Public Health Nurse 2/3

THE RECRUITMENT PERIOD FOR THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT HAS BEEN EXTENDED

This Individual Position is Exempt from the Hiring Freeze. Qualified Applicants are Encouraged To Apply.

Effective July 1, 2026 the wage for this position increased by 3%.

The wage listed in this job posting reflects the increase.

Welcome to the Department of Health!

We’d be delighted to have you join our team.

If you envision yourself in this role and are ready to start an exciting career with us, apply today!

This position is open to All Applicants.

This position will be filled at either the 2, or 3 level, depending on the applicant's qualifications and job experience.

What You Will Be Doing:

Join us as a Public Health Nurse (PHN) at the Bethel Public Health Clinic and make a significant impact on community health. As a PHN 2, you'll work at the Public Health Center and may travel to nearby areas to provide necessary nursing services. In the role of PHN 3, you'll collaborate with individuals, families, and organizations to support public health initiatives. Your efforts will focus on delivering essential health services and interventions. Together, we aim to improve health outcomes and reduce health disparities in the community.

For more about what we do for Alaska, please visit our recruitment video:

https://health.alaska.gov/dph/Nursing/Pages/recruitment/default

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Mission and Values/Culture:

As a member of the Section of Public Health Nursing, you will contribute every day to the improvement of the health of Alaskans and their families. The Division of Public Health exemplifies these values:

Accountability:

We are committed to responsible use of human, financial, and environmental resources.

Respect:

We provide services without discrimination or judgment.

Human potential:

We are committed to developing each Alaskan’s potential as a healthy individual as well as fostering strong, healthy communities.

Integrity:

We are honest and ethical in all we do.

Scientific Excellence:

We are committed to adding to and contributing to the body of scientific knowledge and using the best available knowledge and data to set public health policy