Registered Nurse [Experienced Nurses] (2320) - Citywide - H00083
San Francisco Department of Public Health
San Francisco, California
Health system employer
RN
Posted Aug 18 · Not open to new grads
- Shift
- Nights
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Nights
- Term
- Permanent
- Practice
- Union position
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 1+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Above most CA staff postings
CA staff postings that state pay run $33/hr to $86/hr, the middle half $43/hr to $69/hr, across 1946 postings.
About this role
Recruitment: REF29323X Published: August 18, 2026
Contact
Katrina Navarro - katrina.navarro@sfdph.org
Apply using SmartRecruiters, the City and County of San Francisco's application portal.
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Department: Public Health
Job class
2320-Registered Nurse
Salary range: $175,812.00 - $235,300.00 Role type: Permanent Civil Service What does this mean? Hours: Full-time
Exam type
Continuous
Rule
Rule of the List
List type
Entrance
About
The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status. Application Opening – Monday, July 17, 2023 Application Deadline – Continuous Salary : $84.5250 - $113.1250 Hourly; $175,812- $235,300 Annually Appointment Type : Permanent Civil Service Recruitment ID : CCT-2320-H00083 Employment Type : Full-Time, Part-Time Please note: Many positions at ZSFG start on night shift (e.g., 7:00pm-7:00am) The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans.
Fulfilling this mission requires employees working across our hospitals, clinics, programs, and offices to deliver services and support the communities we serve. Individuals interested in joining SFDPH should expect to work in person across these settings. The San Francisco Health Network, Population Health, Behavioral Health Services, and Administration are the core divisions of SFDPH.
The San Francisco Health Network is the City’s only complete system of care and has locations throughout the City, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and over 15 primary care health centers. The Population Health Division (PHD) provides core public health services for the City and County of San Francisco: health protection, health promotion, disease and injury prevention, and disaster preparedness and response. Behavioral Health Services operates in conjunction with SFHN and provides a range of mental health and substance use treatment services.
Role description
Under general supervision, performs professional nursing duties in hospitals, emergency hospitals, clinics, sanitariums and other institutions.
Examples of
Duties
Provides nursing care to patients within an assigned hospital Unit, Clinic, or any SFDPH setting that requires Registered Nursing care; Observes and reports symptoms and conditions of patients; Takes and records vital signs or other diagnostics including temperatures, respiration and pulse; Reports unusual occurrences and unusual results of treatments; Sets up treatment trays, prepares instruments and other equipment; Implements medical and nursing care plans; Directs and supervises the patient care provided by nursing personnel; Maintains standard unit or clinic activities; Assists in administering highly specialized therapy; Maintains records reflecting patients' condition, medication, treatment and reactions; Follows regulations, policies, and procedures for nursing care; May direct the work of auxiliary sub-professional personnel in performing various tasks in assisting with the care and comfort of patients and the cleanliness and sanitation of ward, hospital beds, and appurtenant equipment; AND Performs other related duties as assigned/required. Please note that incumbents in this classification may be required to perform duties as listed in the class specification, which can be found on DHR’s website: https://careers.sf.gov/classifications/ )
How to qualify
Minimum Qualifications License: Possession of a valid permanent/temporary (including interim permit) California Registered Nurse License
- ️ IMPORTANT : License status must be " Current " according to search.dca.ca.gov . Be sure to include your license number in your application as failure to do so may result in application rejection.
AND
Experience
At least one (1) year of experience working as a Registered Nurse. One-year fulltime employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week). Important Note: Please make sure it is absolutely clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Please be aware that any misrepresentation of this information may disqualify you from this recruitment or future job opportunities. Verification of Education and
Experience
Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Review SF Careers Employment Applications for considerations taken when reviewing applications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.
If education or experience verification is required, information on how to verify education and experience requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/experience-education/ . Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.
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Selection Procedures
You will be asked to complete a questionnaire regarding your experience and licensure as part of the application. This is a consolidated recruitment process. By applying to this position, applicants will be considered for all nursing specialties.
Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions. *As of JULY 1, 2024, in order to place you at the appropriate salary step, please include your complete and verifiable registered nursing employment history (up to 21 years) on our application. The information that you provide on the application will be used to determine your salary step. For additional information please see paragraph 421 of the collective bargaining agreement https://www.seiu1021.org/sites/main/files/file-attachments/sfcc_rn__mou_final_7.1.2024-6.30.2027_secured.pdf?1764968262 .
Certification
The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be the Rule of List.
Eligible List/Score Report
A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law.
However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission. Candidate names will remain on the list for a maximum period of six (6) months .
Candidates that are not selected and expire off the list may re-apply. To find Departments which use this classification, please see the city’s Position Counts by Job Codes and Departments.
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Requirements
- License: Possession of a valid permanent/temporary (including interim permit) California Registered Nurse License
- •️ IMPORTANT : License status must be " Current " according to search.dca.ca.gov . Be sure to include your license number in your application as failure to do so may result in application rejection.
- AND
- At least one (1) year of experience working as a Registered Nurse.
- One-year fulltime employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week).
- Important Note: Please make sure it is absolutely clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Please be aware that any misrepresentation of this information may disqualify you from this recruitment or future job opportunities.
Place
- City
- San Francisco, California
- Median rent
- $2,476/mo
- Local household income
- $140,970/yr
- Metro price level
- 16% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
San Francisco area index 115.6, where 100 is the national average.
San Francisco blends steep hills, ocean views, and dense neighborhoods like the Mission and Pacific Heights into a compact city. Mild weather year-round encourages outdoor activity, while diverse bistros and tech-driven culture give shifts off a vibrant pace. A memorable setting for nurses seeking coastal charm and urban energy.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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