Public Health Nurse

The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Public Health Nurse in the Health, Housing & Community Services Department! In this role, you will have the opportunity to provide a range of public health nursing services to individuals or families in a variety of settings. You will utilize nursing intervention skills to prevent disease, promote healthful behavior, and alleviate conditions adversely affecting the health and safety of individuals, families and the community.

The Public Health Division works to promote healthy environments, prevent illness and injury, protect against emerging health threats, eliminate health inequities, and advocate for social and environmental justice. Our Division consists of doctors, nurses, clinicians, practitioners, health educators, program administrators, analysts, support staff, volunteers, and other dedicated individuals with a common goal: Deliver effective and innovative programs and services that ensure the health and well-being of our community.

See the full job class specification here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/berkeley/classspecs/105744

A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is: Equivalent to graduation from a four year college or university accredited by the National League for Nursing with major course work in public health nursing and one (1) year of nursing experience.

Other requirements include:

• Possession of a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of California

• Possession of a valid California State Public Health Nursing Certificate

• Possession of a valid California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record

• Willing to work evenings or weekends

• Some positions require bilingual or bicultural skills

Applicants must submit a completed application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.

Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada@berkeleyca.gov. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.

EXAM PROCESS

The exam process will include, but is not limited to:

• Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents

Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change.

The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.

Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to hr@berkeleyca.gov at the time of application.