Truckee Senior Public Health Nurse -Temporary

Truckee Senior Public Health Nurse -Temporary

Salary

$52.70 - $64.33 Hourly

Location

Truckee Government Center (Eastern County), 10879 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, CA

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

2026-0159

Department

Public Health

Opening Date

08/12/2026

Closing Date

8/26/2026 8:00 AM Pacific

• Description
• Questions

Definition and Class Characteristics

INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE HELD SEPTEMBER 17, 2026.

The Public Health Department promotes the health of the entire community through varied programs ranging from reproductive health care and coordination of the response to health emergencies to individual case management to primary prevention of disease and wellness promotion. Come join our dynamic, professional team committed to keeping Nevada Countys residents safe and healthy!

We are currently seeking a part-time, temporary Public Health Nurse to be an integral part of our Truckee Clinical Services Team.

We are recruiting for this vacancy at the Public Health Nurse I, II, and Senior level. Please be sure to apply for all levels you wish to be considered for.

Examples of Duties

Duties will include:

• Screening adolescent and adult clients for reproductive healthcare services. Taking health histories and exploring family planning options.
• Educating and empowering individuals from high-risk populations and underserved communities.
• Providing vaccine information and immunizations.
• Maintaining and ordering medical supply inventory.
• Reviewing lab results and providing appropriate follow-up.

This position is part-time temporary; part-time employees work an average of 20 hours but not more than 29 hours per week, for a maximum of 960 hours per fiscal year. Temporary employees earn sick leave, but are not eligible for other vacation or holiday pay, medical, dental, or vision benefits, or CalPERS.

Why Nevada County?

Because here, your contribution, your worth, your ideas, all have a place! We thrive on transparent and ongoing communication through employee newsletters, social media and hosted sites. We aim to be the best version of ourselves through continuous improvement. We learn and grow as a team. Great discoveries happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Best of all, you make a difference in the lives of our community every day. Bring your whole self to our place.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Contact us to request accommodation.

View the full job description to see the minimum requirements and to learn more about this job.

01

Which of the following choices best describes your level of education? Please note that failure to attach a copy of your college level transcripts (unofficial are accepted) or degree will result in disqualification.

• Did not graduate High School or obtain GED
• High School or GED
• Some college, but no degree
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree

02

What is the subject area of your college education?

03

Have you attached a copy of your degree or transcripts? Please note, failure to attach documentation may disqualify your application from further consideration.

• Yes, I have attached either a diploma or transcripts
• No, I did not attach my degree or transcripts. I understand my application may be disqualified due to this.

04

What type of professional license do you possess which permits you to practice in California? Please attach a copy of your license, if applicable, to ensure full consideration.

• None
• Medicine including Psychiatry
• Psychology
• Clinical Social Worker
• MFT
• RN

05

Which of the following choices best describes your nursing experience comparable to Nevada Countys Public Health Nurse II? In order to accurately respond, please review the Public Health Nurse II job description located at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mynevadacounty/classspecs/1287017?keywords=public%20health%20nurse&pagetype=classSpecifications

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 or more years

06

Do you possess a valid California certificate as a Public Health Nurse? If so, please attach a copy in order to ensure full consideration. Your application may be disqualified if it is not attached.

• Yes, I possess a valid California certificate as a Public Health Nurse.
• No, I do not possess a valid California certificate as a Public Health Nurse.

07

We provide direct patient services such as immunizations and TB testing at our building so it is considered a healthcare facility. There are more stringent requirements for masking and vaccinations at healthcare facilities. Please describe your feelings about masks and vaccinations.

Required Question

Employer County of Nevada

Address 950 Maidu Avenue

Nevada City, California, 95959

Phone 530 265 7010

Website https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/