Public Health Nurse 2/3 (PCN 061502)

Public Health Nurse

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.

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

Benefits of joining our team: Become a member of an innovative team that collaborates with communities across Alaskan cities and villages to create meaningful contributions to the public's health. Learn and grow in the remote areas of Alaska while making a difference where we live, work, and play. State of Alaska employees are eligible for benefits such as 12 paid holidays, leave accrual, annual/bi-annual pay increases, and many more. For more in-depth benefit information, please visit:

The working environment you can expect: You'll have the opportunity to work in Bethel, a unique and remote Alaskan community that serves as the hub for roughly 50 surrounding villages. Located at the mouth of the Kuskokwim Riverabout 40 miles east of the Bering Sea and over 400 air miles west of AnchorageBethel is surrounded by the expansive Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge. In this role, you will provide vital public health services not only within Bethel but also throughout the region's nearby communities, making a meaningful impact across western Alaska.

Who we are looking for: The ideal candidate will possess some or all of the following position-specific competencies in addition to the minimum qualifications listed below:

• Self-management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Professionalism: Consistently displays the collection of competencies and skill expected of a professional. Professionalism is defined by its key behaviors including being accountable for actions and assigned projects; practicing efficient work habits to effectively manage time and workload; clearly communicating and expressing thoughts and ideas in writing and in person; possessing the ability to understand how non-verbal communication impacts the workplace; working effectively as part of a team to achieve productive outcomes; and consistently demonstrating emotional intelligence, integrity, and ethical behavior.
• Flexibility: Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; effectively deals with ambiguity.

Special notice: (example of items listed here)

• A valid Driver's License is required at the time of appointment.
• Alaska Registered Nurse License
• Current CPR Certification

To view the general description and example of duties for this job class, please go to the following link and search for Public Health Nurse 2 or Public Health Nurse 3: