a variety of interactive activities:

Hospital Orientation: Includes our mission, vision, values, customer service philosophy, review of Medical Center resources and employee benefits.

Nursing Orientation: provides an introduction to key nursing personnel, organizational policies and procedures, management of high risk emergency situations and core nursing competencies.

Integrated training programs: develop critical thinking, organization, priority setting, and leadership skills through 56-80 hour didactic programs taught by clinical specialists along with 8-12 weeks of precepted hands-on experience.

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Contact Us

For additional information, please contact:
Enea Zolezzi, R.N., MHSL
Director, Nursing Recruitment
415-600-4728
415-600-5061 (fax)
Email: zolezze@sutterhealth.org
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