Job Details

City of Portland - Public Health Nurse

Position Number: 7238577
Location: Portland, ME
Position Type: Health and Medical Services

City of Portland - Public Health Nurse

Health & Human Services Department - Public Health Division

About the City of Portland Health & Human Services

The Health & Human Services Department consists of four unique divisions; Barron Center, Elder Affairs, Public Health, and Social Services. We strive to enhance the health and well-being of the residents of Portland in collaboration with our community, state, and federal partners. Learn more about HHS and each of these divisions.

Job Summary

This is a full time, project position in the Public Health Division, based out of our 39 Forest Ave clinic. This Registered Nurse (RN) position will serve patients across all our clinical programs which include: New Mainer Screening & Referral, Harm Reduction
Services, Immunization Program, STD Clinic, and the Portland Community Free Clinic.
The Public Health nurse is also responsible for coordinating referrals, providing
case management, completing telephone intakes and triage, and partnering with community
healthcare and social service resources. This position may also engage in education for staff and community partners on best public health practices, reporting, and outreach. A successful candidate in this role will be passionate about healthcare for vulnerable populations of all ages, flexible, resourceful, have good decision making skills and the ability to work independently and part of a team.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Applies nursing process and develops a plan of care with and for the client through assessment.
Collaborates with other agencies and the client to develop appropriate client care and may act as a case manager for clients.
Teaches in a variety of settings on health care, disease prevention and control, and public health nursing.
Orients staff, volunteers, health professionals and students to public health in a busy clinical setting.
Collects data and information relevant to best public health practices.
Participates in outreach activities, offering nursing care at shelters and other community sites, including home visits as needed.

Required Skills & Experience:

Possession of licensure as a professional registered nurse in the State of Maine.
Must possess a valid State of Maine Class C driver's license.
Knowledge of current nursing practices and principles; public health programs, issues and laws.
Ability to clearly communicate the needs of clients and advocate appropriately for needed services.
Ability to develop plans responsive to the individual client needs and capabilities.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public health staff, other professionals and non-professionals concerned with public health.
Skilled in physical assessment, triage and crisis intervention.

Preferred Qualifications:

Graduation from an approved accredited four (4) year program.
One year of experience in professional nursing in a Community/Public Health setting, or any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Excellent organizational, clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Expected Hours/Schedule:

This full-time, project position is 37.5 hours per week, with a flexible work schedule that may include evening hours until 8pm. We encourage all interested candidates to apply as alternative schedules may be explored.

Applications accepted until June 26, 2026.

Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. Please note that the City does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates are required to have current, full-time authorization for employment within the United States.

Salary & Benefits:

This is a union position, CEBA - Grade 16M, starting salary range: $36.90/hour - $39.14/hour.

The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment.
City benefits include:

Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives
Thirteen paid holidays
Sick, vacation, and personal leave
Dental, vision and income protection insurances
Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan
Use of City recreation facilities
Fitness Reimbursement
Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College

If you have any questions or need assistance with the application, please email Human Resources at jobs@portlandmaine.gov or call 207-874-8624.

The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email hrinfo@portlandmaine.gov.

To apply, visit https://selfservice.portlandmaine.gov/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=242&sreq=7&form=1000&desc=PUBLIC%20HEALTH%20NURSE